Press Releases

Leadership announces an increase to Joint Base Andrews’ small business contract goal
September 14, 2010 — Col. Ken Rizer, 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, announced an increase to Joint Base Andrews' small business contract goal above and beyond the Air Force goal, from 43 to 50 percent of Andrews' contracts. This unprecedented increase will inject approximately 10 million dollars more into small business contracts during fiscal year 2011,... MORE

Malcolm Grow Medical Center has no shortage of pillows for wounded warriors
January 16, 2009 — Recently a misunderstanding of procedures led to a Red Cross volunteer emailing a group asking for pillow donations for wounded warriors. There has been a tradition of the medical center using small donated hand-made pillows for departing patients as an extra measure of comfort. On occasion, a full size hospital pillow is used based on need, such... MORE

2008 Joint Service Open House
May 14, 2008 — The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels will take to the skies over the national capital region as part of the 2008 Joint Service Open House here Friday, Saturday and Sunday. As Germany and the United States commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Berlin Airlift in 2008, the JSOH opening ceremony will include presentations by the German Ambassador to the U.S... MORE

7/12/07 NOTICE: Inpatient Services Interruption
July 16, 2007 — Malcolm Grow Medical Center will be conducting essential critical repairs and preventive maintenance of its steam plant, July 15-22, 2007, limiting both the availability of domestic hot water and sterilization capabilities. During this time, all inpatient services such as general surgery and obstetrics will be directed to other area hospitals... MORE