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.

Welsh champions communication, airpower in Air Force update

The Air Force chief of staff discussed airpower and the service's warfighting capabilities across its core missions at the Air Force Association's 2013 Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition here today.Gen. Mark A. Welsh III presented the Air Force update on the second day of the

Forum focuses on family

In remarks and an interactive session during the Air Force Association's Spouse and Family Forum here today, spouses of Air Force senior leaders championed the service's focus on families and support. Betty Welsh and Athena Cody, spouses of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief

Energy leader: The smart use of energy helps accomplish the mission

Military and industry leaders discussed the role of energy in helping the Air Force accomplish its mission and current initiatives to improve resiliency, reduce demand, assure supply, and foster an energy aware culture. Dr. Kevin Geiss, the deputy assistant secretary of the Air Force for Energy,

ISR official urges looking to history to face future challenges

At the Air Force Association Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition here Sept. 17, Lt. Gen. Robert P. Otto discussed the current state and way ahead for Air Force intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or ISR, and the role Airmen play in its planning and impact.As the Air Force's