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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)

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

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

Capitol Christmas Tree arrives at JBA
December 1, 2017 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – Team Andrews gathered to welcome the Capitol Christmas Tree as it arrived... MORE

Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center New Year’s Day closure
November 29, 2017 — Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center will be closed Jan. 1, 2018 for observance of New Year’s Day... MORE

Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Christmas Day closure
November 29, 2017 — Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center will be closed Dec. 25 for observance of Christmas Day and for a family day Dec. 26... MORE

Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center Readiness Training Day – Dec. 14
November 28, 2017 — Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center will be closed for training, until 12:30 p.m., on Dec. 14. All patient appointments, Pharmacy, Laboratory, and Radiology services will open from 1 – 4:30 p.m... MORE

11th MDG provides NCR eye services
November 28, 2017 — The month of October is a time we focus on vision impairments and blindness and an appropriate time... MORE

$Dr. Nikki Meadows, 11th Medical Group Refractive Optometrist checks the health and stability of Capt Mark Kreul, patient, at the Warfighter Eye Center after completing refractive surgery.$

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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...