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Spring changes in the air: JBA says goodbye to 11th Wing, welcomes 316th
June 9, 2020 — As the temperature begins to rise and flowers blossom to their full extent, it becomes evident seasonal change is in the air. With summer months approaching, military families globally gear up for permanent change of station season. This summer, families aren’t the only ones preparing for adjustments. Joint Base Andrews is going through a spring change of its own as it says goodbye to the prestigious 11th Wing and welcomes the 316th Wing. ... MORE

Members of the 11th Wing furl and case the squadron and group guidons belonging to the 316th Wing during a 316th Wing to 11th Wing mission movement ceremony on Oct. 1, 2010, in Hangar 3 here.

America's Airman: Tech. Sgt. Jilian McGreen
June 5, 2020 — America's Airman: Tech. Sgt. Jilian McGreen... MORE

Refueling During Uncertain Times
June 1, 2020 — Like many, for me the past few weeks have been exhausting. We watched with pride as America triumphantly launched our countrymen into space from U.S. soil for the first time in nearly a decade... MORE

Pharmacy curbside pick-up service ends
June 1, 2020 — 11th Medical Group Pharmacy Curbside Pick-up will no longer be available at Malcolm Grow Medical Center beginning today... MORE

America's Airman: Airman 1st Class Wendy Villarreal
May 29, 2020 — This week's America's Airman is Airman 1st Class Wendy Villarreal... MORE

America's Airman: Staff Sgt. Anastasia Norris
May 22, 2020 — This week's America's Airman is Staff Sgt. Anastasia Norris... MORE

Clinic patients urged to use virtual messaging tool
May 21, 2020 — COVID-19 pandemic safeguards are well established on base to enable Airmen to seek necessary healthcare, according to Col. Andrew Purath, Joint Base Andrews and 11th Wing commander... MORE

The Air Force Medical Service offers a secure messaging platform for patients and families to communicate safely, securely and conveniently with their Air Force providers. (Courtesy Graphic)

Pakistani military plane lands at Joint Base Andrews with donation for COVID-19 response
May 21, 2020 — A Pakistan Air Force transport aircraft landed at Joint Base Andrews this afternoon with 100,000 protective masks and 25,000 coveralls for donation to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for COVID-19 response efforts. ... MORE

A Pakistan air force C-130 aircraft arrives at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 21, 2020. The aircraft brought 100,000 protective masks and 25,000 coveralls for the Federal Emergency Management Agency in response to COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Slocum)

New ID card appointment website now available
May 21, 2020 — The Defense Manpower Data Center recently released their DEERS appointment system known as "ID Card Office Online." With this new system rolling out faster than planned, the previous RAPIDS Appointment Scheduler will now shut down with current appointments transferred into the new system. ... MORE

The 6th Force Support Squadron military personnel flight assists customers with common access cards, dependent IDs, reserve IDs, retiree IDs, and Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) updates at the DEERS & ID Cards office on base on MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Aug. 23, 2018.

JBA supports the warfighter during COVID-19 with a blood drive
May 15, 2020 — Approximately 34 people waited in line to donate blood for U.S. deployed forces at Joint Base... MORE

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jovan Berry, poses for a portrait.

How a Lifetime of Training Saved a Life

“You better not die; the kids would be so mad.” It’s a surreal scene. The smell of a small, old bathroom, the endless noise of security forces over the radio. A man, blue in the face, face down on the floor in a dire medical situation. And a...

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Lessons in leadership for new supervisors

I had the honor of serving as class mentor for Airman Leadership School Class 25-Foxtrot, and I was guest speaker at their graduation on Aug. 28, 2025. Watching these dedicated Airmen complete their first level of professional military education was...