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Clinic patients urged to use virtual messaging tool
May 21, 2020 — 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... MORE

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)

America's Airman: Ms. Robin Wood
May 14, 2020 — This week's America's Airman is Ms. Robin Wood... MORE

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

Finding Essential Supplies in Unconventional Places
April 24, 2020 — DELIVER DEFENDER EXCELLENCE | The 11th Security Support Squadron continues to provide mission support thanks to assistance from a local business... MORE

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.

Maintaining the Mission during COVID-19: Lodging
April 24, 2020 — SUPPORT | The 11th Force Support Squadron Lodging continues to support mission readiness by providing lodging to mission essential personnel... MORE

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.

MLK day interviews
January 20, 2020 — A video featuring Joint Base Andrews Airmen about the impacts MLK had on todays military. ... MORE

JBA to host AF Wounded Warrior CARE event
November 13, 2019 — 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... MORE

New ground transportation facility brings 11th LRS back together
November 5, 2019 — Earlier this summer, Joint Base Andrews started construction on a new building to house the 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron... MORE

Same team, different uniform: The story of an Iraqi translator who became an American Airman
October 3, 2019 — In 2003, Airman 1st Class Saeed Shnawa was not Airman 1st Class Saeed Shnawa. He was a 21-year-old Iraqi student of technology at a university in Baghdad.That’s when American and coalition forces arrived to overthrow the Iraqi government, turning Baghdad a war zone. Like many young men and women in Baghdad, Shnawa fled the city, bound for western... MORE

Airman 1st Class Saeed Shnawa, an aircrew flight equipment technician assigned to the 811th Operations Support Squadron on Joint Base Andrews, Md., poses for a photo on base, June 6, 2019. Shnawa is an Iraq native who served as a translator for coalition forces during Operation Iraqi Freedom and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa D. Van Hook)

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

Tristan Jolley, Fire Explorer Academy cadet, opens a fire truck door during an exercise on Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 27, 2019. On the final day of the academy, Jolley and 10 other cadets demonstrated the skills they learned during the 6-day long program.

JBA hosts 2019 Small Business Summit
June 14, 2019 — Joint Base Andrews hosted the 2019 Small Business Summit here, June 13, 2019... 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

Memorial Day remembrance
May 30, 2019 — In the spring of 1865, the U.S. Civil War ended with a devastating loss for America -- more lives were claimed than any other conflict in U.S. history... MORE

Golden Knights kick-off the JBA Air Show
May 10, 2019 — The U.S. Army Golden Knights conducted a show at the "Legends in Flight" JBA Air & Space Expo at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 10, 2019... MORE

Blue Angels prep for JBA Air Show
May 8, 2019 — The Blue Angel’s C-130T Hercules “Fat Albert” and the remaining Blue Angel F/A-18 Hornets arrived ahead of the "Legends in Flight" Air & Space Expo at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 8, 2019... 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

What is readiness? The DORE was one example
April 18, 2019 — Roughly a week later, 11th Wing Inspector General staff and leaders across the installation are evaluating the overall success of the deployment operational readiness exercise we conducted here April 11, 2019... MORE

K9 Chronicles
April 1, 2019 — K9 Chronicles... MORE

Senior Airman Nathan White, 11th Security Support Squadron military working dog handler, and his dog, Toro, pose for a photo on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 28, 2019. White and Toro often patrol the base and sweep areas for potential threats to JBA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Noah Sudolcan)

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

Military working dog featuring Senior Airman Clifton Giles and his dog Jerry

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

USAF Band performs Guest Artist Series
January 30, 2019 — The U.S. Air Force Concert Band and guest trumpeter Allen Vizzutti performed the Guest Artist Series at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall, Jan. 24, 2019 in Alexandria, Va... MORE

National American Indian Heritage Month
November 5, 2018 — JBA is hosting multiple events throughout the month of November in recognition of National American Indian Heritage Month.The month-long observance is to recognize the significant contributions Native Americans have made throughout U.S. history. “We are just hoping to inform people and that everyone comes with an open mind,” said Chara Pina, staff... MORE

JBA to host 5th annual Fall Festival celebration
October 29, 2018 — 2018 Fall Festival information... MORE

Airman goes full gunny
October 24, 2018 — On a muggy summer day in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, a Marine Corps instructor stood on a ledge overlooking a swamp. He looked out at his crop of students, and his eyes found Master Sgt. Aretha Boston -- the only Airman in the platoon.He called her forward, and Boston walked up to the ledge.“Just as soon as I extended my hand, he grabbed it,”... MORE

Historic music brings nations together
June 22, 2018 — From Maj. Glenn Miller’s Birthplace Museum in the town of Clarinda, Iowa: In 1944, three years into the U.S.’ involvement in World War II, Glenn Miller’s Army Air Force Band opened with their song “Moonlight Serenade” in a giant steel hangar on Thurleigh Army Air Force Base, Europe. Over 3,000 men with the Eighth Air Force sat on the dirt floor, on... MORE

Malcolm Grow Medical Clinic celebrates 60 years of patient care
May 16, 2018 — Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center celebrated 60 years of patient care during an anniversary event here May 10, where service members recalled past accomplishments and looked to future ones. “I just owe so much thanks to the former commanders," said Col. Leslie Knight, 11th Medical Group commander. "It is the foundation they laid that... MORE

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