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Sept. 27, 2021
Joint Base Andrews honorary commanders tour 113th Wing

Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, hosted a tour of the 113th Wing, District of Columbia Air National Guard for the JBA Honorary Commanders (HCCs) Program on Sept. 14, 2021.
Sept. 23, 2021
Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or
Sept. 17, 2021
Air Force Reserve demonstrates strategic depth of combat airlift on Wyoming highway during training exercise

Air Force Reserve Command kicked off a week-long exercise, Rally in the Rockies 2021, by landing a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft on the highway near Rawlins, Wyoming, Sept. 13. The highway closed early in the morning to ensure the aircrew could safely practice recovering personnel without access
Sept. 15, 2021
Rally in the Rockies 2021: Day 1

Personnel conducted a high altitude, low opening jump during Rally in the Rockies 2021 exercise, Sept. 13, 2021, Guernsey, Wyo. HALO jumps are typically employed when stealth is necessary to infiltrate enemy territory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Ashley Walker)
Sept. 14, 2021
Under Secretary of the Air Force talks mandatory COVID vaccination efforts with Air Force Reserve

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- During a roundtable discussion at the 459th Air Refueling Wing at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sep. 11, 2021, Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones met with Air Force reservists to discuss the DoD-wide COVID-19 vaccination directive and its quickly approaching
Sept. 2, 2021
459th ARW Liberators tackle Fall cleanup in beautification effort

Several 459th ARW Liberators hit the pavement and the grassy areas of the unit today to participate in the wing's Fall clean up for a few hours Sep. 2, 2021. The members were provided trash bags, and reflective belts and gloves for safety.
Aug. 27, 2021
459th lunges into fitness!

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. — New physical fitness requirements for Airmen began on July 1, 2021, consisting of only three components: push-ups, sit-ups and the 1.5-mile run. Accordingly, the 459th Air Refueling Wing held its return to fitness testing during the August 14-15 UTA and Airmen are glad to
Aug. 24, 2021
DOD intends to mandate Pfizer vaccine, Pentagon official says

Since the Food and Drug Administration granted full approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, it's very likely the vaccine will soon become mandatory for Defense Department personnel, the Pentagon press secretary said.
Aug. 21, 2021
CY22 selection board schedule helps shape force

The Department of the Air Force recently published the Calendar Year 2022 Air Force and Space Force Selection Board schedules, identifying when thousands of Airmen and Guardians will compete for promotion, helping shape and develop the force.
Aug. 18, 2021
Military Families Program gives back to JBA community

The Military Families Program and Veteran Success Resource Group partnered with Joint Base Andrews to host a Military Market and Enlisted Service Celebration at the Community Commons here, Aug. 11.