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Hale saves lives
June 4, 2014 — Staff Sgt. Christopher Hale, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection crew chief, was recognized... MORE

Staff Sgt. Christopher Hale, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection crew chief, was recognized as this week’s Warrior of the Week at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 04. Hale was recognized for multiple accomplishments on and off duty to include responding to a motor vehicle accident and volunteering at The District of Columbia Special Olympics Summer Games. (U. S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua R. M. Dewberry)

Critical Days of Summer 2014 - ORM style
May 30, 2014 — With the Critical Days of Summer at-hand, it is time to shine light on a fundamental value instilled... MORE

This year’s CDoS Air Force-wide theme, "Risk: Double checks, not second thoughts," encourages Airmen to continue to be responsible wingmen and take care of themselves and those who rely upon them. (Courtesy graphic)

JBA, USSS hold joint exercise
May 27, 2014 — MORE

Col. Bill Knight (left), 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander, observes a joint-training exercise between the United States Secret Service and 811th Security Forces Squadron Protective Services on The Courses at Andrews. The two-day training was the first large-scale contingency response exercise between Joint Base Andrews and the USSS. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Robert Cloys)

Air Force vet brings dream to life: Mission accomplished
May 23, 2014 — Raised in an era where many people believed children should be seen and not heard, LaShanda Jones,... MORE

LaShanda Jones, holds a copy of her first published childrens' book, "Kele Vorel and Courtney Queen" on May 19, 2014, in front of the Joint Base Andrews, Md.,459th Air Refueling Wing playground. Jones, a retired Air Force veteran, is the chief of finance at the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo / Amber J. Russell)

Memorial Day Holiday Hours
May 22, 2014 — Team Andrews, the Memorial Day holiday weekend is upon us in honor of our nation's fallen... MORE

Joint Base Andrews, Md., Memorial Day 2014, holiday hours and events. (Courtesy graphic)

My Hero; My dad - JROTC grad wins National Essay Contest
May 22, 2014 — Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Cadet, Lt. Kristina Franke was presented with an award on... MORE

Master Sgt. John Franke and his wife Stephanie, stand with their young son and daughter, Air Force JROTC Cadet, Lt. Kristina Franke, after she won the Armed Services YMCA National Essay Contest on May 15, 2014, at the Arlington Career Center, Va. According to her essay, her father, 11th Security Forces Group superintendent of resources, is her military hero. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Amber J. Russell)

Sloan recognized as Warrior of the Week
May 21, 2014 — Airman 1st Class Quachardd Sloan, 11th Security Forces Squadron knowledge management apprentice, has... MORE

Airman 1st Class Quachardd Sloan, 11th Security Forces Squadron knowledge management apprentice, has been recognized as Joint Base Andrews Warrior of the Week, May 21. Sloan has been recognized for his hard work for overseeing the relocation and transition of more than twenty defenders in-processing to the unit from technical training. (U.S Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

2014 AOSC Scholarship Presentation
May 20, 2014 — MORE

Team Andrews members await the start of the Andrews Officers Spouses’ Club scholarship presentation at The Club on Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 17, 2014. Volunteers at the AOSC Thrift Shop raised the scholarship money. (U.S. Air force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

National Police Week: honoring the fallen
May 20, 2014 — Team Andrews' security forces members and local law enforcement celebrate National Police Week,... MORE

Staff Sgt. Darlin Ducos, 11th Security Forces Squadron desk sergeant, gets tased during a demo day on Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 12, 2014. The event was held during National Police Week which recognizes those who have fallen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

Joint Base Andrews hosts Heritage Park Concert
May 20, 2014 — MORE

The USAF Honor Guard drill team performs during the Joint Base Andrews Heritage Park Concert, May 17, 2014. The free concert included a performance by Max Impact, the premier rock band of the Air Force, a UH-1N Huey Helicopter display and an explosive ordnance bomb disposal robot. (U.S. Air Force photo/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...