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Air Force selects 531 for promotion to chief master sergeant
December 8, 2016 — The Air Force has selected 531 senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant out of... MORE

Congratulations to the 531 selected for promotion to chief master sergeant! The list is available on myPers and the Air Force Portal and Airmen can also access their score notices on the virtual MPF via the secure applications page. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons)

Light up your Holiday, not your Tree
December 7, 2016 — Holidays are a time to spend with loved ones, hang up decorations and enjoy the cool weather, but... MORE

The Joint Base Andrews safety office is a resource base members can reach out to for their safety needs during the holiday season. People can recieve helpful risk management tips, such as preventing Christmas tree fires and car accidents.

JBA Airmen, families treated to special holiday ‘cheer’
December 6, 2016 — National Football League cheerleaders from the Kansas City Chiefs visited JBA for a military appreciation event Dec. 3, 2016... MORE

Alison, Kelsey and Claire (right to left), Kansas City Chiefs cheerleaders, meet with children of military families during a cheerleading clinic Dec. 3, 2016 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. During the clinic, the NFL cheerleaders demonstrated dance techniques used during the Chiefs' home games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe Yanik)

Air Force announces consolidated squadron commander selection list
December 6, 2016 — Air Force officials have selected just under 500 officers from more than 20 career fields to be... MORE

The Air Force has selected almost 500 officers as squadron commanders for 2017. Assignments include worldwide command and 365-day extended deployment command opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)

Airmen of Note fill Smithsonian with holiday melodies
December 5, 2016 — The U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note performs at the National Museum of American History in... MORE

The U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note performs at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., Dec. 3, 2016. The group played a total of six 30-minute holiday music sets spanning the weekend and highlighted compositions by James Taylor, Joni Mitchell and other artists. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

Base Christmas tree lights up
December 2, 2016 — Base members attend the Christmas tree lighting at Chapel One on Joint Base Andrews, Dec. 1. Once a... MORE

Imagine Andrews Public Charter School’s students sing holiday carols at the Christmas tree lighting on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 1, 2016. The children sang Deck the Halls and Jing Bells in front of base members. The tree lighting is an annual event that provides the base with a time to celebrate holiday cheer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

AF Band creates holiday music for National Tree lighting
December 2, 2016 — The National Christmas Tree remains unlit before the 2016 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony... MORE

The National Christmas Tree remains unlit before the 2016 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington, D.C., Dec. 1, 2016. The annual tree lighting tradition began in 1923 and has continued every year since. This year’s event included performances from a variety of artists, a storybook reading, and a speech by President Barack Obama. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

Max Impact performs at Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
December 2, 2016 — A child watches the U.S. Air Force’s premier rock band, Max Impact, from the second floor of the... MORE

A child watches the U.S. Air Force’s premier rock band, Max Impact, from the second floor of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., Dec. 2, 2016. The band performed several times throughout the afternoon, playing several holiday favorites. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center Readiness Training Day closure – Dec. 8
December 2, 2016 — Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center (MGMCSC) will be closed for a Training Day on... MORE

Max Impact rocks FedEx Field
November 22, 2016 — The Air Force’s premier rock band, Max Impact, plays at FedEx Field in Landover, Md., Nov. 20.The... MORE

Master Sgt. Jonathan McPherson, U.S. Air Force Band Max Impact director and pianist, sets up before a performance at the FedEx Field in Landover, Md., Nov. 20, 2016. The band setup an electronic keyboard, a drum set and an electric guitar. The band performed before the Washington Redskins military appreciation game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

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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...