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Barrier light sequence change effective July 1
May 7, 2013 — Attention Team Andrews: Headquarters Air Force is implementing a new lighting procedure to follow when entering and exiting gate barriers slated to begin July 1, 2013. Currently, vehicles go on flashing yellow and stop on red. When the change begins, vehicles will proceed through the barriers when no lights are present and they will stop on... MORE

Civilian Assistance Resources
March 15, 2013 — With the economy under duress, it is necessary for families to seek opportunities to continue to make ends meet and sustain one's standard of living as best possible. The sequester effects everyone across the board, however, the impact on civilians can be considerable. Joint Base Andrews is taking a proactive approach to lessen the impact by... MORE

Get Fit at the WFC - 24/7
March 14, 2013 — Getting fit-to-fight at Team Andrews just became more convenient. As part of an Air Force Services Transformation Initiative test concept, JBA is one of six installations to implement 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week fitness center. Patrons of the West Fitness Center will have access to unmanned hours in the tacticle component area March 14.Registration... MORE

Join the 11th Wing Speakers Bureau
March 12, 2013 — According Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, every Airman has a story. The 11th Wing Public Affairs Office is looking for Airmen who enjoy getting out in the community to share their Air Force stories. The 11th Wing Speakers Bureau is now accepting requests for speakers from external public organizations. The purpose of the... MORE

New Air Force "Better Foods. Better Bodies." healthy-eating campaign pilots at three bases
March 12, 2013 — The Office of the Air Force Surgeon General and Air Force Medical Operations Agency (AFMOA) Health Promotion office have launched a pilot campaign recently focused on motivating Airmen and their families to eat healthier. The campaign - which adopted the tagline "Better Foods. Better Bodies." (BFBB) - aims to raise awareness of healthy food... MORE

The Office of the Air Force Surgeon General and Air Force Medical Operations Agency (AFMOA) Health Promotion office launched a pilot campaign recently focused on motivating Airmen and their families to eat healthier. The campaign – which adopted the tagline “Better Foods. Better Bodies.” – aims to raise awareness of healthy food options, increase knowledge of good nutritional choices and motivate Airmen and their families to eat better, both on and off base. (Graphic by Steve Thompson)

Health Consumer's Advisory Council to meet March 14
February 5, 2013 — The 779th Medical Group Commander, Col. Rudolph Cachuela, will host a Health Consumer's Advisory Council meeting March 14, 2013, at 2 p.m.The meeting will be held in the main hospital (building 1050), 4th floor conference room.This forum is open to the entire military community - active duty, retirees and family members. This is our opportunity to... MORE

Get fit at the WFC Tactical - 24/7
January 30, 2013 — Getting fit-to-fight at Team Andrews just became more convenient. As part of an Air Force Services Transformation Initiative test concept, JBA is one of six installations to implement 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week fitness center. Patrons of the West Fitness Center will have access to unmanned hours in the tacticle component area March... MORE

Joint Base Andrews celebrates Black History Month
January 29, 2013 — Team Andrews will kick off Black History Month Feb. 1, 2013, to honor African-Americans contributions to history and the shaping of our nation. The theme of this year's celebration commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington.The kick-off will begin Feb. 1 with a breakfast... MORE

It's Not Too Late to Vaccinate: Flu Season in Full Swing
January 15, 2013 — Flu activity is rising in the U.S., with most of the country now experiencing high levels of flu-like illnesses. "We have had a 20-25 percent increase of patient encounters that are seeking treatment for flu-like symptoms," said Maj. Marlo Repeta, Malcolm Grow Medical Clinic Emergent Care Center flight commander.While there are no guarantees, the... MORE

Team Andrews unites to support inauguration
January 14, 2013 — Synergy is abundant here as the 11th Wing and mission partners rehearse their roles in support of the 57th Presidential Inauguration slated for Jan. 21 in nearby Washington, D.C. Airmen from every unit here are slated to join members of their sister services in the DOD rehearsal this Sunday.Members of the United States Air Force Band and Honor... MORE

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team rehearses for the 57th Presidential Inaugural on Jan. 11, 2013 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The Air Force will have more than 1,000 Airmen supporting inaugural events. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Erin O’Shea)

Sandy leaves Andrews nearly unscathed
October 30, 2012 — Col. William Knight, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander, has terminated HURCON 1. Hurricane Sandy moved out of the area early this morning after dumping nearly 10 inches of rain and delivering winds in excess of 50 knots. Minimal damage was reported, and cleanup efforts have already begun.Andrews is closed to non mission essential personnel in... MORE

Andrews closes in preparation for Sandy
October 28, 2012 — Col. William Knight, 11th Wing commander, has announced preparations for Hurricane Sandy, which is expected to make landfall late Monday night or early Tuesday morning.Joint Base Andrews will be under Hurricane Condition 2 as of 10 p.m. Oct. 28. Andrews will be closed to non-essential personnel as of 7 a.m. Monday, Oct. 29. Only mission-essential... MORE

Finance office on the move at Andrews
October 22, 2012 — In preparation for their upcoming office move, the 11th Wing Comptroller Squadron is slated to close Oct. 22 and 23. The office will reopen under normal business hours at their new location, Suite 2730 in the Jones Building, on Oct. 24.Currently sharing an office trailer with several base organizations, the comptrollers are looking forward to the... MORE

Hispanic Heritage Month ‘Builds America’s Future Today’
September 27, 2012 — In commemoration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Airmen throughout Joint Base Andrews in Maryland taught children at the local Child Development Center about Hispanic American Heritage and culture Sept. 26.To go along with this year's Department of Defense theme for the observance month, "Diversity United. Building America's Future Today," Airman First... MORE

