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Category: 79th Medical Wing

11th MDG closures
August 26, 2019 — In an effort to focus on resilience issues and explore viable solutions, the 11th Medical Group will provide limited services at times during the month of September... MORE

Active-duty only clinical teams in Family Health clinics
June 24, 2019 — The entire Air Force Medical Service, including the 11th Medical Group, is in the midst of a significant change – change that is expected to enhance many of the services patients receive from medics... MORE

Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center Readiness Training Day
June 3, 2019 — Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center will have limited routine care available until 12:00 p.m., on Jun 13, due to monthly readiness training... MORE

Network outages at Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center
May 28, 2019 — Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center is currently experiencing network outages that are affecting telephone and computer systems and may prevent patients from contacting a specific office... MORE

Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center Memorial Day holiday hours
May 21, 2019 — Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center services will have limited hours on Fri, May 24, 2019 for a Family Day... MORE

Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics, Surgery Center to participate in 11 WG exercise
April 3, 2019 — Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center will be participating in a 11th Wing readiness exercise here on 11 Apr 19... MORE

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)

America’s Airmen welcomes AFDW commander
October 19, 2017 — 1st Lt. Patrick Noyes, left, 11th Force Support Squadron sustainment flight chief, pulls Maj. Gen... MORE

Unveiling of Maj. Gen. Allen's portrait
June 5, 2017 — On Friday June 2, Major General Roosevelt Allen, Jr. attended an unveiling of his portrait that will hang in the executive hallway of the 79th Medical Wing on Joint Base Andrews... MORE

Maj. Gen. Roosevelt Allen Jr. unveils his portrait as former 79th Medical Wing Commander on Joint Base Andrews June 2, 2017. (Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz)(Released)

AF Nurse receives bronze medal
May 12, 2017 — Sixteen years ago, after making his decision to join the Air Force, Maj. James O’Neill never... MORE

A 779th Medical Group member is presented with a Bronze Star Medal during a commander's call at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 3, 2017. The individuals in the group were each presented a medal for their life saving work during a recent deployment. (Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz)

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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...