Press Releases

PRESS RELEASE: Pakistani military plane lands at Joint Base Andrews with donation for COVID-19 response
May 21, 2020 — A Pakistan Air Force transport aircraft landed at Joint Base Andrews this afternoon with 100,000 protective masks and 25,000 coveralls for donation to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for COVID-19 response efforts... MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Republic of Korea plane lands at Joint Base Andrews with 500,000 protective masks
May 12, 2020 — A Republic of Korea military transport aircraft landed at Joint Base Andrews this morning with 500,000 protective masks for donation to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to use in its response to COVID-19... MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Turkey lands airbus loaded with COVID-19 medical supplies at JBA
April 28, 2020 — A Turkish Airbus A400M Atlas carrying COVID-19 supplies arrived at Joint Base Andrews, Md., at approximately 5:30 p.m. on April 28, 2020... MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Twin newborns medically evacuated from Korea land at Joint Base Andrews to receive care at Walter Reed
March 31, 2020 — Twin newborns medically evacuated from Osan Air Base, South Korea, landed at Joint Base Andrews in a C-17 Globemaster III this evening. The pair were then transported to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for advanced neonatal care... MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Joint Base Andrews increases health protection condition
March 22, 2020 — Joint Base Andrews increased its health protection condition (HPCON) at 3 p.m. today in response to the coronavirus pandemic. At the direction of Col. Andrew Purath, the commander of the 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews, the base shifted from HPCON Bravo to HPCON Charlie. Other military bases throughout the National Capital Region have similarly shifted to HPCON Charlie... MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Joint Base Andrews declares public health emergency
March 16, 2020 — The Joint Base Andrews installation commander declared a public health emergency for the base at 10 a.m. today due to the evolving threat of COVID-19. The state of Maryland and various counties throughout the state are in similar states of emergency... MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Joint Base Andrews to increase health protection condition
March 15, 2020 — Joint Base Andrews will increase its health protection condition (HPCON) at 5 a.m. tomorrow in response to the coronavirus pandemic. At the direction of Col. Andrew Purath, the commander of the 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews, the base will shift from HPCON Alpha to HPCON Bravo... MORE

11th Wing Personnel Section Customer Service Section (ID cards) Section to close May 10 - 12
May 5, 2011 — 11th Wing Military Personnel Section Customer Service (ID cards) Section to close May 10-12The 11th Wing Military Personnel Section Customer Service (ID cards) Section is slated to close from 10-12 May 2011 for mandatory DEERS computer updates and equipment installation.The following services cannot be rendered during this time: DEERS... MORE

New Tricare Program Offers Coverage for Young Adults Under 26
May 2, 2011 — The Department of Defense announced today the Tricare Young Adult (TYA) program is now open for enrollment with coverage beginning May 1, 2011. Military dependents under age 26, unmarried, and not eligible for their own employer-sponsored health care coverage may be qualified to purchase TYA, which offers Tricare Standard coverage, for monthly... MORE

New Tricare Online Feature Allows Users Access to Expanded Personal Health Data
April 19, 2011 — A new feature on Tricare Online now allows users access to expanded personal health data including lab results, problem lists, and encounter data. These capabilities mark an expansion of the current Blue Button which already allows beneficiaries to access their demographic information and allergy and medication profiles. The Blue Button feature... MORE