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HVAC Seasonal Changeover (Heating)
October 3, 2016 — The 11th Civil Engineer Squadron will initiate an installation-wide "No Heat/No Cool" period to assist them in switching heating, ventilation and air conditioning units from cooling to heating modes. The start date for this period will be Oct. 15 with an anticipated completion date of Nov. 15 or later, weather permitting. During this "No Heat/No... MORE

11 CES and 11 SFG conclude NPM with 5K
September 30, 2016 — The 11th Civil Engineer Squadron hosted a National Preparedness Month 5k at the West Fitness Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 30, 2016.NPM provides a chance for emergency responders to reach out to the community and inform them of actions to take for situations such as a natural disaster, active shooter or terrorist attack.More than 50... MORE

Lt. Col. Lisa Mabbutt, 11th Civil Engineering Squadron commander, talks to participants involved in the National Preparedness Month 5K at the West Fitness Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 30, 2016. NPM provides a chance for emergency responders to reach out to the community and inform them of actions to take for situations such as a natural disaster, active shooter or terrorist attack. More than 50 JBA members attended the run, which was hosted by 11 CES. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

11 CES talks preparedness
September 26, 2016 — To celebrate National Preparedness Month, the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron readiness and emergency managers educated Joint Base Andrews members in the Base Exchange here, Sept. 23.“National Preparedness Month is an opportunity for emergency managers to get out and showcase what we do,” said Staff Sgt. Shaun Ouellette, 11th CES readiness and... MORE

Airman 1st Class Donnie Hamilton, left, and Staff Sgt. Shaun Ouellette, 11th Civil Engineering Squadron readiness and emergency managers, stand at the information booth for National Preparedness Month in the Base Exchange at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 23, 2016. National Preparedness Month provides a chance for readiness and emergency managers to reach out to the community and inform them of actions to take in a natural disaster, active shooter or terrorist attack. Hamilton and Ouellette had many educational guides consisting of magnets, booklets and children’s activity books to hand out to JBA members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

AF Tattoo showcases heritage, Airmen
September 23, 2016 — Rumbling aircraft, festive music and precise routines filled the 2016 U.S. Air Force Tattoo with a sense of history and power at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Sept. 22. In attendance were the NATO Air Chiefs, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein, Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James, and members representing the Tuskegee Airmen, Doolittle Raiders and Women Service Pilots MORE

A B-25 Mitchell prepares for flight at the Manassas Regional Airport, Manassas, Va., Sept. 21, 2016. The B-25 performed a “Warbird” tribute flyover for the 2016 U.S. Air Force Tattoo held in celebration of the Air Force 69th birthday at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Sept. 22, 2016.

Airmen Forgo Financial Fumbles
September 23, 2016 — Thousands of first-term Airmen join the Air Force each year, some right out of high school, where they begin careers and form financial building blocks for the rest of their lives. Financial counselors at the 11th Force Support Squadron help military members who’ve made financial mistakes and hope to educate new Airmen on what mistakes are easy to... MORE

Aircraft, Airmen Prepare for Military Tattoo
September 22, 2016 — The 2016 U.S. Air Force Tattoo dress rehearsal was held at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Sept. 21.The dress rehearsal consisted of performances form the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard and a flyover by the "Warbirds" flight.The Military Tattoo is scheduled to be held at JBAB, at 7 p.m. Sept 22, 2016. MORE

A P-51 Mustang flies over Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, District of Columbia, Sept. 21, 2016 during a dress rehearsal for the 2016 U.S. Air Force Tattoo. The P-51 is part of the "Warbirds" flight that will be performing a flyover for the main event scheduled to be held at JBAB, Sept. 22, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Gabrielle Spalding)

Eglin F-35's Arrive at JBA
September 21, 2016 — An F-35 Lightning II aircraft lands at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 20, 2016. The aircraft is here to perform a fly-over during the U.S. Air Force Tattoo at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C., Sept. 22, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Gabrielle Spalding) MORE

An F-35 Lightning II aircraft lands at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 20, 2016. The aircraft is here to perform a fly-over during the U.S. Air Force Tattoo at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C., Sept. 22, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Gabrielle Spalding)

JBA welcomes NATO Air Chiefs
September 20, 2016 — The NATO Air Chiefs’ plane is ushered in after arriving at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 18, 2016. They arrived in the U.S. for the semi-annual NATO Air Chiefs Symposium to discuss air and space power. MORE

The NATO Air Chiefs’ plane is ushered in after arriving at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 18, 2016. They arrived in the U.S. for the semi-annual NATO Air Chiefs Symposium to discuss air and space power.

