April 25, 2018 AFRC, Army aerial porters train to ensure expeditionary success The 459th Air Refueling Wing’s mission is to provide combat-ready Citizen Airmen anytime, anywhere. Reservists here take this standard very seriously and train hard to ensure success in real-world and deployed environments. Members of the 69th Aerial Port Squadron conducted joint inspection and
April 20, 2018 Airman revives JBA designated driver program Airman 1st Class Nala Cormier was 11 years old on the day she heard sudden, frantic noises of hysteria and dismay outside her Church Point, Louisiana, home. She followed the sounds until she found the source – her older sister holding her toddler son in her arms, wailing.“A drunk driver swerved into
April 16, 2018 Alcohol Awareness Month What is alcohol? For some, it is the cornerstone of a good weekend or an occasional indulgence attached to special occasions and holidays. However, for some, alcohol is a problem-causing beverage linked to negative memories or used as a coping strategy.
April 11, 2018 Go Green for the Wing Spring is a time when it is natural to experience a renewed appreciation for nature as the cold of winter subsides and warmer weather promotes new growth. This perfectly coincides with both Earth Day, April 22, and Arbor Day, April 27.
April 6, 2018 Stop The Bleed Recognizing the importance of responding to a potential mass trauma event, JBA became the first installation in the Department of Defense to make bleeding control kits and training available installation wide on March 29, 2018.
April 6, 2018 Strength in recovery: victim becomes advocate It was not the 21st birthday she was expecting. She got off of work at midnight, and her co-worker asked her if she wanted to celebrate. Tired, but still wanting to have some fun, she agreed.
April 5, 2018 A public health summer message – helpful tips to prevent ticks National Public Health Week runs from April 2-8, 2018. The 11th Medical Group, Public Health Flight, will have a series of information displays set up at the 11 MDG clinic, JBA commissary and west side gymnasium, to pass along helpful tips regarding ticks and how to help keep everyone safe while
April 4, 2018 JBA, Dover units transport ground-breaking NASA probe 89th Aerial Port Squadron and 3rd Airlift Squadron Airmen, along with NASA employees, loaded the Parker Solar Probe onto a 3rd Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III on Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 3, 2018. The probe will travel from JBA to Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., where it
March 29, 2018 Maryland’s lieutenant governor visits JBA Col. E. John Teichert and other base leaders gave Maryland Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford a tour of JBA to strengthen military-community relations.
March 23, 2018 Ceremonial guardsman showcases AF excellence in hometown As Airman 1st Class Liam Cain, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman, started marching, cheers erupted from the crowd of parade goers dressed in green. Large groups of attendees lined the city streets as parade performers strode in kilts to Irish themed music while the sounds of bagpipes