Airmen throughout Joint Base Andrews, Md., taught children at the local Child Development Center about Hispanic American Heritage and culture Sept. 26 in commemoration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The event marked the last of three involvement days at each of the CDCs on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amber Russell)

Commissary will close for store reset Oct. 21-23
September 26, 2012 — As part of the Defense Commissary Agency's ongoing effort to enhance the shopping experience, the Joint Base Andrews Commissary will close early Oct. 21 at 5 p.m., and will be closed through Oct. 23, while it undergoes a store "reset." It will reopen as regularly scheduled, Oct. 24. A reset is an agency-wide program that systematically changes how... MORE

Health Consumer's Advisory Council Meeting
September 11, 2012 — Is TRICARE meeting your health care needs and those of your family? Are you able to get a timely appointment? Are you satisfied with the clinical services at Malcolm Grow Medical Clinic? If your answer to any of these questions is no, you won't want to miss our next Health Consumer's Advisory Council meeting.Col. Rudolph Cachuela, 779th Medical... MORE

Kickin' it New School
August 29, 2012 — An increasing number of children get to wear their pajamas to school every day. More and more children take field trips to national museums and monuments on a weekly basis, seeing first-hand the places where important events in American history took place. Millions of children are able go to school when and where ever it is most convenient,... MORE

Andrews offers free flu vaccine
August 29, 2012 — Team Andrews members ages 18 and older, to include all DoD and Tricare beneficiaries, can receive a free flu vaccination at the Andrews Community Activity Center on Sept. 26 and 27, and Oct. 3, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m."The flu vaccine is mandatory for all military members and must be received no later than January first, 2013," said Maj. Troy Baker,... MORE

CMSAF kicks off AFSA convention
August 15, 2012 — More than 1,300 U.S. Air Force enlisted Airmen gathered here to kick off the 2012 Air Force Sergeants Association Convention and Professional Airman Conference, Aug. 12. The convention is held annually, and is comprised of a number of smaller conferences and meetings, all sponsored by AFSA. This year's convention takes place from Aug. 11 to... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy gives opening remarks at the 2012 Professional Airmen's Conference welcome breakfast in Jacksonville, Fla., Aug. 12, 2012. The Professional Airmen's Conference is the flagship event for the Air Force Sergeants Association and is held annually at a location within the 48 contiguous United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ciara Wymbs)

New instruction spotlights standards, culture
August 15, 2012 — When referencing fundamental standards, Airmen now have a single source: Air Force Instruction 1-1, Air Force Standards.As one of the capstone acts of his 39-year career, Gen. (Ret.) Norton Schwartz, former Air Force chief of staff, put his signature on the brand new instruction, which communicates in one document the required standards of conduct,... MORE

Air Force Instruction 1-1, Air Force Standards, was signed and certified recently. In a single document, the instruction conveniently summarizes the expected standards of conduct for uniformed Airmen. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Sylvia Saab)

New TLF provides TLC for PCSing families
August 2, 2012 — Moving to a new station is often full of unknowns. What will the new base be like? Will the people be nice? Will the Temporary Living Facilities be old and gross or nice and new?The new Presidential Inn TLF, which opened Aug. 14, 2012, will help to resolve at least one of those uncertainties for new Team Andrews families.Col. William Knight,... MORE

Mr. Noel Huliganga, Presidential Inn manager; Col. William Knight, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander; and Chief Master Sgt. William Sanders, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews command chief, cut a ribbon to signify the opening of the Andrews Temporary Living Facility at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 14, 2012. The TLF building is located at the corner of Colorado avenue and F street, and is able to house 50 families. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Torey Griffith)

AF top enlisted leader discusses resiliency
April 9, 2012 — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy addressed a crowd of civic leaders and DOD personnel on the necessity of promoting a total force culture of resiliency on Capitol Hill April 5. During the presentation, the Air Force's top enlisted leader discussed many issues surrounding resiliency such as accidental deaths, combat-related deaths and... MORE

WASHINGTON -- Cheif Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy addressed a small group of civic leaders and DOD personnel on the importance of building a total force culture of resiliency on Capitol Hill April 5. In effort to prevent suicide, the Air Force is developing several new programs to help identify Airmen who may need help. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amber Russell)

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March 20, 2012 — Andrews Officer Spouses Club scholarshipAll eligible college-bound high school seniors, current undergraduate college students and military spouses are encouraged to apply for scholarships funded through Andrews Thrift Shop sales and other AOSC philanthropic activities. This program is intended for dependents of Joint Forces Personnel stationed or... MORE

DOD guidelines provide political ‘rules of engagement’
February 23, 2012 — As the 2012 presidential election approaches, Americans are gearing up for a heated contest. More and more people across the nation are becoming politically active, and service members are no exception.While the DOD encourages its members to be involved in the democratic process, there are several guidelines that military members, DOD civilians and... MORE

Armed services Voters' Week is June 28-July 7, when military voters will be educated on upcoming elections, absentee voting procedures and voter resources, with a goal of making 100 percent contact with Bolling's military voters in order to maximize absentee voter registration this year.

AOSC Scholarship Program ends April 15
February 23, 2012 — All eligible college-bound high school seniors, current undergraduate college students, and spouses are encouraged to apply for scholarships funded through Andrews Air Force Base Thrift Shop sales and other AOSC philanthropic activities. This program is intended for dependents of Joint Forces personnel stationed or retired from Joint Base Andrews... MORE

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