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June 3, 2020
5 Burning Questions: Resiliency During Crisis

In an effort to answer some of your top questions about a variety of subjects, the Air Force District of Washington continues the “5 Burning Questions” series.In this installment, the 11th Wing Community Support Team discusses resiliency during a crisis.
May 29, 2020
5 Burning Questions: AFDW Staff Judge Advocate

In an effort to answer some of your top questions about a variety of subjects, the Air Force District of Washington continues the “5 Burning Questions” series.In this installment, Laura Battle, AFDW Staff Judge Advocate attorney-advisor, covers the Hatch Act and teleworking.
April 30, 2020
SAPR office adapts to continue 24/7 mission support

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- The Air Force District of Washington Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program, and Joint Base Andrews’ Sexual Assault Response Coordinators and Victim Advocates, continue to offer 24/7 support for people who experience incidents of sexual assault throughout the
April 27, 2020
5 Burning Questions: Clinical/Tele-Health Dietician

The second installment in the “5 Burning Questions” series covers nutrition with answers from the 11th Medical Group’s clinical/tele-health dietician, Ms. Ann M. Elkins, MS, RD, LD.
April 24, 2020
5 Burning Questions: 844th Communications Group

In an effort to answer some of your top questions about a variety of subjects, the Air Force District of Washington is launching this series: “5 Burning Questions.” The first segment covers communications, computers, networks and teleworking.5BQ’s with Col. Michael Sinks, 844th Communications Group
April 20, 2020
Through the pane: Airman describes quarantine from family, newborn son

No cough, no fever, no body aches. Nothing really out of sorts other than a slightly diminished sense of taste and smell that made the dinner his wife had prepared seem a little bland. Unbeknownst to him, Master Sgt. Matthew Alejandro was sick with coronavirus.
March 31, 2020
PRESS RELEASE: Twin newborns medically evacuated from Korea land at Joint Base Andrews to receive care at Walter Reed

Twin newborns medically evacuated from Osan Air Base, South Korea, landed at Joint Base Andrews in a C-17 Globemaster III this evening. The pair were then transported to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for advanced neonatal care.
March 15, 2020
PRESS RELEASE:Joint Base Andrews to increase health protection condition

Joint Base Andrews will increase its health protection condition (HPCON) at 5 a.m. tomorrow in response to the coronavirus pandemic.At the direction of Col. Andrew Purath, the commander of the 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews, the base will shift from HPCON Alpha to HPCON Bravo.
March 15, 2020
DOD Officials Explain New Coronavirus Domestic Travel Restrictions

Defense officials announced restrictions on domestic travel for service members, Defense Department employees and family members in response to the new coronavirus, or COVID-19.
March 14, 2020
Defense Department releases statement on Domestic Travel Restrictions

On March 13, Deputy Secretary of Defense David L. Norquist approved new travel restrictions for service members, Defense Department civilians, and their families assigned to DoD installations, facilities and surrounding areas within the United States and its territories.