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Max Impact rocks ESPN
January 28, 2015 — The U.S. Air Force premier rock band, Max Impact was presented with a short-notice, high-visibility... MORE

Max Impact, the U.S. Air Force premier rock band, performs at Fan Fest in Scottsdale, Az., Jan. 27, 2015. The week-long entertainment, food and fashion event is home to Entertainment Sports and Programming Network's live broadcast for Super Bowl XLIX. (U.S Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

JBA hosts 2nd Annual Bench Press/Deadlift Meet
January 26, 2015 — The West Fitness Center hosted the 2nd Annual Bench Press/Deadlift Meet here, Jan. 16, 2015.The... MORE

Staff Sgt. April Spilde, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard training instructor, won the female category of the 2nd Annual Bench Press/Deadlift competition on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 16, 2015. She won with a maximum bench press of 160 pounds and maximum deadlift of 315 pounds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua R. M. Dewberry)

Youth Center hosts MLK educational event
January 23, 2015 — The Joint Base Andrews Youth Center hosted a Martin Luther King educational event for K-6th grade... MORE

2nd Lt. Joshua Van Abel, 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron officer, quizzes Team Andrews school children on the facts about Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and the history of the Civil Rights Movement on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 21, 2015. The base Youth Center hosted an educational event for approximately 170 children to learn about the significance of MLK Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua R. M. Dewberry)

JBA recognized as CINC Installation Excellence Award finalist
January 23, 2015 — Joint Base Andrews has been named one of two finalists for the 2015 Commander in Chief's annual... MORE

Commander-in-Chief’s Installation Excellence Award evaluators speak to Joint Base Andrews Wing Commanders at JBA, Md., Jan. 12, 2015. Andrews is one of two finalists for the award, competing against Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua R. M. Dewberry)

Making the cut: drill team sharpens trainees
January 21, 2015 — A duct-taped, 12-pound rifle fixed with an 11-inch blade launches up in the air, heightening... MORE

Trainees perform mountain climbers during United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team Training at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Md., Jan. 13, 2015. Six trainees volunteer eight, 60-hour weeks to learn to learn weapon maneuvers and calisthenics to gain a spot on the team. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

457th Airlift Squadron, transporting senior leaders
January 16, 2015 — The 457th Airlift Squadron is stationed on Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, but is a part of the 375th... MORE

1st Lt. Jeff Morrow, 457th Airlift Squadron pilot, looks out the cockpit window of a C-21 on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 9, 2015. The mission of the 457th AS is to transport the nation's leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

2014-2015 Intramural Basketball
January 16, 2015 — MORE

The Air National Guard basketball team plays against the 459th Air Refueling Wing at the West Fitness Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 14, 2015. The two teams played for second place in the Monday/Wednesday intramural standings behind only 779th Medical Group. ANG went on to win by one point, with a final score of 49-48. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant)

Warrior of the Week - Jan. 14
January 14, 2015 — Tech. Sgt. Dale Fogle, NCO in charge of command post training at the Joint Base Andrews Regional... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Dale Fogle, Joint Base Regional Command Post, NCO in charge of command post training, is the Warrior of the Week at Joint Base Andrews, Md., for the week of Jan. 14, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant)

Slopes for the folks of Andrews
January 9, 2015 — When the weather outside is frightful, and a fire might be quite delightful. There is one place to... MORE

Airman 1st Class Mark A. Claborne, 11th Security Forces Squadron member, poses for a photo with winter gear at the 11th Force Support Squadron's Outdoor Recreation, Jan. 9, 2015. Claborne is renting equipment for a trip he plans to attend. (U.S. Air Force/Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant)

2015 Miss America visits JBA
January 9, 2015 — MORE

Kira Kazantsev, 2015 Miss America, signs autographs for fans at the Base Exchange on Joint Base Andrews, Md. on Jan. 8, 2015. Kazantsev visited the JBA with the USO to take photos with the JBA community and sign photographs as a way to give thanks to service members for their service. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens)

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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...