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JBA changes base access policy
August 19, 2015 — Joint Base Andrews is changing base access procedures starting Sept. 8, 2015.All unescorted visitors will have to be added to an entry access list 72 hours prior to arrival by sending a visitor request form to the JBA Visitor Control Center."This policy change will enhance the safety of JBA personnel and their families," said Col. Bradley Hoagland,... MORE

Airman 1st Class Gary Bills, an 11th Security Forces Squadron elite gate guard, checks Common Access Cards at the Virginia Gate on Joint Base Andrews, March 2, 2015. 11th SFS checks all IDs at JBA gates to ensure security on the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens)

JBA changes base access policy
August 14, 2015 — Joint Base Andrews is changing base access procedures starting Sept. 8, 2015.All unescorted visitors will have to be added to an entry access list 72 hours prior to arrival by sending a visitor request form to the JBA Visitor Control Center."This policy change will enhance the safety of JBA personnel and their families," said Col. Bradley Hoagland,... MORE

USAF Honor Guard performs on ‘World’s Stage’
August 10, 2015 — The United States Air Force Honor Guard drill team is participating in The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Esplanade of the Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland Aug 7-29."As tattoo first-timers, the attendance of USAF Honor Guard marks the special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom with a dynamic display of... MORE

The United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performs during The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Esplanade of the Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland Aug. 6, 2015. A 20-member group of the Honor Guard Drill Team traveled to the United Kingdom to represent the USAF and the Department of Defense as the only branch of military service from the U.S. performing in the tattoo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nichelle Anderson/Released)

11 SFS wins golf championship
August 6, 2015 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Ryan Wenger, 811th Security Forces Squadron flight sergeant, putts at the The Courses at Andrews’ 18th hole, Aug. 4, 2015, during the Joint Base Andrews intramural golf championship. 11th Security Forces Squadron beat the 201st Air National Guard Air Lift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens)

JBA hosts National Night Out
August 4, 2015 — MORE

Joint Base Andrews families watch a military working dog display during the National Night Out August 4, 2015, at the Liberty Park Housing Center on JBA, Md. National Night Out showcases the importance of police-community partnerships and citizen involvement in building a safer community.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb/Released)

CMSAF speaks at 11 LRS
July 30, 2015 — MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody speaks during an 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron all-call, July 29, 2015, on Joint Base Andrews. Cody spoke about current events in the Air Force and answered questions from members of the 11th LRS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens)

AAFES celebrates 120th anniversary
July 25, 2015 — MORE

Col. Brad Hoagland, left, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander, and Joanne Cahalan, JBA Exchange store manager, cut a cake in celebration of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service's 120th anniversary July 25, 2015, here. Since 1895, the AAFES has provided Soldiers and Airmen with services and merchandise to need to make their lives more comfortable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb/RELEASED)

11 SSPTS assesses active shooter vulnerabilities
July 23, 2015 — The 11th Security Forces Support Squadron offers active shooter training and preparation to units and offices on base.The program is designed to teach members of the base populace how to react when confronted with an active shooter. It also allows the 11th Security Forces Group to train their personnel to respond to emergency scenarios.Joshua... MORE

The 11th Security Forces Support Squadron offers active shooter training and preparation to units and offices on base. The program is designed to teach members of the base populace how to react when confronted with an active shooter. It also allows the 11th Security Forces Group to train their personnel to respond to emergency scenarios.

LRS Airmen prepare for winter in July
July 21, 2015 — The 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron readies their snow fleet vehicles during summer months to ensure all vehicles are operational when the winter season starts at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, July 21, 2015. MORE

Terrence Upperman, 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron heavy equipment mechanic, cleans off the wheel bearings of a snow plow vehicle as part of the snow fleet rebuild at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 21, 2015. LRS Airmen ensure the snow fleet is ready for use before the winter season comes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joshua R. M. Dewberry)

JBA throws out first pitch at Bowie Baysox military appreciation night
July 20, 2015 — Team Andrews members participate in pre-game events for the Bowie Baysox baseball game at Bowie, Maryland, Friday, July 17, 2015. MORE

Col. Bradley Hoagland, Joint Base Andrews/11th Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Vance Kondon, 11th WG command chief, pose for a photo with the 89th Airlift Wing mascot, SAMFOX, at the Bowie Baysox baseball game at Bowie, Md., Friday, July 17, 2015. Military members were invited to participate in pre-game events in honor of military appreciation night. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Joshua R. M. Dewberry)

Strolling Strings entertain downtown D.C.
July 17, 2015 — MORE

An audience gathers to listen to the U.S. Air Force Band’s Strolling Strings at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., July 16, 2015. The Strolling Strings performance was part of the museum’s Star-Spangled American Music Series. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

USAPAT Soldiers provide constant quality service
July 16, 2015 — The U.S. Army Priority Transport Battalion on Joint Base Andrews, Md., serves as the Army's premiere fixed-wing transit service.The USAPAT plans, coordinates and conducts worldwide executive airlift support of Army senior leaders, Department of Defense executives, congressional delegates and combatant commanders.U.S. Army Maj. James Demonstranti,... MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. John Stefanik prepares to perform a pre-flight check on a C-37 Gulfstream July 16, 2015 on Joint Base Andrews, Md. The check includes various critical systems such as hydraulics, flight controls and electronics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb/RELEASED)

