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Junior officers learn lessons of leadership
March 12, 2018 — More than 50 company-grade officers participated in the second annual Company Grade Officer Leadership Summit, hosted by the 11th Wing here, March 1... MORE

Hearts of strength
March 7, 2018 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- She heard the dull and tiresome beep from a heart monitor in a dark... MORE

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: colonoscopy reminder
March 6, 2018 — The month of March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. CRC is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and third most common cause of cancer death in women and men. Early-onset CRC is on the rise, and about 10 percent of new colon cancer patients are under age 50. Fortunately, CRC is one of the most preventable and treatable cancers... MORE

Nutrition care easily accessible via telehealth appointments
March 5, 2018 — The U.S. Air Force Medical Service is working to increase access to high level nutrition care using tele-medical nutrition therapy... MORE

Elaine Davis, a registered dietician at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, is preparing for a tele-medical nutrition therapy appointment with a patient at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska on Feb. 6, 2018. Using a video teleconference, patients have access to dieticians anywhere, and can get vital information in disease management and preventative care. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Air Force Concert Band Guest Artist Series features percussionist Michael Burritt
February 26, 2018 — The U.S. Air Force Concert Band, alongside featured artist percussionist Michael Burritt, performed during the Guest Artist Series concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 22, 2018. Multiple U.S. Air Force Band percussionists have studied under Burritt. The series is a community outreach program that honors veterans, active service members and their families. ... MORE

Guest Artist Michael Burritt performs with USAF Concert Band

JBA officials to introduce compatibility study results in public forum
February 26, 2018 — Joint Base Andrews officials will host a public meeting to introduce the 2017 Air Installations Compatible Use Zones study March 7, 2018... MORE

11th Dental Squadron visits JP Hoyer CDC
February 23, 2018 — Memebers of the 11th Dental Squadron visited the JP Hoyer Child Development Center to teach the importance of proper oral hygiene during National Children's Dental Health Month... MORE

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Special Olympians compete in 2018 D.C. Bowling Championship
February 22, 2018 — Special Olympics D.C. is the sole provider of sports, health and inclusion programs that benefit over 1,600 children and adults with intellectual disabilities in the district. Approximately 75 Special Olympics athletes took part in competitions, with more than 60 military volunteers from the National Capital Region helping with equipment, keeping score and providing encouragement to the participants. ... MORE

Military Saves Week Proclamation Signing
February 16, 2018 — Joint Base Andrews highlighted the 2018 Military Saves Week with a proclamation signing in the Military Family Readiness Center on base, Feb. 13, 2018. Saves week is coordinated each year by the MFRC to ensure military members and their families are armed with the ability to manage their finances year round... MORE

Air Force tackles Traumatic Brain Injury with early detection and holistic approach to treatment
February 15, 2018 — With over 3,000 cases of traumatic brain injury on average per year, TBI continues to be a significant issue for Airmen and readiness. TBI is an invisible wound, meaning the lack of physical markers often makes it difficult to detect or for others to understand the severity... MORE

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can be difficult to detect with its typical lack of physical markers. Knowing the signs and symptoms of TBI is critical and ensures Airmen can return to duty. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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USAF Band members march at POTUS Jimmy Carter's State Funeral.

Final honors: Air Force Band supports President Carter state funeral events

Military bands, including The U.S. Air Force Band, joined JTF-NCR’s overall support through musical performances at key moments during former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral Jan. 4-9. Carter, the 39th president of the United States, died Dec...

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The U.S. flag waves in the wind at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 11, 2024. The flag was lowered to half-staff to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Broome)

Upholding our customs and courtesies: The importance of Reveille and Retreat

As the command chief of the 316th Wing here, I am constantly struck by the dedication and professionalism of our Joint Base Andrews community. Every day, you all do amazing, hard work... and you all make it look so easy!Despite how unique our base...