October is Energy Action Month

A presidential proclamation signed in 1991 designated October as EnergyAction Month and the event runs concurrently with the first few weeks offall. Click here to read the Energy Action Month letter signed by senior Air Forceleadership.

No FY14 budget, tuition assistance suspended

With the U.S. government failing to pass a fiscal 2014 budget, all tuition assistance for classes starting on or after Oct. 1 will be suspended until further notice. As a result, effective immediately, the ability to apply for TA through the Air Force Virtual Education Center is on hold. "Airmen

JBA reduces energy consumption

Small energy-saving personal habits such as turning off lights and powering down office equipment when not in use at Joint Base Andrews have produced big financial savings for the Air Force, and ultimately, the American public.In fiscal year 2012, the installation achieved direct energy and

New AFDW command chief strives to lead, inspire

The new Air Force District of Washington command chief arrived at Joint Base Andrews less than a month ago. Since that time, he's been learning about the command's mission and its people. AFDW Command Chief Master Sgt. Jose A. LugoSantiago moved here from Joint Base San Antonio, the largest joint

Government shutdown impacts on JBA facilities

Due to the government shutdown, the following facilities will operate under special hours:Services open: - Malcolm Grom Medical Clinins & Surgery Center; however, some services may be impacted due to decreased staffing- Child Development Centers Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.- Youth Center -

79th MDG facilities will remain open

The 779th Medical Group on Joint Base Andrews (Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center) and the 579th Medical Group on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling will be open for all patient functions. However, some services may be impacted due to decreased staffing. The JBA flu vaccine drive for

JBA Airmen showcase missions to delegate

DOD-Redskins battle childhood obesity

Joint Base Andrews hosted NFL Play 60 and the Washington Redskins Sept. 24, with the "Salute to Play 60 Military Challenge" teaching more than 230 military kids from the National Capital Region the importance of a healthy lifestyle. NFL Play 60 is the National Football League's campaign to encourage

JBA Airmen carry on POW/MIA remembrance

Commemorating the 33rd anniversary of National POW/MIA Recognition Day, members of the Air Force Sergeants Association's Chapter 102 hosted a 24-hour POW/MIA Vigil Run Sept. 19, and a POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony Sept. 20.More than 120 Department of Defense members had the opportunity to carry the

AF Honor Guard mission, culture captured in new Max Impact video

Max Impact, the premier rock band of The United States Air Force Band, debuted their latest music video project "Stand" Sept. 16 at the Air Force Association's Air and Space Technology Conference 2013.The original song, written by Airmen musicians Senior Master Sgt. Matthew Ascione and Tech. Sgt.