JBA holds bone marrow registration drive
July 14, 2015 — Joint Base Andrews is holding a bone marrow registration drive from July 27-31, 2015.Registration booths will be set up at the Base Exchange, Commissary, the Jones Building and the Air National Guard Readiness Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., as well as the promotion ceremony at the Base Theater on Friday. Extra locations may be announced.Salute to... MORE

CE changes work order priority
July 13, 2015 — The 11th Wing Civil Engineering Squadron has made changes to work order prioritization, Joint Base Andrews.The old system that required 11th Wing CES to fulfill all work orders has been replaced by a system that prioritizes submitted work orders.Work orders will be prioritized based on need, criticality to the mission and the individual... MORE

JBA Command Cyber Readiness Inspection
July 13, 2015 — Team Andrews is conducting a readiness inspection the week of July 13th - 17th.During the inspection, inspectors will be walking around to see if computers have been updated, if common access cards cards are left unattended, that everyone knows who their information system security officer and security managers are, media is properly labeled and... MORE

JBA wins CINC Award
July 7, 2015 — Secretary of Defense Ash Carter announced July 6, 2015, that Joint Base Andrews-Naval Air Facility Washington, Maryland, is one of five recipients of the Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence.JBA competed for the award after winning the 2015 Air Force Installation Excellence award in March.Established by former President... MORE

DOD Announces Winners of the 2015 Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence
July 7, 2015 — Secretary of Defense Ash Carter announced today the 2015 recipients of the Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence:U.S. Army Garrison Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, GeorgiaMarine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North CarolinaNaval Air Station Pensacola, FloridaJoint Base Andrews, MarylandDLA Distribution Susquehanna,... MORE

Airmen of Note perform Independence Day concert
July 6, 2015 — MORE

Spectators sit back and listen to the U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note during a concert at the U.S. Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Va., before the fireworks celebration in Washington, D.C., July 4, 2015. The concert at the U.S. Air Force Memorial is an annual event that ends just before fireworks begin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant)

Rob Gronkowski football camp a 'touchdown' with youth at JBA
July 2, 2015 — Nearly 100 military children from the National Capital Region participated in a two-day Rob Gronkowski football camp promoting health and wellness among military children at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, July 1-2.The camp came to JBA as a gift to the Youth Center here after the Andrews Commissary was announced one of 10 winners of a Procter &... MORE

Rob Gronkowski, New England Patriots tight end, high-fives his team during a football camp on Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 2, 2015. Gronkowski, a three time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl XLIX champion, coached approximately 100 military children during the two-day camp. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)

Air Force aims for healthier eating
June 29, 2015 — The Health Promotion office teamed up with Air Force District of Washington enlisted aides to host a Healthy Cooking Made Easy demonstration in the Liberty Park Welcome Center here June 25, 2015.Health and wellness are among the installations top priorities and a memorandum promoting healthy workplace eating, signed by Col. Bradley Hoagland, 11th... MORE

Staff Sgt. Tasha Goodrich, Air Force Enlisted Aide demonstrates how to remove skin from a salmon filet during the Healthy Cooking Made Easy demonstration at Liberty Park Welcome Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 25, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nichelle Anderson)

Physical therapy helps Airman dance back into health
June 23, 2015 — "If I was still in the same position that I was in before, I would be so depressed, and it probably would've affected my career if it hadn't been for physical therapy," said Tech. Sgt. Crystal Lee, Defense Information Systems Agency systems control watch officer.Lee incurred injuries to both her knees during several assignments and rigorous... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Crystal Lee, Defense Information Systems Agency systems control watch officer, goes through an exercise with Dr. Katherine Rainey, 79th Medical Wing physical therapist, on Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 11, 2015. Lee progressed through her therapy and remains close with the staff that helped her along the way. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham/Released)

Girl Scouts deliver cookies
June 17, 2015 — MORE

Cain Delphine, Smart Building event planner, carries out two cases of Girl Scout Cookies during Operation Cookie Drop at the Jones Building on Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 16. Thousands of boxes were donated to JBA service members and their families by Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson Council. This is the second year JBA has received donations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nichelle Anderson)

Airmen of Note perform for Korean War veterans
June 15, 2015 — MORE

Veterans of the Korean War and volunteers watch an Airmen of Note concert June 13, 2015, at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C. During the concert, the Airmen of Note played several pieces that were popular during the Korean War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb/Released)

JBA hosts Fifth Annual Motorcycle Safety Day
June 12, 2015 — Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, hosted the Fifth Annual Motorcycle Safety Day, here, June 11, 2015.The event served as quarterly safety training and a fun day out for JBA motorcycle riders said Tech Sgt. Brandon Ferris, Commander's Action Group NCO in charge."Every year, The Air Force has motorcycle fatalities. In order to staunch those numbers, we... MORE

Mikayla Moore, professional mini motard racer, demonstrates maneuvers at the Fifth Annual Motorcycle Safety Day June 11, 2015, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The safety day included various demonstrations to educate Team Andrews members about safe riding practices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb/Released)

AFPC hosts "road show"
June 9, 2015 — Personnel from Headquarters Air Force and the Air Force Personnel Center will visit JBA Thursday, June 11, 2015, to share information about the Enlisted Evaluation System and Weighted Airman Promotion System changes.During the briefing, EES/WAPS subject matter experts will speak about changes that have already been implemented, those slated for... MORE

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