Weekly Events at JBA
April 27 – May 3
Have your voice heard; go to the Dragon’s Lair and provide your opinion, questions or inputs directly to the 11th Wing Commander, “Dragon”. Questions will be answered by Dragon directly.
https://11wg.sharepoint.afncr.af.mil/Lists/Dragons%20Lair/
“The Dragon’s Lair”
**DISCLAIMER: The “Dragon’s Lair” forum is only accessible via government computers**
QOLCOMM
If you’re having trouble opening links, please copy and paste web address to browser to view.
Have a suggestion to improve the quality of life at JBA?
The Quality of Life Communication feedback tool will help get your ideas to base leadership, click the QOLCOMM link above.
LiveSafe
For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.jba.af.mil/About-Us/LiveSafe
JBA Social Media
Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Flickr
**FACILITY CLOSURE ALERT: West Fitness Center Tactical Area**
Beginning April 16, the Tactical Area of the West Fitness Center (area with the indoor track) will be closed for renovations. Construction slated for completion around June 1.
Read more about it HERE
**ROAD CLOSURE ALERT: Multiple Roads**
JBA will experience some construction that may impact travel times:
B1206 Fuel Area: April 9 to 25
Virginia Gate Construction: April 23 to May 25
Read more about it HERE
Andrews Theater
Avengers: Infinity War showing this weekend, April 27 to 29
Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Read more about it HERE
Earth/Arbor Week
April 27 – Shredder Trucks
For more details, click HERE
Women’s Mentorship Forum
April 27, 12 p.m. @ The Community Commons Chesapeake Room
The Women’s Mentorship Forum is an informal group designed to bring together both military and civilian women to provide each participant the opportunity to present, share, encourage one another, and provide & receive mentorship. Read more about it HERE
75 Years of Readiness and Response Celebration
May 2, 3 p.m. @ Hangar 3
The event will include refreshments and a performance by Max Impact. See flyer HERE
JBA Chiefs Group 6th Annual Half Marathon
May 19, 6:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Read more about it HERE
Second Annual Fire Explorer Program
The program is designed to give out youth (ages 14-18) the opportunity to learn about the fire service through training by the JB Andrews firefighters.
If interested, please contact Mrs. Laura Garritsen or TSgt Jones @ 301-981-6977 or via email.
Registration: May 1 to June 15
Academy Class Dates: June 25 to 30
Read more about it HERE
Blood Drive
May 22, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Read more about it HERE
JBA Wingman – Shipmate Sports Day
May 22. Base-wide event with events such as softball, volleyball, basketball, soccer, classes and a readiness challenge. FREE lunch will be provided for all participants.
Read more about it HERE
2018 Imagine Andrews Enrollment Lottery
February 15 to 25 May for the 2018 to 2019 school year
The lottery will gather a pool of applicants over the course of three months to determine which students will have the opportunity to attend. Military families selected for enrollment will be notified between May 26 and June 4. Read more about it HERE
2018 Green Dot Training
Initial (Foundational) – sign up if you did NOT complete Green Dot in CY2016 & CY2017.
Refresher – sign up if you did attend the Green Dot in CY2016 and/or CY2017.
All Airmen (RegAF, Reserve and ANG) and Air Force civilian personnel (appropriated and non-appropriated [full-time]) must complete the 2018 Integrated SAPR/Suicide Prevention Training and the Commander’s Toolkit: SAPR Talking Points to satisfy the SAPR and Suicide Prevention annual training requirements. The Commander’s Toolkit: SAPR Talking Points, satisfy NDAA, DOD and AFI requirements and cannot be waived. Contractors are encouraged, but not required, to complete the training. (Ref: DoDI 6495.02, AFI 90-6001 and AFI 90-505) – Sign up HERE
Family Advocacy
Bldg. 1191 Menoher Dr.
Please call to sign up as seating is limited: 240-857-9680
11th FSS Events
For more information about the FSS Events below, check out our website to view our Force Support Squadron’s Spotlight Magazine.
ID Card Section (MPS)301-981-1776
Assignments Out-processing (Appointment Only): Mon, Wed, & Fri at 0900
Initial Assignment Brief (Appointment Only): Tues & Thurs at 0900
Retention & Article 137 Brief (Walk-in): Tues & Thurs at 1000
MPS Closures: 26 April for monthly training.
Reminder: Hours for Customer Support, Career Development and Force Management – Flyer
DEERS appointments are available daily from 0830-1500! Please go to https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil to schedule your appointment.
Walk-ins are welcome on a first come, first served basis. Please note, there may be an extended wait. For your planning purposes, please note that the wait is even longer on Mondays and Fridays. Active Duty personnel in uniform have priority over walk-ins 0830-1030.
Fitness Centers 301-981-7101
Alpha Warrior Air Force Tour – Flyer
Barclay Stockett Alpha Warrior Competitor coming May 11-12 – Bio
Kevin Klein Alpha Warrior Competitor coming May 11-12 – Bio
16 April – 1 June: Tactical Fitness Center Running Track and Area Closed – Flyer
Hours of Operation Starting 16 April – Flyer
Get Fit, Stay Fit Incentive Program – Flyer
24 Hour Fitness Available – Register your CAC at the Front Desk at the Tactical and the East Side Gyms
Check out our weekly classes at www.andrewsfss.com/fitness/schedule.html
Register for The Aim High Run Series at jbaaimhighrunseries2018.eventbrite.com – Flyer
30 April: Intramural Soccer Begins – Flyer
1- 31 May: May Fitness Tactical Fitness Challenge
2 May – 0700: Wingman 5K – Flyer
Community Commons 301-981-4041
The Landing Zone is Closed until Further Notice. Check back on Facebook Page: AndrewsCAC for updates!
