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  • Joint Base Andrews prepares for WSSC-projected water restrictions, outages

    Joint Base Andrews is preparing for the WSSC-projected water restrictions and outages on base. More information will be posted here as soon as it becomes available. Base residents should start following these water storage tips from the WSSC: Store 1 to 2 gallons of safe water per person per day.

  • 79th MDW furlough impacts

    During the furlough period of July 8 through Sept. 30, 2013, the 779th Medical Group and 579th Medical Group clinics plan to remain open with no changes to customer service hours. However, during the furlough period patients should anticipate a decrease in access to care in primary and specialty

  • AFDW civilian receives FEW award

    The organization, Federally Employed Women, recognized a member of the Air Force District of Washington for the work she has done to promote diversity throughout her career.The organization selected Erm Rodriguez-Heffner, AFDW Manpower, Personnel and Services director, as the 2013 Federally Employed

  • Drivers Take Heed - New Barrier Light Sequence in effect

    The Team Andrews community is reminded the new vehicle barrier lighting sequence will take effect July 8 across all Air Force installations and will continue until further notice. The new vehicle barrier light sequence is as follows:Seeing no lights on a barrier means the same as a green traffic

  • Free baseball game Friday

    Nothing says summer like baseball and fireworks. The Bowie Baysox, a Class AA affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, donated 2,000 tickets to the outdoor recreation center for Team Andrews and Military Appreciation night. In previous years, the Baysox have hosted service members from all branches. This

  • Base Pool opens in time for 4th of July fun

    With the weather heating up and the sun shining on Joint Base Andrews, base residents look for ways to beat the heat. One of the best ways for DOD card holders to cool down is the base pool. Usually the base pool opens Memorial Day weekend, but due to necessary repairs, the pool officially opened

  • Operation KID Mode offers families deployment insight

    After more than a decade supporting contingencies overseas, millions of service members know first hand how deployments effect the normalcy of their lives.  Always ready to support the mission, these Airmen, Marines, Soldiers and Sailors are prepared to make it happen in a moment's notice.  It's

  • Senior leaders remember fallen heroes on America's birthday

    Acting Secretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody send the following Independence Day message to the men and women of the U.S. Air Force:Happy Birthday, America! For 237 years, our Nation has been built

  • On the Road to Recovery; A Wounded Warrior Story

    The cool breeze and darkening night slowly embraced the German landscape with a tender grip; all seems well in homes full of urban life, bustling about. However, events quickly turn tense when all sounds are interrupted by the clash of metal grinding asphalt; the sound of a motorcycle slamming the

  • Feds Feed Families makes significant impact in NCR lives

    Food banks across the National Capital Region and around the country are facing severe shortages of nonperishable items this summer. Air Force District of Washington's 2013 Feds Feed Families campaign is in full gear here to help fill the pantries of local citizens. Feds Feed Families is an annual