FACEBOOK LIVE WITH THE COMMANDER AND COMMAND CHIEF
Join us on the 17th @1200 for the next 11th Wing Commander’s Facebook LIVE Q&A. Just log into Facebook and head to JBA’s page at www.facebook.com/jointbaseandrews/ to have your questions answered directly by Colonel Andrew Purath and Chief Tom Daniels.
Do you have questions you want answered? You can either write them in the comments section during the live event, or you can send a private message to JBA’s Facebook account prior to the broadcast.
If you read the weekly emailer and would like to see it stick around, email jacob.a.richmond.mil@mail.mil.
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
Andrews Theater
Blood Drive
The Base Theater is hosting a blood drive event on Dec. 19. For more information on times and how to sign up click here.
AF Connect App
Download the AF Connect App on your Apple or Android App store, then add Joint Base Andrews to your favorites to stay updated on directory and base information.
Legal office hour changes
Changes to the walk in hours for legal assistance and wills are as follows; Tuesday: 1200-1400, Thursday: 1000-1200. The new day for drafting and executing wills and medical power of attorneys is Wednesday.
Active-duty only clinical teams in family health clinics
The Air Force Medical Service, including the 11th Medical Group, created active-duty only clinical teams on July 1, 2019. Find out more information about the change here.
Base Guides
Stop by the Public Affairs office (Jones Bldg. Suite 2330) to pick up a 2019 Base Guide.
Airman Safety App (ASAP)
This application provides a simple-to-use touch-point for anyone to report a hazardous condition or event. You may also retrieve popular, top-level safety data and access tools and information to make your life and workplace safer. Airman Safety Action Report. Initiate a safety report just by answering a series of simple questions. It only takes a few minutes. Check out the flyer here.
Weapons, Health and Your Feelings Survey
Service members are requested for a 5-8 minute anonymous online survey about weapons use, health, and feelings. All levels of weapons experience (including none) are welcome. This study aims to understand the relationship between blast, overpressure and long term outcomes. Please visit this link to participate: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4165326/blast or call 301-319-7305 for more information. See the flyer for more details.
Interested in Retraining
If interested in retraining into the Air Force Manpower career field (AFSC 3F3X1), contact TSgt Fabian Garcia at 301-981-9386 at the Manpower and Organization Office. Qualifications are as follows: a minimum 5-skill level in any AFSC, minimum aptitude of General 66, current proficiency in algebra and a sincere desire to ensure Air Force resources are efficiently used.
Military & Family Support Center
For information on installation leader training for new Commanders and First Sergeants click here.
Professional Development & Leadership Training
For more information on professional development click here. For dates and times click here.
SparkX Center Schedule
Open Tinker
Monday – Friday
0830 – 1630
Welcome all Officers, Enlisted and Civilians get familiar with the Cell’s space & tools.
Escape SparkX Cell
Open to all military and DoD civilian employees. Signup via https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050e44abaf2da6ff2-spark
Workshop
Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050e44abaf2da6ff2-sparkx
SparkX Leadership/Professional Development
Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050e44abaf2da6ff2-spark
Afterhours access to the SparkX Cell via Common Access Card (CAC) is now available for those who have submitted projects as well as those who have been identified as trusted agents and facilitators.
SparkX Cell will like to brief at your next Commanders’ or All Calls, please contact the Cell to schedule.
Submit ideas via https://usaf.ideascalegov.com/a/sso/login
11th FSS Events
For more information about the FSS Events below, check out our website to view our Force Support Squadron’s Spotlight Magazine.
14 December – 0900-1100: Breakfast with Santa – Flyer
ID Card Section (MPF) 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
MPF Closures: ID Card section open for appointments and CAC pin resets.
DEERS appointments are available daily from 0730-1600. Please go to https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil to schedule your appointment.
ID Cards by Appointment ONLY. Mon-Fri 0730-1600.
2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, only open for ID Cards, 0830-1530. For appointments visit https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil .
Fitness Centers 301-981-7101
2019 Sports & Fitness Calendar – Flyer
Get Fit, Stay Fit Incentive Program
24 Hour Fitness Available – Register your CAC at the Front Desk at the Tactical and the East Side Gyms
Register your ID Card for Access to Fitness Center – Flyer
Community Commons 301-981-4041
20 December – 1800-2100: Art & Sip – Flyer
Information, Tickets and Tours 301-981-4041
ITT Fall & Winter Trips – Flyer
Universal Orlando Service Member Savings
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.
14 December – 1200-2400: Busch Gardens Christmas Town Bus Trip – Flyer
Military & Family Support Center 301-981-7087
November & December Workshop Calendar – Flyer
Outdoor Recreation 301-981-4109/5663
25 January – 0630 – Round Top Mountain Ski Trip – Flyer
Library 301-981-6454
Calendar of Events for December – Flyer
12 December – 1700-1900: Holiday Cookie Decorating Party – Flyer
14 December – 1000: Library Jr. Writing Club – Flyer
14 December – 1100: Library Creating Writing Club – Flyer
19 December – 1700-1900: Santa’s Workshop Holiday Party – Flyer
DFAC 301-981-6661
16 December – 2015: Colts at Saints on Monday Night Football – Flyer
The DFAC offers breakfast items during lunch time on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays
The Courses at Andrews 301-981-4653
Winter Sale at Pro Shop – Flyer
Every Friday – 1600-1800: Social Hour – Flyer
8 September-15 December – Sunday Redskins Football Food and Drink Specials
0630-1030 – Saturday Breakfast Pancake Special – Flyer
Youth Center 301-981-5363 and CDC 301-981-3055
Fall Registration: Please submit your application at www.militarychildcare.com
14 December – 0900-1100: Breakfast with Santa – Flyer
Check out the Force Support Squadron’s website and FSS Facebook to see what other upcoming events they have scheduled. Subscribe to our FSS weekly via the website homepage, to see upcoming events for the month.
MDG Classes and Closures
New Satellite Pharmacy Location
The Satellite Pharmacy has moved to the new Base Exchange inside the West Entrance. For more information, click here.
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
For enrollments to TRICARE East, 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.
Diabetes Self-Management Education Class
1st and 2nd Tuesday each month 0800-1230: 11th MDG Family Health Clinic Conference Room
POC: Ms. Deborah Enriquez (240-612-1371)
Healthy Heart Class
2nd Monday each month 0900-1200: 11th MDG Family Health Clinic Conference Room
POC: Ms. Deborah Enriquez (240-612-1371)
Tobacco Cessation Classes
Tuesdays 1500 -1630: Bldg. 1050 (old hospital), 4th Floor, Rm A4-7
Behavioral Medicine Services: 240-857-8942
Health Promotion Office: 240-612-1745
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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