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  • Prevention Week ignites at Andrews

     The 2016 Fire Prevention Week is being recognized at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Oct. 9 to Oct. 15. The week, run by 11th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department, will include a fire department vehicle parade through base housing, fire safety displays, pre-school fire education, live-fire demo,

  • JBA honors child as ‘Pilot for a Day’

    The day was filled with smiles and excitement as Kwami Penty, an 8-year-old diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor, became a “Pilot for a Day” and partook in an in-depth tour of Joint Base Andrews, Oct. 6, 2016. The event, sponsored by the Check-6 Foundation, occurs biannually here to indulge

  • HVAC Seasonal Changeover (Heating)

    The 11th Civil Engineer Squadron will initiate an installation-wide "No Heat/No Cool" period to assist them in switching heating, ventilation and air conditioning units from cooling to heating modes. The start date for this period will be Oct. 15 with an anticipated completion date of Nov. 15 or

  • AFDW celebrates the U.S. Air Force’s 69th birthday with a military Tattoo

    Precision, pride and teamwork were hallmarks of the night as Airmen from across the Air Force District of Washington (AFDW) commemorated the Air Force’s 69th birthday with a Military Tattoo on the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) Ceremonial Lawn, Washington, D.C., Sept. 22.The theme “American

  • Airmen Forgo Financial Fumbles

    Thousands of first-term Airmen join the Air Force each year, some right out of high school, where they begin careers and form financial building blocks for the rest of their lives. Financial counselors at the 11th Force Support Squadron help military members who’ve made financial mistakes and hope

  • JBA welcomes NATO Air Chiefs

    The NATO Air Chiefs’ plane is ushered in after arriving at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 18, 2016. They arrived in the U.S. for the semi-annual NATO Air Chiefs Symposium to discuss air and space power. (Photo by Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier)

  • Family Day fun for all

    Members of the 459th Air Refueling Wing and their families came out to celebrate Family Day at Joint Base Andrews, Md., September 11, 2016. “This year we have food setup for everyone, sumo wrestling, volley ball, dunk tank, children’s obstacle course and softball going on,” said Staff Sgt. Erin

  • Jensen takes the reins 459 MXS

    Major Kenneth W. Jensen took command of the 459th Maintenance Squadron in an assumption of command ceremony held in hanger 11 on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016. He received command from the 459th Maintenance Group Commander, Col. Roger S. Law. Jensen previously was the maintenance operations officer for

  • JBA and Locals Remember 9/11

    Joint Base Andrews members and local first responders took part in the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony held at Heritage Park on JBA, Md., Sept. 9.More than one hundred military members pay tribute to first responders and victims of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.This event is held every year to

  • Three birds, one life-saving mission

    As the deep, steady hum of fixed-wing engines gently vibrated the hull of the massive medical transport vessel, Airmen in olive green flight suits hurried about the cabin pouring over checklists, securing patients and ensuring proper operation of equipment.   More than a dozen flight nurses,