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March 2, 2021

Joint Base Andrews, Md. — Airmen from the 316th Wing attended an in-person and virtual professional development seminar Feb. 26, 2021, at Joint Base Andrews, Md.

Dec. 31, 2020

JBA first responders are base’s first recipients of historic COVID-19 vaccine

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. — Members from the 316th Medical Group administered the new Moderna COVID-19 vaccine here, Dec. 30, 2020.

U.S. Air Force Col Tyler Schaff and Chief Master Sgt. Ezekiel Ross, 316th Wing Commander and Command Chief, welcome Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass, and Chief Master Sgt. Nathaniel Perry, Air Force First Sgt. Special Duty Manager, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 23, 2020. Bass and her team attended the 316th Operations Group’s immersion tour. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Kaylea Berry)

Nov. 24, 2020

316th Operations Group hosts immersion tour for CMSAF Bass

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. — The 316th Operations Group hosted an immersion tour for Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass, at the 1st Helicopter Squadron, Nov. 23, 2020. The tour included briefs about the organizations, missions, and responsibilities of the 1st Helicopter Squadron, 316th Operations Support Squadron, and the 316th OG.

A Security Forces defender stands at the 316th Security Support Squadron armory window to receive the weapons and equipment for his shift on Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 17, 2020. The armory also houses weapons for general officers and personnel living on base.

June 23, 2020

Armory Maintains the Mission during COVID-19

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. — The 316th Security Support Squadron armory ensures the defenders are armed and ready to support the mission.

The Air Force Medical Service offers a secure messaging platform for patients and families to communicate safely, securely and conveniently with their Air Force providers. (Courtesy Graphic)

May 21, 2020

Clinic patients urged to use virtual messaging tool

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. — COVID-19 pandemic safeguards are well established on base to enable Airmen to seek necessary healthcare, according to Col. Andrew Purath, Joint Base Andrews and 11th Wing commander.

This week's America's Airman is Mrs. Robin Wood.

May 14, 2020

America's Airman: Ms. Robin Wood

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. — This week's America's Airman is Ms. Robin Wood.

Gallons of hand sanitizer sit on a shelf in the Security Forces Combined Resources Facility on Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 20, 2020. The 11th Security Support Squadron placed an order for 30 gallons of hand sanitizer to ensure personnel are safe while fulfilling the mission.

April 24, 2020

Finding Essential Supplies in Unconventional Places

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. — DELIVER DEFENDER EXCELLENCE | The 11th Security Support Squadron continues to provide mission support thanks to assistance from a local business.

The Temporary Lodging Facility provides lodging for essential personnel supporting the mission on Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 13, 2020. Individuals under precautionary quarantine are located on a dedicated floor and use separate entrances and exits to reduce possible risks.

April 24, 2020

Maintaining the Mission during COVID-19: Lodging

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. — SUPPORT | The 11th Force Support Squadron Lodging continues to support mission readiness by providing lodging to mission essential personnel.

Jan. 20, 2020

MLK day interviews

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. — A video featuring Joint Base Andrews Airmen about the impacts MLK had on todays military.

Nov. 13, 2019

JBA to host AF Wounded Warrior CARE event

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. — JBA is scheduled to host the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program’s Northeast CARE event Nov. 15-23. The AFW2 Program provides personalized care and services for wounded, ill, or injured Airmen through adaptive sports programs, caregiver training and strategies, post-military transition assistance as well as benefits and entitlement assistance.