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Command of 316th Medical Group changes hands
August 28, 2024 — U.S. Air Force Col. Stacy G. Friesen assumed command of the 316th Medical Group during a ceremony, Aug. 20. Friesen previously served as the deputy command surgeon for Air Force Central Command at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. Her career also includes leadership positions in both operational and staff assignments, with a particular focus on medical operations and health care strategy. Friesen has served in various roles across the Air Force, including command positions and deployments in support of operations Enduring Freedom and Inherent Resolve, and other key missions... MORE

MHS GENESIS goes live at Joint Base Andrews
March 27, 2023 — The 316th Medical Group hosted a “Flipping the Switch" event to mark its transition to the new health records system, MHS GENESIS, at the Malcolm Grove Medical Center, March 25, 2023... MORE

Col. Robert A. Corby, 316th Medical Group commander, and CMSgt. William Schumacher, 316th MDG Command Chief, applaud the welcoming of MHS Genesis

316th MDG holds skills fair for medical staff
October 29, 2021 — The 316th Medical Group held a skills fair for installation medical staff at Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center, JBA, Md., Oct. 26, 2021... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Arevalo (center), Raven, 316th Security Forces Group, teaches Airmen non-lethal combat strategies during the Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center Fair at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 26, 2021.

Not today COVID: Volunteers help administer vaccines to base community
March 22, 2021 — Members from the 316th Medical Group and volunteers administered COVID-19 vaccine doses at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 12, 2021. The 316th MDG has followed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines regarding proper procedures to mitigate and combat the spread of COVID-19. Currently, retirees, front-line emergency responders and personnel with certain prior medical conditions may get vaccinated at JBA... MORE

COVID-19 survivor continues recovering, recommends vaccinations
January 5, 2021 — Six months ago this week, he began experiencing severe shortness of breath... MORE

Tech Sgt. Lloyd Tumbaga toured the Pentagon in July 2019.

316th MDG learns about casualty care for military working dogs
December 7, 2020 — Members from the 316th Medical Group participated in an annual Canine Tactical Combat Casualty Care Course, a training course for teaching medical professionals how to aid wounded MWDs in deployed conditions, at Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 12, 2020. Intended for service members from all military branches, the course aims to share knowledge about how to quickly aid MWDs during emergency situations in deployed environments... MORE

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Catherine Vodel (left), Marine Helicopter Squadron One military working dog handler, and U.S. Army Capt. Carli Williams (right), course instructor and veterinarian at Ft. Belvoir, Va., pet Ory, military working dog, during an annual Canine Tactical Combat Casualty Care Course at Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 12, 2020.

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Faces behind the Joint Base Andrews Air Show

From logistics and ground operations to aerial coordination, Airmen, civilians and community partners have been working behind the scenes to bring the 2025 Joint Base Andrews Andrews Air Show to life.The work of these teams spans every corner of the...

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Lessons in leadership for new supervisors

I had the honor of serving as class mentor for Airman Leadership School Class 25-Foxtrot, and I was guest speaker at their graduation on Aug. 28, 2025. Watching these dedicated Airmen complete their first level of professional military education was...