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Monument dedication honors JBA namesake
May 9, 2018 — Officials unveiled a memorial monument May 3 dedicated to Lt. Gen. Frank Maxwell Andrews and crew members of the B-24 Liberator, “Hot Stuff,” which crashed on nearby Mt. Fagradalsfjall, Iceland, 75 years before... MORE

JBA celebrates 75th anniversary
May 4, 2018 — JBA celebrated its 75th anniversary of serving the National Capital Region by hosting an event for service members here, May 2. The event, which featured guest speakers and performances by the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard drill team and the U.S. Air Force’s Premier Rock Band Max Impact, commemorated the installation’s history of readiness and response. ... MORE

Joint Base Andrews hosts 2018 Honorary Commander Induction Ceremony
May 4, 2018 — Joint Base Andrews welcomed 10 community and civic leaders into the 2018 Honorary Commanders Program during an induction ceremony here May 2.The honorary commanders program gives local community leaders the opportunity to understand the mission of the Air Force and the role of JBA in the Department of Defense’s overall mission. It also allows... MORE

Airman revives JBA designated driver program
April 20, 2018 — Airman 1st Class Nala Cormier was 11 years old on the day she heard sudden, frantic noises of hysteria and dismay outside her Church Point, Louisiana, home. She followed the sounds until she found the source – her older sister holding her toddler son in her arms, wailing. “A drunk driver swerved into our yard,” Cormier said. "They hit my nephew and kept driving. He was only three years old. He didn’t make it.”... MORE

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month events promote end to sexual violence
March 27, 2018 — Joint Base Andrews will kick off Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month with a proclamation signing followed by a 5K “color with consent” run at the West Side Fitness Center here, April 3, at 8 a.m... MORE

Base leadership pose for a photograph at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 6, 2017. Leadership gathered to sign a Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month 2017 proclamation that kicked off the month’s various events. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Ernesto Hernandez Fonte)

JBA children take off in new playground
January 23, 2018 — Joint Base Andrews opened a new indoor playground Jan. 22, 2018 at the Community Commons. The playground has a small tree house, a two level gymnasium, a slide and a section for children under the age of one to play. The playground was created following a JBA community request... MORE

Air Force Concert Band performs Guest Artist Series
January 22, 2018 — The U.S. Air Force Concert Band began their Guest Artist Series with a performance at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Jan. 18, 2018. The event featured tubist Patrick Sheridan. The GAS is a community outreach program that honors veterans. ... MORE

Air Force Concert Band plays at Schlesinger Concert Hall.

JBA first sergeants visit local high school
December 8, 2017 — First sergeants from Joint Base Andrews visited the base zoned school Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School in Upper Marlboro, Maryland Dec. 5. The goal of the visit was to help them gather information about the public school that members within their units can send their high-school-age children to. ... MORE

USAF Band kicks off 2017 holiday season
December 5, 2017 — To kick off their holiday concert season, the U.S. Air Force Band surprised visitors at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center atrium in Oxon Hill, Maryland, Nov. 29... MORE

Capitol Christmas Tree arrives at JBA
December 1, 2017 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – Team Andrews gathered to welcome the Capitol Christmas Tree as it arrived here, Nov. 26. The Capitol Christmas Tree, also known as “the people’s tree,” has been a national tradition since 1964 with a different national forest being chosen each year to provide one. The 79-foot-tall Engelmann Spruce from Montana’s Kootenai... MORE

USAF performs in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
November 29, 2017 — NEW YORK – Millions of people watched the U.S. Air Force Band and Honor Guard march through the streets of New York City during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Nov. 23. Being a part of the world’s largest parade gave both a chance to make an impact on people in the U.S. and around the globe. “Performing in the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade was a... MORE

11th MDG provides NCR eye services
November 28, 2017 — The month of October is a time we focus on vision impairments and blindness and an appropriate time to recognize the 11th Medical Group Warfighter Eye Center team. They routinely provide state of the art corrective laser eye surgery for eligible active duty members from all over the world, in addition to performing the advanced eye surgeries. The... MORE

$Dr. Nikki Meadows, 11th Medical Group Refractive Optometrist checks the health and stability of Capt Mark Kreul, patient, at the Warfighter Eye Center after completing refractive surgery.$

Grand Opening of Airmen Ministry Center
November 22, 2017 — In an effort to strengthen spiritual fitness among dorm residents in the Joint Base Andrews community, the 11th Wing Chapel has opened the Airmen Ministry Center here Nov. 16, in building 1631. The goal of the center is to create a space for Airmen to feel safe strengthening their spiritual health with the support of one another. ... 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 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

