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Band AIMS to inspire students
March 10, 2015
Skyline High School students sing Journey’s, “Don’t Stop Believin’,” with Senior Master Sgt. Ryan Carson, U.S. Air Force Band Max Impact vocalist, during an educational outreach program in Mesa, Ariz., Jan. 30, 2015. Max Impact mentored, advised and educated students during an Advancing Innovation through Music clinic. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
CDC children "Defeat Monster Mouth"
March 4, 2015
Aahmir Elmore practices tooth brushing techniques during a demonstration at the Child Development Center for National Children’s Dental Health Month on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 26, 2015. The 779th Dental Squadron held an interactive demonstration to educate JBA children on dental hygiene. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Freedom Hall nominated two years in a row for Hennessy Award
February 27, 2015
Art Ritter, Hennessey Trophy Award evaluator speaks with patrons at the Freedom Hall Dining Facility Feb. 20, 2015. Ritter was one of three evaluators assessing the DFAC in five categories: kitchen operations; serving and dining operations; training, personnel, and readiness; sanitation, repair and maintenance; and management. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nichelle Anderson)
Warrior of the Week 'directly impacts' JBA's well being
February 26, 2015
Members of the 11th Wing Inspection Team are recognized as Joint Base Andrews Warrior of the Week, Jan. 26, 2015, for devoting 360 hours to 12 inspections since July 2014. The four member team is hand selected by squadron commanders to develop a risk based assessment strategy to measure culture and compliance within each squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Warrior of the Week
February 24, 2015
Combat Arms: Ready, aim, fire
February 24, 2015
Staff Sgt. Amanda Alejandro, 11th Security Forces Squadron response force leader, shoots an M9 pistol at the firing range on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 3, 2015. Shooters must score 35 to pass the M9 qualification course. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant)
Avoid online dangers, unfriendly users on social media
February 13, 2015
Notice of Availability of Draft Environmental Assessment and Draft Finding of No Significant Impact for Joint Base Andrews-Naval Air Facility Washington, Md.
February 13, 2015
Female U-2 pilot blazes trail through society and space
February 12, 2015
Senior Airman Garret McNeely (right), 9th Physiological Support Squadron aerospace physiology technician, performs a maintenance check on a full pressure suit worn by Lt. Col. Merryl Tengesdal, 9th Reconnaissance Wing inspector general and U-2 Dragon Lady pilot Feb. 9, 2015. Tengesdal is the only black female U-2 pilot in history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bobby Cummings/Released)
AF Assistance Fund in full swing
February 12, 2015
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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...
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