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New ID card appointment website now available
May 21, 2020 — The Defense Manpower Data Center recently released their DEERS appointment system known as "ID Card Office Online." With this new system rolling out faster than planned, the previous RAPIDS Appointment Scheduler will now shut down with current appointments transferred into the new system. ... MORE

The 6th Force Support Squadron military personnel flight assists customers with common access cards, dependent IDs, reserve IDs, retiree IDs, and Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) updates at the DEERS & ID Cards office on base on MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Aug. 23, 2018.

JBA’s Child and Youth program vs COVID-19 during Month of the Military Child
April 30, 2020 — April is the Month of the Military Child, a time when the Department of Defense, the Department of Defense Education Activity, and the military community honor the sacrifices made by military families worldwide, especially the experiences of children... MORE

Child-care providers and children from Child Development Center 2 wave as a Month of the Military Child parade drives past on Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 24, 2020. The parade traveled through JBA’s base housing to show support for children who have parents serving in the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared Duhon)

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.

America’s Airmen welcomes AFDW commander
October 19, 2017 — 1st Lt. Patrick Noyes, left, 11th Force Support Squadron sustainment flight chief, pulls Maj. Gen... MORE

Facility closures due to air show
September 14, 2017 — The 2017 Andrews Air Show: Air and Space Expo is scheduled Sept. 15 to 17. Hours of operations of some facilities may vary in order to support the event. ... MORE

Plan, Save, Spend: Military Saves Week at Andrews
February 22, 2017 — Joint Base Andrews will observe Military Saves Week in conjunction with the nationwide America Saves... MORE

In conjunction with the nationwide America Saves Campaign, Joint Base Andrews will observe Military Saves Week and host educational events from Feb. 27 to March 3. This week is dedicated to educating Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy and National Guard Bureau personnel about personal financial matters ranging from debt reduction to retirement planning. (Courtesy photo)

Airman scratches creative itch with writing club
February 10, 2017 — Since October 2016, Tech. Sgt. Joseph Murray, 11th Force Support Squadron manpower analyst, has hosted creative writing club meetings twice a month at the Joint Base Andrews library. During each meeting, members come together to express themselves, in writing, in a group setting, as a means to explore their imaginations. ... MORE

The creative writing club meetings take place on base on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and are open to all.

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U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog Cchango looks up at his handler, Staff Sgt. Alexis Krippel, during his retirement ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 6, 2025.

From kennel to couch: MWD Cchango and Nero retire after distinguished service

Military Working Dogs Cchango and Nero were honored during a ceremony Aug. 6, 2025, recognizing their retirement from active duty and adoption into permanent homes...

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tim Marriner, 316th Security Forces Squadron commander, attend the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Military Service Appreciation Luncheon, May 22, 2025.

Continuing the mission: Honoring military veterans in law enforcement

The following are remarks given by Lt. Col. Tim Marriner, 316th Security Forces Squadron commander, at the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Military Service Appreciation Luncheon, May 22, 2025. The remarks have been edited for length and...