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Fire Explorer Academy
August 8, 2019 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- The 11th Civil Engineer Squadron’s firefighter unit orchestrated a 6-day course to teach cadets, ages 14-18, the basics of fire safety, search and rescue, CPR, and other emergency response techniques here, July 22 – 27, 2019.On the first day of the program, cadets marched into a classroom for their first... MORE

New X-Ray system increases safety on JBA
June 4, 2019 — On June 3, 2019, JBA installed a Z Portal Vehicle X-Ray, used to conduct a more thorough search of commercial vehicles entering the installation. ... MORE

JBA celebrates Arbor Day with two more trees
April 26, 2019 — Members from Joint Base Andrews and the local community joined 11th Wing leadership to celebrate Arbor Day at JBA, April 26, 2019.... MORE

Military veterans honored during DFW Honor Flight concert
April 18, 2019 — Members of the U.S. Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants performed for military veterans during the DFW Honor Flight concert, at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, April 13, 2019. ... MORE

K9 Chronicles
March 18, 2019 — How long have you been working with the dog?- February of 2018How do you like working with him? - I love it. I always have someone to talk to, whether he’s listening or not. I get to see the work we put in. If he has an issue with something, we spend time to fix the issue and you can see the progression of the work you put in.Take me through the... MORE

D.C. Air National Guard Airmen return from deployment
March 13, 2019 — More than 250 D.C. Air National Guard Airmen recently returned from a successful deployment to the Indo-Pacific region in support of a theater security package designed to ensure warfighter capability and foster partnerships in the area.“We accomplished numerous security packages in the past with Australia and Guam, but the proximity of our... MORE

America's Airman: A1C Lee Edward Pricer
March 1, 2019 — (America’s Airman is a weekly article highlighting a member of the JBA community)Hometown?San Ramon, California.Why do you serve?To continue a family tradition of service that dates back to WWII, further my education, and be a part of something greater than myself. This is a second career for me after enlisting at 36 years old. I thought it was too... MORE

Welders provide base support one spark at a time
February 25, 2019 — The 11th Civil Engineer Squadron structures shop here provides support to Joint Base Andrews and its agencies through welding, fabrication and other repairs.... MORE

America's Airman: SrA Brandi A. Fryer
February 22, 2019 — (America’s Airman is a weekly article highlighting a member of the JBA community)Hometown?Skokie, Illinois.Why do you serve?I come from a military background and wanted to further my education in human resources.How does your job impact the wing’s mission?We are responsible for ensuring all military records are up to date so each individual is... MORE

America's Airman: Vincent Eure
February 15, 2019 — (America’s Airman is a weekly article highlighting a member of the JBA community)Hometown?Virginia Beach, Virginia.Why do you serve?The decision to serve as a DoD civilian came after marrying my now retired Air Force spouse, Marcia, in 1991.How does your job impact the wing’s mission?My job impacts the wing's mission in a large way. As the... MORE