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JBA community holds inaugural State of the Base

Maj. Gen. Joel Jackson, Air Force District of Washington commander, gives the opening speech during the State of the Base at the Club at Andrews, Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 12, 2022. During the presentation, the four topics discussed were the people, aircraft, infrastructure and the economic impact of the base on the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew-John Braman)
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Joint Base Andrews honorary commanders tour 316th Wing

Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews installation commander, 316th Wing senior leaders, and JBA honorary commanders return from their public affairs flight as they walk on the flightline during the Honorary Commanders Program quarterly visit on Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 4, 2022. Each honorary commander is invited to participate in various installation and unit events, in order to be a proactive supporter and advocate of the unit to which they are attached. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
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Joint Base Andrews honorary commanders tour 316th Wing

Mrs. Lisa Smith, Bowie Business Innovation Center executive director, “pilots” a helicopter in a virtual reality lab UH-1N Huey cockpit during the Honorary Commanders Program quarterly visit at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 4, 2022. The JBA Honorary Commanders Program matches a civic leader with a military leader to provide commanders a means to educate participants about the armed forces and their various missions. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
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Joint Base Andrews honorary commanders tour 316th Wing

Dr. Tameka Woodruff, science and technology program coordinator, Oxon Hill High School, Dr. Felicia Martin-Latief, STEM instructional supervisor for Prince George's County Public Schools, and Mrs. Samantha Cotton, science & technology program coordinator, Charles H. Flowers High School, pose following a mission brief in the auditorium of the Helicopter Operations Facility during the Honorary Commanders Program quarterly visit at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 4, 2022. The mission of the Honorary Commanders Program is twofold; one, to educate key community leaders about a unit’s mission and to foster a supportive relationship with the community, and two, to increase military involvement in civic endeavors and organizations and make members of the local community feel part of the unit. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
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Joint Base Andrews honorary commanders tour 316th Wing

Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews installation commander, 316th Wing senior leaders, and Joint Base Andrews honorary commanders pose in front of a 1st Helicopter Squadron UH-1N Huey Helicopter during the Honorary Commanders Program quarterly visit at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 4, 2022. The JBA Honorary Commanders Program matches a civic leader with a military leader to provide commanders a means to educate participants about the armed forces and their various missions. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
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Take Off Tuesday

Heading off to Basic Military Training today is Abigail Sekley, from Capital Heights, MD, who will be joining the 459th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Zyah Brown, from Portsmouth VA, who will be joining the 459th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, Jaden Hope from Virginia Beach, VA, who will be joining the 459th AMDS, Rosby Asiamiah from Norfolk, VA, who will be joining the 69th Aerial Port Squadron and Oladapo Odunuga from Lithicum Heights, MD, who will be joining the 459th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt. Cierra Presentado)
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JBA raises awareness for the month of April

Joint Base Andrews senior leadership pose for a photo during a proclamation signing dedicated to Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, April 1, 2022, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Alongside the month of the Military Child, April focuses on prevention and caring for victims of sexual assault.
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JBA raises awareness for the month of April

Joint Base Andrews senior leadership participated in a proclamation signing dedicated to Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, April 1, 2022, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and installation commander, gave opening remarks to kick off the event and recognize April as the month of the Military Child and Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
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JBA raises awareness for the month of April

Joint Base Andrews senior leadership pose for a photo during a proclamation signing dedicated to the Month of the Military Child, April 1, 2022, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Leadership from units across the installation came to show support.
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JBA raises awareness for the month of April

Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and installation commander, signs the proclamation dedicated to the month of the Military Child, April 1, 2022, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. During the month of April, units across Joint Base Andrews come together to thank the children of our service members and veterans for their strength and sacrifices, by recognizing the month of the Military Child.
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National Vietnam War Veterans Day honored with remembrance and commemorative pinning

Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and installation commander, poses for a group photo with Vietnam War veterans on March, 29, 2022 at the Joint Base Andrews, Md. The event was meant to honor Vietnam War veterans in the National Capital Region on National Vietnam War Veterans Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amir R. Young)
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National Vietnam War Veterans Day honored with remembrance and commemorative pinning

Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and installation commander, awards a Vietnam War veteran a commemorative pin, March, 29, 2022 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The pins were part of a ceremony to honor Vietnam War veterans on National Vietnam War Veterans Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amir R. Young)
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National Vietnam War Veterans Day honored with remembrance and commemorative pinning

Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and installation commander, shakes hands with a Vietnam War veteran, March, 29, 2022 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The event was part of a ceremony to honor Vietnam War veterans on National Vietnam War Veterans Day, where each veteran in attendance received a commemorative pin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amir R. Young)
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National Vietnam War Veterans Day honored with remembrance and commemorative pinning

Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and installation commander, awards a Vietnam War veteran a commemorative pin, March, 29, 2022 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The pins were part of a ceremony to honor Vietnam War veterans on National Vietnam War Veterans Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amir R. Young)
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459th Air Refueling Wing

March Warrior of the Month
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459th ARW conducts readiness exercise to maintain preparedness

The 459th Air Refueling Wing held a readiness exercise over the February Unit Training Assembly weekend to demonstrate its preparedness when needed. Members from the maintenance, mission support, and operations groups were tested on their ability to respond, their knowledge, and their problem-solving skills. The wing conducts exercises periodically to keep capability at the highest level. Col. Gregory Buchanan, 459th ARW Commander said, “The global environment is constantly shifting and we must be prepared to meet any threat we are called to engage. I’m very proud of the effort our Liberators put into their training.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cierra Presentado)
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459th ARW conducts readiness exercise to maintain preparedness

The 459th Air Refueling Wing held a readiness exercise over the February Unit Training Assembly weekend to demonstrate its preparedness when needed. Members from the maintenance, mission support, and operations groups were tested on their ability to respond, their knowledge, and their problem-solving skills. The wing conducts exercises periodically to keep capability at the highest level. Col. Gregory Buchanan, 459th ARW Commander said, “The global environment is constantly shifting and we must be prepared to meet any threat we are called to engage. I’m very proud of the effort our Liberators put into their training.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cierra Presentado)
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459th ARW conducts readiness exercise to maintain preparedness

The 459th Air Refueling Wing held a readiness exercise over the February Unit Training Assembly weekend to demonstrate its preparedness when needed. Members from the maintenance, mission support, and operations groups were tested on their ability to respond, their knowledge, and their problem-solving skills. The wing conducts exercises periodically to keep capability at the highest level. Col. Gregory Buchanan, 459th ARW Commander said, “The global environment is constantly shifting and we must be prepared to meet any threat we are called to engage. I’m very proud of the effort our Liberators put into their training.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cierra Presentado)
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DEERS updates

Being able to use TRICARE depends on you keeping your information up to date in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS). DEERS is a database of active duty and retired service members, their family members, and others who are eligible for TRICARE. TRICARE eligibility shows up in DEERS based on the sponsor’s status. It’s essential to keep your DEERS record up to date to get timely and effective TRICARE benefits.
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459th couple reflects on self-care and balancing work/life mix

Technical Sergeants David and Ashley Bryant pose for a photo July 16, 2020, while enjoying time away from work. The mil-to-mil couple commits to activities together once a quarter as a way to maintain a healthy relationship while balancing being full-time service members. (Courtesy photo)
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