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Medical Technician Spotlight: Airman 1st Class Misty Furr, 11th Medical Group, aerospace medical technician
May 11, 2018 — During National Nurse and Medical Technician Week we spotlight Airman 1st Class Misty Furr. She has been assigned to the family health clinic at Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center as a medical technician for almost two years. As a medical technician, Furr helps to prepare exam rooms for patient care and ensures all necessary equipment is available. She assists with screening 12-17 patients a day, takes vital signs and helps with medical procedures. Furr also responds to TRICARE online, telephone and email messages to help resolve patient concerns and educates patients about their medical condition. She helps ensure Airmen are healthy and cleared to deploy and support the Air Force mission... MORE

Medical Technician Spotlight: Airman 1st Class Michelle Badders, 11th Medical Group medical technician
May 10, 2018 — During National Nurse and Medical Technician Week we Spotlight Airman 1st Class Michelle Badders, who has worked at the 11th Medical Group for the past 18 months in the Flight Medicine Clinic and Aeromedical Staging Facility. This is her first assignment in the Air Force. ... MORE

Nurse Spotlight: 1st Lt. Edward Antonio, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Clinic registered nurse
May 9, 2018 — During National Nurse and Medical Technician Week we spotlight 1st Lt. Edward Antonio, a member of the 11th Medical Group who has worked as a registered nurse at the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Clinic, for over two years... MORE

Nurse Spotlight: Capt. Mavis Bean, 11th Medical Group critical care nurse
May 8, 2018 — During National Nurse and Medical Technician Week we spotlight Capt. Mavis Bean. She is assigned to... MORE

Nurse Spotlight: Capt. Maria Mckie, 11th Medical Group, same day surgery nurse manager
May 7, 2018 — National Nurse and Medical Technician Week is celebrated each May. During this time we like to take... MORE

Take Command: Changes coming to the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program
April 19, 2018 — The TRICARE Retiree Dental Program will end Dec. 31, 2018. Not to worry — Anyone who was in TRDP this year or would have been eligible for the plan will be able to choose a dental plan from among 10 dental carriers in the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program... MORE

Medsafe medication disposal container available at the Joint Base Andrews main pharmacy
April 19, 2018 — As part of National Perscription Take Back Day, Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center will have a medication disposal container available outside the main pharmacy at the clinic April 28 to help base residents properly and safely dispose of your unused or expired perscription and over-the-counter medications... MORE

A public health summer message – helpful tips to prevent ticks
April 5, 2018 — National Public Health Week runs from April 2-8, 2018. The 11th Medical Group, Public Health Flight, will have a series of information displays set up at the 11 MDG clinic, JBA commissary and west side gymnasium, to pass along helpful tips regarding ticks and how to help keep everyone safe while outside... MORE

Alcohol Awareness Month
April 4, 2018 — What is alcohol? For some, it is the cornerstone of a good weekend or an occasional indulgence attached to special occasions and holidays. However, for some, alcohol is a problem-causing beverage linked to negative memories or used as a coping strategy... MORE

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month events promote end to sexual violence
March 27, 2018 — Joint Base Andrews will kick off Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month with a proclamation signing followed by a 5K “color with consent” run at the West Side Fitness Center here, April 3, at 8 a.m... MORE

Base leadership pose for a photograph at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 6, 2017. Leadership gathered to sign a Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month 2017 proclamation that kicked off the month’s various events. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Ernesto Hernandez Fonte)

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A security policeman of the 76th Security Police Squadron and military working dog provide security as JordanianAirliner departs with King and Queen Hussein Bin-Talal on Jan. 1, 1980.

JBA honors Security Forces legacy during Police Week

Military police at Andrews have gone by many names over the decades, ranging from Military Police to Air Police, and now Security Forces; but their mission has remained committed to safeguarding the installation and enabling the Air Force mission...

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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...