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 fly over FedEx Field
September 10, 2017 — The Air Force Thunderbirds fly over FedEx Field in Landover, Md., Sept. 10, 2017. The flyover was performed before the start of the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Redskins game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott/Released) MORE

Air Force Thunderbirds coming to JBA Air Show
September 8, 2017 — The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are scheduled to perform in the upcoming Joint Base Andrews Air Show, Sept. 15-17. Flying six F-16 Fighting Falcons, the team performs precise aerial maneuvers demonstrating the capabilities of Air Force high performance aircraft to people throughout the world... MORE

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform during the rehearsal day prior to the 2015 Andrews Air Show at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 18, 2015. The Thunderbirds will be the headlining performers for the 2015 AAS on Sept. 19, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

Rock Solid Warrior: Nataja Briggs
August 29, 2017 — SOUTHWEST ASIA -- This week’s Rock Solid Warrior is Staff Sgt. Nataja Briggs, the knowledge operations NCOIC with the 386th Expeditionary Communications Squadron, deployed from Joint Base Andrews, Md. The Rock Solid Warrior program is a way to recognize and spotlight the Airmen of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing for their positive impact and... MORE

This week’s Rock Solid Warrior is Staff Sgt. Nataja Briggs, the knowledge operations NCOIC with the 386th Expeditionary Communications Squadron, deployed from Joint Base Andrews, Md. The Rock Solid Warrior program is a way to recognize and spotlight the Airmen of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing for their positive impact and commitment to the mission.

NCR home to USSSA Military World Series champions
August 23, 2017 — Approximately 20 women from various U.S. Military branches and dependents from the National Capital Region, who make up the Lady Not Forgotten softball team, brought back the title from the annual U.S. Special Sports Association Military World Series in Augusta, Ga., Aug. 14. The team played in several tournaments, both civilian and military, and... MORE

A U.S. Special Sports Association Military World Series ring rests in a glove on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 23, 2017. Approximately 20 women from the National Capital Region who make up the Lady Not Forgotten softball team brought back the winning title from the tournament held every year in August in Augusta, Ga., Aug. 14.

Sunshine, swim and safety with JBA youth
August 14, 2017 — Swimming is enjoyed by many children during hot summer days. For parents, water safety is paramount. Due to the popularity and hazards of this activity, the Joint Base Andrews Youth Center and ZAC Foundation teamed up to host a four-day ZAC Camp for 107 children, ages five to nine, at JBA, Aug. 8-11. This is the second year in a row the camp was... MORE

Maj. Jennifer Stewart, 11th Force Support Squadron operations officer, speaks to swim safety camp attendees.

Exercise preps JBA for Air Show
August 14, 2017 — A major accident response exercise was conducted Aug. 10 and 11, in preparation for the upcoming 2017 Joint Base Andrews Air Show America’s Air and Space Expo, Sept. 16 and 17.The exercise evaluated the response of base emergency personnel in the case of a mass casualty incident. The exercise is the installation's way of evaluating effectiveness,... MORE

11 Medical Group warfighter eye center restores vision with cataract surgery
July 21, 2017 — August is National Cataract Awareness Month. The Warfighter Eye Center at the 11th Medical Group keeps an “eye” on healthy vision and performs cataract surgery to correct some vision deficiencies. “A cataract is a condition where the lens of the eye becomes cloudy,” said Dr. (Maj.) William Gensheimer, 11th MDG, warfighter eye center chief of... MORE

811 OG passes the guidon
July 10, 2017 — Members of the Joint Base Andrews Base Honor Guard display the colors during the 811th Operations Group change of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 7, 2017. Col. Scott A. Grundahl relieved Col. Fred C. Koegler III as commander of the 811th OG. The group consists of the 811th Operations Support Squadron and the 1st Helicopter... MORE

Members of the Joint Base Andrews Base Honor Guard display the colors during the 811th Operations Group change of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 7, 2017. Col. Scott A. Grundahl relieved Col. Fred C. Koegler III as commander of the 811th OG. The group consists of the 811th Operations Support Squadron and the 1st Helicopter Squadron both of which provide the National Capital Region with continuous rotary-wing contingency response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Hurd)

JBA hosts AF equal opportunity training workshop
June 23, 2017 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- The 2017 Air Force Equal Opportunity Worldwide Training Workshop was held at the General Jacob E. Smart Conference Center here from June 12 to 16. Approximately 300 attendees from every component of the Air Force came for the week-long workshop that provided equal opportunity professionals their required yearly refresher training... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Larry Jones, 10th Force Support Squadron superintendent, talks about developing a team during the 2017 Equal Opportunity Worldwide Training Workshop at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 15, 2017. The week-long training featured daily breakout sessions providing senior leader led discussions as well as small group sessions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Hurd)

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