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Native warrior culture
November 21, 2017 — November has been designated as National American Indian Heritage Month since 1990. This is a time to celebrate the cultures, traditions, histories, and acknowledge the contributions of Native Americans... MORE

Ready, aim, shoot!
November 21, 2017 — Arrows lay in a pile during an Air Force Wounded Warrior CARE archery training session at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 13, 2017. The arrows were used during the session for wounded warriors participating in the event, which featured multiple activities meant to educate injured service members about Caregiver support, Adaptive and rehabilitative... MORE

Warrior CARE week shows strength through teamwork
November 17, 2017 — Team Andrews partnered with the U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior Program for the North East Warrior CARE Event, held at Joint Base Andrews and Oxon Hill, Maryland, Nov. 13 through 17... MORE

Wounded Warrior CARE Event coming to JBA
November 7, 2017 — The U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, in coordination with the 11th Wing, is scheduled to host the Wounded Warrior Northeast CARE Event at Joint Base Andrews, Nov. 13 to 17... MORE

Commanders’ spouses learn about JBA military children educational options
October 31, 2017 — As part of Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson’s tour of Joint Base Andrews and its partners, his wife, Nancy Jacobson, along with Melonie Teichert, spouse of 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews Commander Col. E. John Teichert, visited JBA feeder school Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School in Upper Marlboro and Imagine Andrews Public Charter School here earlier this month... MORE

His own Air Force song
October 26, 2017 — From a young age, Staff Sgt. Kymon Carriker had a love for singing. In the car or at home, it didn’t matter -- he sang all day, every day.“My mother always tells me that I didn’t cry as a baby; I came out singing,” said Carriker, 11th Wing Command Chief executive assistant. His fondest childhood memory was singing ‘Oh Happy Day’ at church in... MORE

A/TA awards Airmen’s impact to mobility mission
October 26, 2017 — SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Each year Airmen and units that have made outstanding contributions to the Mobility Air Force’s mission are recognized during the annual national Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium and technology convention.This year the event is taking place at the World Center Marriott Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, Oct. 26... MORE

The flu vaccine: keeping you and your family safe
October 25, 2017 — The fall brings cooler weather and the changing color of leaves, but it should also remind everyone to receive their annual influenza vaccine. The Malcolm Grow Immunization Services Clinic is offering a Flu Fast Track line at Malcolm Grow beginning Oct. 23, 2017. The fast track line will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in... MORE

Airmen team-up during 2017 Dorm Olympics
October 19, 2017 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – More than 100 Airmen from JBA participated in the first ever Dorm Olympics on base, Oct. 13. “The event was created as a morale event for dorm residents,” said Staff Sgt. Leighton Bryan, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron facility maintenance team NCO in charge. “It was aimed at creating competition, building team work and,... MORE

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

Fly, Fight, Donate: JBA and Dover AFB face-off in blood collection challenge
October 19, 2017 — Airman and community members from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland and Dover Air Force Base, Delaware are facing off in the first-ever Andrews vs. Dover Blood Collection Challenge. A collection team from the Armed Services Blood Bank Center in Bethesda, Maryland will travel to each location and the installation that donates the most blood will take... MORE

Every second counts: Plan two ways out!
October 17, 2017 — 11th Civil Engineer Squadron’s fire protection unit, made up of two fire stations and more than 80 firefighters, led Joint Base Andrews Fire Prevention Week 2017, Oct. 8 to Oct. 14, here... MORE

MGMCSC hosts breast cancer awareness event
October 16, 2017 — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer is life altering. To increase your awareness and learn more about this disease, the 11th Medical Group will hold a Breast Cancer Awareness Event at Bldg. 1050, Kathmandu Café, on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Over the past 32 years, the rate of... MORE

The 11th Medical Group will hold a Breast Cancer Awareness Month event to help increase awareness on Oct. 26, 2017.

Golf demo tees-off awareness month
October 12, 2017 — The Courses at Andrews and the Stand Up and Play Foundation worked together to host a golf demonstration for National Disability Employment Awareness Month on JBA, Oct. 6. Anthony Netto, SUPF founder, created the foundation to help people with disabilities play golf. The event featured a Paramobile golf cart that was donated by the SUPF to the... MORE

Anthony Netto, Stand Up and Play Foundation founder, takes aim before striking a golf ball at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 6, 2017. The demonstration was part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a time set aside in the U.S. to affirm and recognize the many contributions of American workers with disabilities.

Airmen of Note celebrate 70 years of USAF heritage on West Coast
October 12, 2017 — The U.S. Air Force Band premier jazz ensemble, Airmen of Note, toured California, Sept. 22 to Oct. 3.During the fall 2017 tour, the ensemble performed at more than 10 locations and brought Air Force musicians, who represent all Airmen, to West Coast audiences. “The bonds that the band is able to forge while traveling as musical ambassadors is great... MORE

Combat photographer receives Bronze Star with Valor
October 5, 2017 — Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace, 89th Airlift Wing public affairs chief, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor, the fourth highest military decoration signifying heroism, on August 15, 2017 at Joint Base Andrews... MORE

Col. Eaton shakes hands with SMSgt. Wallace.

AF selects 2017 All-Air Force Men’s Basketball Trial Camp Candidates
October 3, 2017 — The Air Force recently selected attendees for the 2017 All-Air Force Men’s Basketball Trial Camp... MORE

Hispanic heritage spices up month with culture, music, food
September 29, 2017 — Fall is officially here and pumpkin spice isn’t the only flavor of the season. National Hispanic Heritage Month started as base members got a spicy Latin introduction during a display event at the base theater on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 28... MORE

America’s Airfield showcases 70 years of air superiority
September 18, 2017 — The 2017 JBA Air Show: America’s Air and Space Expo, which was held from Sept 15 to 17, commemorated the U.S. Air Force’s 70th Birthday by highlighting decades of breaking barriers... MORE

Golden Knights descend into America’s Air Show
September 17, 2017 — Sgt. Dusty Gebhardt, U.S. Army Parachute Team “Golden Knights” member, poses for a photograph during their aerial performance at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 17, 2017. The parachute team was one of multiple aerial performances showcased at the 2017 JBA Air Show: America’s Air & Space Expo (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez) MORE

JBA showcases air power for POTUS
September 17, 2017 — President Donald Trump visited Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, to thank service members on behalf of the American people for their dedication to the nation, Sept. 15... MORE

CSAF visits JBA Air Show
September 16, 2017 — Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. David L. Goldfein shakes hands with Col. E. John Teichert, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, outside of the passenger terminal on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 15, 2017. Goldfein and his wife, Dawn, visited JBA during the first day of the Joint Base Andrews Air Show, commemorating the Air Force's... MORE

JBA kicks off 2017 air show
September 15, 2017 — Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, kicked off the 2017 Andrews Air Show: Air and Space Expo, Sept. 15... MORE

Thunderbirds display precision at America’s air show
September 15, 2017 — The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over Joint Base Andrews, Md. during the 2017 JBA Air Show: America’s Air and Space Expo, Sept. 15, 2017. In addition to the Thunderbirds, the air show featured a variety of aerial demonstrations, including performances by Army Golden Knights and the Air Force F-22 Demonstration Team. (U.S. Air Force photo by... MORE

AF Tattoo celebrates heritage, teamwork, innovation
September 14, 2017 — Members with the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard and Band perform during the U.S. Air Force Tattoo at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Sept. 13, 2017. Service members from across the National Capital Region attended the tattoo in commemoration of the Air Force’s 70th anniversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez) MORE

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