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NEWS | Sept. 30, 2013

Government Shutdown Information

11th Wing Public Affairs



Team Andrews,

As we work through the ongoing government shutdown, below are key details regarding the status of various Andrews services.

Services OPEN

- The Commissary
- Malcolm Grom Medical Clinins & Surgery Center (some services may be impacted due to decreased staffing)
- Child Development Centers Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Youth Center 
- The Exchange (i.e., AAFES) facilities
 -Dining Facility for dorm residents
- West Side Fitness Center will be open Monday - Friday, 5 a.m. - 7 p.m., closed Sunday
- East Side Fitness Center will be open Monday - Friday 6 a.m. - 2 p.m., closed Saturday & Sunday
- Emergency services for Joint Base Andrews will operate as usual


Services LIMITED or CLOSED

- The Military Family Support Center (301-981-7087) will offer limited counseling appointments
- The Military Personnel Section (301-981-1776) will offer limited passport appointments
- Finance (1-877-729-2339) will be open with some limited services
- Family Child Care will be closed Monday/WednesdayFriday, and open Tuesday & Thursday from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Pard Day Enrichment Program cancelled
- Education & Training will be closed
- The Base Library will be closed

This website will not be updated during a government shutdown, but 11th Wing Public Affairs personnel will use the Andrews App, (download for Apple & AndroidFacebook and Twitter accounts to pass along important information.
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