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Take command: Urgent care now easier to access
January 1, 2018 — As of Jan. 1, 2018, most TRICARE Prime enrollees no longer need a referral for urgent care visits and point-of-service charges no longer apply for urgent care claims. This change replaces the previous policy, which waived referrals for the first two urgent care visits per year... MORE

TRICARE Open Season and Federal Benefits Open Season are underway. You now have until Dec. 10, 2018 to enroll in a new plan or change your enrollment between plans. The choice you make will take effect Jan. 1, 2019 and will remain in effect through all of 2019. (TRICARE Communications graphic)

New tech changes the game for Security Forces
December 28, 2017 — In an effort to enhance productivity and security effectiveness, the 11th Security Forces Group recently began issuing tablets for defenders to use in the field... MORE

JBA spreads cheer with PCFC party
December 12, 2017 — Hangar 3, a huge, stark structure traditionally intended for military aircraft maintenance, was... MORE

Erin Roseberry, Parents and Children Fighting Cancer holiday party attendee, smiles while sitting on Mr. Santa Claus’ lap on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 9, 2017. Mr. and Mrs. Claus presented children and families with gifts during the 30th annual celebration.

JBA first sergeants visit local high school
December 8, 2017 — First sergeants from Joint Base Andrews visited the base zoned school Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School in Upper Marlboro, Maryland Dec. 5. The goal of the visit was to help them gather information about the public school that members within their units can send their high-school-age children to. ... MORE

Help prevent cervical cancer with Pap screening and GARDASIL®9 vaccination
December 6, 2017 — Cervical Cancer Awareness month is recognized each January. In the United States, over 12,000 women... MORE

USAF Band kicks off 2017 holiday season
December 5, 2017 — To kick off their holiday concert season, the U.S. Air Force Band surprised visitors at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center atrium in Oxon Hill, Maryland, Nov. 29... MORE

11th Wing spreads holiday cheer with lighting ceremony
December 1, 2017 — Imagine Andrews Public Charter School students sing during the 11th Wing Holiday Lighting Ceremony... MORE

Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center scheduled readiness training day Jan. 11
December 1, 2017 — Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center will be closed for training, until 12:30 p.m., Jan. 11. Patient appointments, pharmacy, laboratory, and radiology services will open from 1–4:30 p.m... MORE

Malcolm Grow closed for MLK Day
December 1, 2017 — Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center will be closed Jan. 15, 2018 for observance of the Martin Luther King holiday... MORE

Take Command: Increases to TRICARE pharmacy co-payments coming Feb. 1
December 1, 2017 — On Feb 1, 2018, copayments for prescription drugs at TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery and retail pharmacies will increase. These changes are required by law and affect TRICARE beneficiaries who are not active duty service members... MORE

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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...