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Redskins honor AFDW and military with Salute to Service game
December 8, 2015 — The Washington Redskins honored the Air Force and other military members with a Salute to Service... MORE

Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Darryl Burke observes the coin toss for the Washington Redskins versus Dallas Cowboys game, Dec. 7, 2015 at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. The Washington Redskins continued their tradition of honoring the nation's veterans and active duty military through the team's annual Salute to Service game. (U.S. Air Force photo by James E. Lotz/RELEASED).

11th CES hosts snow parade
December 8, 2015 — The 11th Civil Engineer Squadron held the Snow Parade in order to recognize key mission-essential... MORE

The 11th Civil Engineer Squadron hosted a Snow Parade in order to recognize vital snow preparation efforts in support of the presidential and alert missions at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 4, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes/ released)

Singing Sergeants at Smithsonian
December 7, 2015 — MORE

The Singing Sergeants perform during the Smithsonian Holiday Festival at the National Museum of American History, Dec. 5, 2015, in Washington, D.C. The group is one of six musical ensembles that comprise the U.S. Air Force Band, and performed for an audience of approximately 2,000 people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham/ Released)

JBA lights up tree, menorah for the holidays
December 4, 2015 — The Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting ceremony is an annual event held to kick off the holiday... MORE

Col. Brad Hoagland, Joint Base Andrews/11th Wing commander, right, speaks to JBA families, as guests prepare to pull the candy cane lever and light up the Christmas tree and Menorah at JBA, Md., Dec. 2, 2015. The Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting ceremony is an annual event held to kick off the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

Capitals visit JBA
December 3, 2015 — The Washington Capitals players and coaches visited Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Dec. 1, 2015.The... MORE

U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team members perform for Washington Capitals players during their visit to Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 1, 2015. The Drill Team is the traveling component of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard whose mission is to promote the Air Force by showcasing drill performances to recruit, retain, and inspire Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant/released)

Intramural Football is Flag-tastic
November 25, 2015 — The Intramural Football Championships took place here, Nov. 23, 2015, and after two games the 79th... MORE

Craig Crews, AFDW Analysis, Assessments, and Lessons Learned division chief, intercepts a football during the Intramural Football Championship game. The 79th Medical Group came from the losing bracket and won the 2015 Intramural Football Championship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham/released)

By Land or Sea, Capitol Christmas Tree Arrives for All to See
November 20, 2015 — Despite the rain, Team Andrews welcomed the arrival of the 90-year-old Capitol Christmas Tree here,... MORE

The 2015 Capitol Christmas Tree is displayed on a specially designed trailer Nov. 19, 2015, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. This year’s Capitol Christmas Tree is 74 feet tall and is a Lutz Spruce. This year’s Capitol Christmas Tree is 74 feet tall and is a Lutz Spruce. It stopped 14 times on the trip, from Chugach National Forest in Seward, Alaska, to JBA. Its final destination is outside the U.S. Capitol building. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Nuckolls/Released)

Wounded warriors CARE week
November 20, 2015 — More than 75 wounded, ill or injured service members from different branches of the military came to... MORE

Retired Staff Sgt. Garrett Pope uses a bite tab to pull back the string of a bow as he prepares to fire during the Northeast Region Warrior CARE Event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 17. The event is in conjunction with Warrior Care Month, a month dedicated to honoring the courage, resilience and accomplishments of wounded, ill and injured service members, their families and their caregivers. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Brian Ferguson)

Quitting Cold Turkey
November 19, 2015 — MORE

The 779th Dental Squadron displays a booth at the Great American Smokeout 5K Cold Turkey Trot Nov. 19, 2015, on Joint Base Andrews, Md. The event was hosted by 779 Aerospace Medicine Squadron health promotion flight, and is part of a national annual event that encourages smokers to quit. (U.S. Air Force by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham/Released)

BX breaks ground on expansion facility
November 18, 2015 — Leadership from Joint Base Andrews, the Base Exchange and Baggette Construction broke ground during... MORE

From left, Tony Pares, Army and Air Force Exchange Service Base Exchange general manager, Col. Brad Hoagland, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, and Erick Kallas, Baggette Construction vice president, commemorate the start of the BX’s expansion and renovation with a ground breaking ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 17, 2015. The new facility is expected to be finished by fall 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant)

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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...