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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. James A. Jacobson, Air Force District of Washington commander, during an 11th FSS group physical training session at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 12, 2017. Jacobson experienced an immersion tour to become more familiar with the multiple missions of... 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 expected he would receive a Bronze Star Medal. O’Neill alongside seven members of the Air Force Mobile Field Surgical Team were honored here for their meritorious achievement for saving lives while deployed recently.O’Neill, a 779th Surgical Operations... 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)

USAF family light it up blue
April 27, 2017 — Michael Christi is a three-year-old who loves animals, enjoys playing outside and adores school. He is like any other child who learns new subjects and socializes, but he performs differently due to having autism spectrum disorder, a developmental condition that is characterized by difficulty with social communication and a display of repetitive... MORE

The Christi family poses for a photo at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 27, 2017. Michael Christi, far right, son of Jeff Christi and Maj. Rebecca Christi, 799th Medical Group pediatrician, has autism spectrum disorder. The Air Force provides Michael with health and educational services, including Exceptional Family Member Program and Extended Care Health Options, which in turn provide therapies such as applied behavior analogy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy. April is also Autism Awareness Month, which is meant to increase understanding and acceptance of autism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

From Recruited to Recruiter
April 21, 2017 — Kaitlynne Anzur was a small town girl with a decent career, but her bigger dreams lead her to her local Air Force recruiting office.“I could take the job, become a manager, keep working a ton of hours for not enough pay or I could jump out of the cycle, leave a small town behind and do something bigger,” said Staff Sgt. Kaitlynne Anzur, 779th... MORE

Staff Sgt. Kaitlynne Anzur, 779th Medical Group dental assistant, sits for a photo in the dental clinic at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 20, 2017. Anzur has been a dental assistant for approximately four years and will soon cross train to become an Air Force recruiter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

Andrews celebrates BHM with award-winning film
February 28, 2017 — Base members attended a showing of the movie "Hidden Figures" in celebration of Black History Month at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 24, 2017.The theater is a new addition to JBA and is scheduled to have a free grand opening with the movie "Kong Skull Island" on March 4, 2017 at 7 p.m.To find out about movie showings, call (301) 316-9735 or visit... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Linwood Cypress, 779th Medical Group resource management NCO in charge, grabs a soda before watching the movie “Hidden Figures” at the base theater at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 24, 2017. This was an opportunity for base members to watch a free film celebrating Black History Month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

Maj. Gen. Allen gives speech about BHM
February 15, 2017 — Maj. Gen. Roosevelt Allen, Headquarters U.S. Air Force director of the medical operations and research, speaks in the celebration of Black History Month at The Club at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 9, 2016. MORE

Maj. Gen Roosevelt Allen, Office of the Surgeon General medical operations, research director and chief of the dental corps, speaks in honor of Black History Month at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 10, 2017. In addition to the speech, the base is scheduled to view a free movie of “Hidden Figures” at the base theater, Feb. 24, 2017 at 2 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

Presidents’ Day holiday closure – Feb. 20
February 15, 2017 — Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center will be closed for observance of Presidents’ Day on Monday, Feb. 20, 2017.There will be no scheduled appointments, pharmacy or laboratory services.Prescription refills requested before noon on Feb. 17 will be available for pickup after noon on Feb. 21.Prescription refills requested after noon on Feb... MORE

JBA supports National Children's Dental Health Month
February 9, 2017 — MORE

Members of the 779th Dental Squadron show examples of healthy foods to children at the Child Development Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 3, 2017. As part of National Children's Dental Health Month, 779th DS Airmen spoke with children about brushing, flossing and eating healthy snacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott)

Aiding Recovery through Movement
February 3, 2017 — “It’s going to hurt, but it’s going to be a good hurt,” said Staff Sgt. Kivynn Pabst. “You’re doing a great job!”He offers helpful words of encouragement, as the patient’s face wrinkles with a grimace of pain and struggles to complete the movement. Pabst places his hand on the patient’s leg helping increase her flexibility with a leg stretch.Their... MORE

