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WWE Superstars experience JBA mission
December 14, 2016 — In conjunction with an annual “Tribute to the Troops” performance, World Wrestling Entertainment... MORE

World Wrestling Entertainment Superstars prepare for a signing event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 13, 2016. The Superstars spent the morning touring JBA as a way to show their appreciation for the sacrifices military members have made, give back to the community and understand some of the missions that make up the armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

West Fitness Center gets renovated
December 14, 2016 — The locker rooms inside the West Fitness Center at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, reopened Dec. 13... MORE

Senior Airman Anthony Vallejos, 811th Security Forces Squadon raven, ties his boots inside the newly renovated West Fitness Center locker room at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 13, 2016. The improvements to the locker rooms included new ceilings, saunas, lockers, and heating ventilation and air conditioning units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)

JBA hosts 29th annual PCFC Christmas Party
December 14, 2016 — The 2016 Parents and Children Fighting Cancer Christmas Party, hosted by the Joint Base Andrews Fisher House, was held in hangar 3 here, Dec. 10... MORE

Mrs. Claus poses for a photo with attendees of the 2016 Parents and Children Fighting Cancer Christmas Party at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 10, 2016. Santa and Mrs. Claus delivered gifts to the military families in attendance. The JBA Fisher House has hosted the annual event since 1987. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)

New EO process cuts complaint resolution time
December 14, 2016 — Federal employees and applicants for civilian employment at Joint Base Andrews, Md., who file workplace complaints through the 11th Wing Equal Opportunity Office, may now see the resolution process shorten from several years to just a few months... MORE

Story behind the story
December 13, 2016 — It’s 7 a.m. and you’re waiting in the rain. You’ve checked each media credential against the secret... MORE

Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding, 11th Wing Public Affairs photojournalist, poses for a photo in the photo studio at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 9, 2016. Spalding is one of approximately 20 Airmen and civilians that make up 11 WG PA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)

USAF Band rocks Halls with Carols
December 13, 2016 — U.S. Air Force Concert Band performs a recital, Spirit of the Season 2016, at the Daughters of the... MORE

U.S. Air Force Concert Band performs a recital, Spirit of the Season 2016, at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall in the District of Columbia, Dec. 10, 2016. The annual event featured multiple USAF Band ensembles including the Concert Band and Singing Sergeants who played a set of holiday favorites. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

Military working dogs support JBA DV's
December 9, 2016 — Staff Sgt. Derek Scrivener, 11th Security Support Squadron military working dog handler, sits for a... MORE

Staff Sgt. Derek Scrivener, 11th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, sits for a photo while waiting to complete a practice sweep with MWD Lenox the passenger terminal on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 8, 2016. MWD’s work as force multipliers, using their senses in low-visibility situations to acknowledge things a handler might not see. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

779 MDG, 811 SFS donates gifts to Angel Tree
December 9, 2016 — Members of the 811th Security Forces Squadron and 779th Medical Group help organize gift drive for... MORE

Gifts await donation to the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 9, 2016. The 779th Medical Group and 811th Security Forces Squadron organized two hundred and fifty toys for donation to the program, which gathers holiday presents for children of the less fortunate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

AF band plays at U.S. Capitol ceremony
December 9, 2016 — The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is lit during a ceremony while the U.S. Air Force Ceremonial Brass... MORE

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is lit during a ceremony while the U.S. Air Force Ceremonial Brass Band performs several classic Christmas standards on the Capitol’s West Front Lawn, Washington D.C., Dec. 6, 2016. The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will remain lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. each evening through December 25, 2016.

Bio Airmen better JBA
December 8, 2016 — Bioenvironmental technicians at Joint Base Andrews carry many responsibilities, all of them directly... MORE

2nd Lt. Amanda Daley, 79th Medical Wing critical care nurse, tries on a gas mask during her gas mask fit test at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 6, 2016. Bioenvironmental technicians at JBA are on track to provide approximately 1,000 gas mask fittings to service members from five different installations by the end of the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jovan Berry, poses for a portrait.

How a Lifetime of Training Saved a Life

“You better not die; the kids would be so mad.” It’s a surreal scene. The smell of a small, old bathroom, the endless noise of security forces over the radio. A man, blue in the face, face down on the floor in a dire medical situation. And a...

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Lessons in leadership for new supervisors

I had the honor of serving as class mentor for Airman Leadership School Class 25-Foxtrot, and I was guest speaker at their graduation on Aug. 28, 2025. Watching these dedicated Airmen complete their first level of professional military education was...