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The Heart of the House
March 13, 2014 — Soft hues adorn this immaculate abode, casting a spell of tranquility upon its guests. This is... MORE

Janet Grampp is the Fisher House manager at Joint Base Andrews, Md., and had been serving military families for the past 20 years. She is a third generation Airman, who enlisted at the age of 20 and spent eight years as an Air Force air traffic controller. (U.S. Air Force photo by Aimee Fujikawa)

JBA Chapel gathers for Lent
March 13, 2014 — Chapel One is hosting a Lenten Lunch Series consisting of a brief devotional, lunch and fellowship... MORE

Honor Guard Drill Team reveals new routine for Keesler
March 13, 2014 — The Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team unveiled their new routine for upcoming season at the Triangle... MORE

Airmen in the 335th Training Squadron cheer with their mascot bull prior to a performance by the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team March 7, 2014, at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The drill team unveiled the new routine they developed here during the past month and will use this routine for the next year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

Distracted driving: 'I never thought it could happen to me'
March 13, 2014 — We all think, "That'll never happen to me."We've all read the statistics and heard the slogan,... MORE

The wreckage of one Airman's vehicle rests on the access road near the Spangdahlem Main Gate after a distracted driving accident Feb. 19, 2014. 52nd Fighter Wing leadership is working to eliminate the large number of distracted driving incidents here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Siekert)

Joint Base Andrews inducts seven new Honorary Commanders
March 13, 2014 — Joint Base Andrews welcomed seven community and civic leaders into the 2014 Honorary Commanders... MORE

Mr. Ryan Patrylo, second from the right, owner of Chick-Fil-A, Brandywine, Md, receives an honorary commander’s induction certificate from Col. Bill Knight, 11th Wing commander and Mr. Jim Estepp, JBA senior honorary commander, right, during a ceremony on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 7, 2014. Patrylo is the honorary commander for the 89th Maintenance Group. He is joined by Lt Col. Jason Bock, left, deputy commander 89 MXG, far left. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Nesha Humes)

The Doctor is in the M&FSC
March 11, 2014 — "The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn the more places... MORE

Ms. Nancy Gray, wife of Tech. Sgt. David Gray, 113th Security Forces member, and their family, indulge in a Green Eggs and "Ham" breakfast for deployed families on March 8, 2014 at the Joint Base Andrews, Md. Military & Family Support Center. The M&FSC hosted a Hearts Apart/United through reading event in honor of Dr. Seuss Week. (courtesy photo/ Tech Sgt. Amanda Mocanu)

March into Nutrition Awareness Month
March 6, 2014 — The Health and Wellness Center here is forging ahead with the Better Food, Better Bodies campaign to... MORE

Airman 1st Class Justin Baniwas is making a conscientious choice to eat healthy by “going for green” at the Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dining Facility on Feb. 28, 2014. Baniwas is with the 779th Medical Staging Squadron and works as an outpatient records technician. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Ms. Amber J. Russell)

Hard never means impossible
March 6, 2014 — A staff sergeant stands firmly at attention, rifle at his side, waiting to receive the next order... MORE

Airman 1st Class Grace Taylor prepares to call the next movement for a staff sergeant’s evaluation on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., on March 4, 2014. Taylor, United States Air Force Honor Guard tech school instructor, will determine if his skills are proficient or needs to endure more training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

Former 1HS Airman laid to rest at Arlington
February 24, 2014 — Tech Sgt. Dale Mathews, who passed away in a helicopter crash off the coastal marshes of eastern... MORE

The mother of Tech. Sgt. Dale Mathews is handed a flag in honor of his service during his funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., on Feb 5, 2014. Mathews was a special mission aviator with the 56th rescue squadron at Lakenheath Air Base who passed away in a helicopter crash in England on Jan. 7. Mathews was honored by former service members he was stationed with at Andrews in 2004 and is survived by his four children, wife and parents. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Joshua R.M. Dewberry)

Service members celebrate first quarter birthdays
February 24, 2014 — Service members celebrate first quarter birthdays during a meal at Freedom Hall Dining Facility on... MORE

Airman 1st Class Aaron Stout blows out candles during the First Quarter Birthday meal at Freedom Hall Dining Facility, Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 18. The meal celebrated the birthdays of service members grade E-6 and below that were born between the months of January to March. The meal consisted of lobster tail or fried shrimp and steak, a baked potato, corn, broccoli, side salad and cake. The event is free of charge and takes place each quarter. Stout is an 11th Wing Public Affairs photo journalist. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Joshua R.M. Dewberry)

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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...