JBA celebrates 69th Air Force Birthday at AFRH
September 20, 2016 — U.S. Air Force (ret.) Master Sgt. Fay Steele, left, Armed Forces Retirement Home retiree, shakes hands with Airman 1st Class Logan Wisnoski, 11 Civil Engineer Squadron, during the Armed Forces Retirement Home’s 69th Air Force Birthday Celebration in Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 2016. Steele and Wisnoski had the privilege of cutting the cake as the... MORE

U.S. Air Force (ret.) Master Sgt. Fay Steele, left, Armed Forces Retirement Home retiree, shakes hands with Airman 1st Class Logan Wisnoski, 11 Civil Engineer Squadron, during the Armed Forces Retirement Home’s 69th Air Force Birthday Celebration in Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 2016. Steele and Wisnoski had the privilege of cutting the cake as the oldest and youngest Airmen.

11th Wing commemorates POW/MIA day, AF Birthday
September 19, 2016 — The U.S. Air Force Band performs during the POW/MIA and Air Force Birthday event at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Va., Sept. 16, 2016. More than 250 people came out to celebrate the 69th Air Force Birthday and honor military members. The event included multiple band and drill team performances. MORE

The U.S. Air Force Band performs during the POW/MIA and Air Force Birthday event at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Va., Sept. 16, 2016. More than 250 people came out to celebrate the 69th Air Force Birthday and honor military members. The event included multiple band and drill team performances.

Secret gardens save AF money
September 16, 2016 — The William A. Jones III building and the Air National Guard Readiness Center located on Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, have approximately 83,000 square feet of rooftop space dedicated to environmentally friendly green roofs... MORE

The William A. Jones III building on Joint Base Andrews, Md., is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certified building. It features approximately 48,000 square feet of environmentally friendly green roof space. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)

POW/MIA honored during 24-hour run at America’s Airfield
September 16, 2016 — When a military member becomes a prisoner of war or goes missing in action, an immeasurable sense of unknown develops within the hearts of their friends and family members. The fear of capture, torture, injury and death begins to cloud their minds. It was the desire of Joint Base Andrews’ military members to pay their respects to these individuals... MORE

Col. Sharon Bannister, 79th Medical Wing commander, speaks to a group of Airmen and Sailors during the POW/MIA opening ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 15, 2016. Bannister told the story of her father, a military member who was labeled missing in action in March 1972 during the Vietnam War. She described the feeling of uncertainty trailing the disappearance of her father and shared the sense of closure she felt almost 35 years later when an excavation team found his remains. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

JBA Airmen Climb to Honor Fallen 9/11 First Responders
September 12, 2016 — Ninety pounds of equipment weighed on the backs of hundreds of first responders as they gradually climbed each flight of stairs, step-by-step. To honor and remember the firefighters who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, members of the Joint Base Andrews Fire Department and 11th Security Forces Squadron took part in the... MORE

Austin Scott, Prince George’s County Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department firefighter, faces the American flag during the 2016 National Capital Region 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb and 5K Walk at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center at National Harbor, Md., Sept. 10, 2016. The event, hosted by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, brought attendees from local counties and military bases to either climb a total of 110 flights of stairs or walk a 5K in honor of the 343 firefighters who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

JBA and Locals Remember 9/11
September 9, 2016 — Joint Base Andrews members and local first responders took part in the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony held at Heritage Park on JBA, Md., Sept. 9.More than one hundred military members pay tribute to first responders and victims of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.This event is held every year to honor the men and women who lost their lives.Col... MORE

Joint Base Andrews Airmen and Prince George’s County Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department firefighters work together to raise the American flag for the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony held at Heritage Park on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept 9, 2016. More than a hundred military members paid tribute to the first responders and victims of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

Checkout the Library
September 8, 2016 — The Joint Base Andrews Library held a pirate themed story time Aug. 31, for children and parents. “Pirates Love Underpants” by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort was one of several pirate themed children’s books read during story time.The event also involved singing and dancing between book changes followed by children playing with crafts and decorating... MORE

Katie Loveless, 11th Force Support Squadron senior library technician, reads “Pirates Love Underpants” to a group of children during story time at the library on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 31, 2016. Story time is held every Monday at 5:30 p.m. and every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant)

Rape Aggression Defense class empowers
August 26, 2016 — The sound of “no” being yelled forcefully resonates through the small room where eight women stand in a circle. An instructor tells them to relax before repeating the command. Two additional instructors observe and make slight adjustments to some of the women’s stances. ... MORE

Senior Airman Emily Pearce, 11th Security Forces Squadron response force leader, delivers a kick to a bag held by Staff Sgt. Shandralekha Carlos, 11th Wing Commander's Action Group NCO in charge, during a Rape Aggression Defense class at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 20, 2016. The R.A.D. class is a self-defense program teaching basic self-defense tactice and avoidance techniques for risk factors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)

Redskins and JBA Team up for Preseason Walk-through
August 26, 2016 — The Washington Redskins held a walk-through practice at the West Fitness Center’s field on Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Aug. 25.This is the fourth time the Redskins have come to JBA in an effort to show their appreciation to the military community.“It is a great tribute to Joint Base Andrews,” Bruce Allen, president of the Washington Redskins... MORE