Staff Sgt. Kivynn Pabst, left, 779th Medical Group physical medicine technician, performs a stretch with Master Sgt. Christina Chislom, right, Malcolm Grow Medical Center patient, during a physical therapy appointment at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 2, 2017. Pabst gives Chislom treatment based on her unique needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

779 MDG, 811 SFS donates gifts to Angel Tree
December 9, 2016 — Members of the 811th Security Forces Squadron and 779th Medical Group help organize gift drive for the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program on Joint Base Andrews, Dec. 8. Two hundred and fifty presents were donated by base members through the program for children during holidays. MORE

Gifts await donation to the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 9, 2016. The 779th Medical Group and 811th Security Forces Squadron organized two hundred and fifty toys for donation to the program, which gathers holiday presents for children of the less fortunate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center Readiness Training Day closure – Dec. 8
December 2, 2016 — Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center (MGMCSC) will be closed for a Training Day on Thursday, Dec. 8.There will be no scheduled appointments, pharmacy or laboratory services.Prescription refills requested before noon on Dec. 7 will be available for pickup after noon on Dec. 9.Prescription refills requested after noon on Dec. 7 will be... MORE

Be wise, immunize
October 4, 2016 — Installation leadership received their immunization to kick-off the flu shot drive on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 3.Flu shots reduces a person's chances of contracting the influenza virus and military members are required to receive an annual vaccination.A base-wide vaccination drive for retirees, active duty and dependents is slated for Oct... MORE

A participant in the Flu Shot Kick-Off gets vaccinated for the influenza virus on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 3, 2016. A base-wide vaccination drive for retirees, active duty and dependents is scheduled for Oct. 17-18 from 8 a.m. to 4p.m. at the installation theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

Malcolm Grow projects Training Day closures
August 8, 2016 — BENEFICIARIES NOTICE:Members of the 779th Medical Group participate in mandatory training on the second Thursday of each month for staff to accomplish mandatory readiness training. All clinics, pharmacy, laboratory and radiology will be closed on: August: 11September 8October 13November 10December 8The Emergent Care Center will remain open to... MORE

MRI: below the surface
March 18, 2016 — The 779th Medical Group's Magnetic Resonance Imaging section cares for the estimated 14,000 military members, retirees and their families in the National Capital Region.MRIs help diagnose a variety of disorders thanks to its strong magnetic and radio waves that produce detailed images of the body. Some of the ailments that can be diagnosed are: ... MORE

Staff Sgt. Adrian Solorzano, 779th Medical Group Magnetic Resonance Imaging section NCO in-charge, poses for a photo during an MRI scan at Malcolm Grow Medical Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 17, 2016. MRIs help diagnose a variety of disorders that could hinder the patients and ultimately the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier/RELEASED)

February's Heart Awareness Month
February 17, 2016 — February is Heart Awareness month - a time to draw attention to the prevention of heart disease and promote the activities designed to combat it. According to information from the Centers for Disease Control, approximately one in every four people dies of heart disease each year.In an attempt to bring awareness to the Joint Base Andrews population,... MORE

February is American Heart Awareness month, which brings
awareness to the prevention of heart disease and promote activities designed
to combat it. Greg Williams, a U.S. Army veteran and certified personal
fitness trainer, teaches a kickboxing class to members from the 779th MDG. (U.S. Air Force photo/Makeda Knott/released)

Healthy Smiles
February 5, 2016 — February is National Children's Dental Health Month and is a time to increase the awareness levels to children and their parents regarding the importance of maintaining oral health and wellness. MORE

During a National Children's Dental Health Month event at the Child Development Center, members from the 779th Dental Squadron spoke with children about proper brushing techniques, effects of too much sugar and healthy foods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer/Released)

Installation leadership uses new tool to receive suggestions
December 15, 2015 — Joint Base Andrews is set to activate a new tool on its base website Dec. 16, 2015, called, "QOLCOMM."The Quality of Life Communication feedback tool allows users to make suggestions to base leadership that will improve the quality of life on JBA and track the progress of approved suggestions."These are ideas from members of JBA, instead of ideas... MORE

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