4 May – 1900-2200: Art N Sip – Flyer
Information, Tickets and Tours 301-981-4041
Universal Orlando Service Member Savings – Flyer
Want to be in the know for fun ITT activities? Join the ITT mailer list by emailing ittjba042015@gmail.com
Professional Sporting Events tickets can be purchased at ITT.
Military & Family Support Center 301-981-7087
The Imagine Andrews Military Lottery will end May 25, 2018 at 11:59 pm
27 April – 1200-1400: Your Child’s Right Under IDEA & Navigating the IEP Process
30 April – 4 May – 0800-1630: TAP GPS -5 Day Workshop
2 May – 0800-1100: Pre-separation Counseling
3 May – 0800-1100: Capstone
4 May – 1100-1200: Building a Healthy Marriage
8 May – 0900-1530: Home-Based Career & Telework Job Development Program – Flyer
Outdoor Recreation 301-981-4109/5663
28 April – 1000-1200: Indoor Skydiving – Flyer
5 May – 0800: Tandem Skydiving
Library 301-981-6454
April Calendar of Events – Flyer
28 April – 1000: Jr. Writing Club – Flyer
28 April – 1100: Creative Writing Club – Flyer
28 April – 1400-1600: ComputerEase Class
30 April – 5 May: Children’s Book Week
3 May – 1830: Reader’s Wing Book Club
5 May – 1300-1800: Game Club
Education & Training 301-981-6377
1 April-31 May: Education Needs Assessment Survey! Click for survey! – Survey
1 May – 0800: Airman Higher Education Briefing
DFAC 301-981-6661
The DFAC offers breakfast items during lunch time on Monday’s, Thursday’s and Friday’s – Flyer
The Club at Andrews 301-568-3100
Become a Member of The Club at Andrews! Visit us for more information or visit myairforcelife.com.
4 May – 1500-1800: First Friday Social – Hosted by The PAG – Flyer
5 May – 1100-1500: Cinco de Mayo Festival – Flyer
Youth 301-981-5636 and CDC 301-981-3055
Spring Break Registration: Please submit your application at www.militarychildcare.com
1-30 April: Month of the Military Child
27-28 April – 2100-0600: Operations Megaphone Teen Lock-In
1 May-30 June: Teen Adventure Weeks and Specialty Camps
1 May-1 June: AF Teen Aviation Camp
1 May-1June: AF Space Camp
1 May-1 June: AF Leadership Camp
1 May-30 June: S.T.E.M Center of Innovation
5 May – 1100-1200: Family Zumba Day
Check out the Force Support Squadron’s website and FSS Facebook to see what other upcoming events they have scheduled.
MDG Classes and Closures
In-Flight Wellness Weekly Newsletter
Wellness Tips to Better your Life. The Joint Base Andrews Health Promotion Team debunks myths about health and provides helpful information about how to eat and live healthy. Check out the Newsletter HERE
TriCare
On January 1, 2018, the TRICARE North and South regions combined to form TRICARE East. Humana Military is the contractor for TRICARE East.
For enrollments, billing and benefit inquiries please contact Humana Military at 1-800-444-5445
Closure
All patient/staff parking next to the old hospital, Bldg 1050, will be CLOSED as construction on the new clinic and dental clinic progresses.
Patients and staff should park in the covered parking garage or the adjacent surface parking lot by the clinic, Bldg 1060. Spaces are also available in the Chapel parking lot. Please plan accordingly or have someone drop you off at the entrance of Bldg 1050 for ease of entrance.
Closure
2nd Thursday of each month – 11th MDG training day
The 11th MDG will be open, but with limited services and extended wait times due to military training requirements.
Diabetes Self-Management Education Class
1st and 2nd Tuesday each month 0800-1230: 11th MDG Women’s Health Clinic Conference Room
POC: Maj Joanne Kmetz (240-612-2396)
Weight Management Class
4th Monday each month 0800-1000: 11th MDG Women’s Health Clinic Conference Room
POC: Ms. Maureen Harris (240-612-2703) or Ms. Deborah Enriquez (240-612-1371)
Healthy Heart Class
2nd Monday each month 0900-1200: 11th MDG Women’s Health Clinic Conference Room
POC: Maj. Joanne Kmetz (240-612-2396)
Tobacco Cessation Classes
Tuesdays 1130-1300: Bldg. 1050 (old hospital), 4th Floor, Rm A4-7- Flyer
Health Promotion Office: 240-612-1745
Clinical Health Psychology: 240-857-8942
Stress Management Classes
Tuesdays 1300-1400: Bldg. 1050 (old hospital), 4th Floor, Rm A4-7- Flyer
Marriage Check-up
Behavioral health consultants at Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgical Center are offering a Marriage Checkup as part of a research study sponsored by the U.S. Army Medical Research and Material Command (USAMRMC). The Checkup is offered to active-duty members and their spouses who would like to find out more about the health of their marriage. The Marriage Checkup will give you the tools and resources to strengthen your connection.
Call 301-539-9736 or email marriagecheckupJBA@gmail.com
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