Chief Petty Officer Kenneth Zumwalt, Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic Detachment Washington administration lead, poses for a selfie with DeAngelo Hall, Washington Redskins safety, at the West Fitness Center’s field on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 25, 2016. The practice was followed by an autograph meet and greet with fans as a way for the Redskins to show their appreciation for the men and women in the armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

Run, Hide, Fight
August 19, 2016 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md.-Run if you can. Hide if you can't. Fight if you must.Three important decisions can be weighed when confronted with an active shooter incident; knowing when and how to use these decisions may save your life. On Aug. 17, at the Jacob E. Smart Building here, the 11th Security Support Squadron training instructors provided a... MORE

Staff Sgt. Courtney Corral, 11th Security Support Squadron training instructor, briefs members of Joint Base Andrews, Md., during active shooter training at the Jacob E. Smart Building on base, Aug. 17, 2016. The training, held by the 11th SSPTS, instructed attendees on how to react during an active shooter incident in specific office locations. Attendees also had the opportunity to implement the training they learned during an active shooter drill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Gabrielle Spalding)

JBA Youth Learn Swim Safety
August 19, 2016 — Youth participate in swim safety awareness event at the base pool on Joint Base Andrews, Md, Aug. 16-19, 2016. The event was hosted by the Zac Foundation which was established in 2008 by Brian and Karen Cohn after the loss of the their 6-year-old son, Zachary Cohn, in a pool accident. The swim camp aims at reducing child pool accidents through... MORE

Bobby Broome, swim safety instructor, introduces himself to a youth participant in a swim camp event at the base pool on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 16, 2016. Over 50 children attended the event where they learned basic swimming skills and pool safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

Blood drive held at West Fitness Center
August 18, 2016 — Members of Joint Base Andrews, Md., donated blood to the Armed Services Blood program at the West Fitness Center on JBA, Md., Aug. 16, 2016. MORE

Members of Joint Base Andrews donate blood during a drive for the Armed Services Blood Program at the West Fitness Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 16, 2016. The ASBP collected blood donations that will be shipped into theater and to medical treatment facilities around the National Capital Region.

ADAPT offers active-duty Airmen a way to recover
August 16, 2016 — Alcohol or substance abuse can negatively affect personal and professional relationships.The first step to recovery is admitting there is a problem. Tech. Sgt. Vanessa Bucher,779th Medical Group Alcohol Drug Abuse Prevention Treatment program NCO in charge and certified alcohol and drug counselor, said there are a plethora of reasons that lead to... MORE

The Alcohol Drug Abuse Prevention Treatment program promotes readiness, health, and wellness through the prevention and treatment of alcohol and substance misuse and abuse.

First Responders put to the test
August 12, 2016 — Victims lay everywhere as first responders rush to the scene. Sirens wail in the distance as tensions mount. While it’s only a training scenario, a Major Accident Response Exercise is treated like a real emergency.Team Andrews executed a MARE scenario here, Aug. 11, as an annual training requirement that evaluates the base’s readiness. A wide range... MORE

Staff Sgt. Thomas Burton, 11th Security Forces Group response force leader, assists Staff Sgt. Tim Cobbel, 11th Wing paralegal, who acts as an aircraft crash victim for the Major Accident Response Exercise at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 11, 2016. The MARE is an annual training requirement for a base to test its readiness and response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua R. M. Dewberry)

Some IDs may be invalid starting Aug. 15
August 4, 2016 — Individuals will no longer be able to access Air Force installations with a state-issued identification card or driver’s license from Minnesota, Missouri, Washington or American Samoa beginning Aug. 15. ... MORE

National Night Out at JBA
August 4, 2016 — The 11th Security Forces Group and Liberty Park hosted a 2016 National Night Out event at Liberty Park welcome center on Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Aug. 2.National Night Out was established in 1984 and was developed as a crime prevention program that emphasizes building partnerships between the police and the community. NNO events are held... MORE

Airman 1st Class Alvaro Munarriz, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department firefighter, assists a youth with a firefighting jacket during a National Night Out event held on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 2, 2016. The event had demonstrations from various units on base, including the 11th CES Fire Department and 11th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Gabrielle Spalding)

11 WG leadership meet 11th MSG Airmen
August 3, 2016 — Col. John Teichert, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, visited several of the 11th Mission Support Group squadrons with Chief Master Sgt. Beth Topa, 11th WG command chief master sergeant, to become more familiar with the squadrons’ missions and meet with “America’s Airmen." MORE

Col. John Teichert (right), 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, discusses potential gym improvements with Isaac Melendez (left), 11th Force Support Squadron fitness director, at the West Fitness Center on JBA, Md., Aug. 1, 2016. Teichert visited several of the 11th Mission Support Group squadrons to become more familiar with the squadrons’ missions and meet with “America’s Airmen." (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)

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