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11th Security Forces Group stands up new support squadron
December 4, 2013 — Capt. Charles Tenney assumed command of the 11th Security Support Squadron at an activation ceremony... MORE

Capt. Charles Tenney (right), 11th Security Support Squadron commander, takes the guideon from Col. Erik Goepner, 11th Security Forces Squadron commander, at the activation ceremony of the 11th SSPTS, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 3, 2013. The support squadron will provide an administrative role for the 11th Security Forces Group. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua R. M. Dewberry)

Team Andrews fulfills 8-year-old's dream
December 4, 2013 — Team Andrews hosted its annual Pilot for a Day Program here Nov. 22. Ne'Veah Littleton, 8-years-old,... MORE

Ne’Veah Littleton takes his Pilot for a Day Oath of Office from his wingman, Capt. Brad Lampel, a 201st Airlift Squadron mission pilot, during a day in which Ne’Veah was appointed a pilot for the Pilot for a Day program Joint Base Andrews, Md., November 22, 2013. Ne’Veah is a terminally ill child diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, which is a tumor on the brain stem. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Katie Spencer)

69 APS works with NASA to load satellite
December 4, 2013 — Reservists from the 459th Air Refueling Wing here, and 512th Airlift Wing, Dover Air Force Base,... MORE

A C-5M Super Galaxy is flooded with lights prior to the load of a Global Precipitation Measurement Satellite Nov. 20, 2013, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The satellite, its container and support equipment was loaded on the aircraft at the base en route to its final destination in Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Larlee)

Air Force Concert Band ignites festival of lights
December 3, 2013 — Members of The U.S. Air Force Concert Band performed with The Three Cantors during the National... MORE

Rabbi Levi Shemtov, Hon. Michael Froman and Rabbi Abraham Shemtov light a giant menorah to mark the first night of Hanukkah, during the National Menorah Lighting at The Ellipse in Washington, D.C. on November 27, 2013. One additional candle will be lit each night through Dec. 5 to conclude the eight-day Jewish Holiday. Levi Shemtov is the executive vice president of American Friend of Lubavitch (Chabad), Froman works for the United States Trade Representative and Abraham Shemtov is the chairman, Executive Committee International Chabad Lubavitch Movement. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nesha Humes)

Nominees sought for 2014 Outstanding Airmen of the Year award
December 3, 2013 — Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year award for... MORE

Capitol Christmas Tree comes to Andrews
December 3, 2013 — Team Andrews members spread yuletide cheer as the 88-foot tall Capitol Christmas... MORE

Joint Base Andrews Honor Guard presents the colors during a celebration to welcome the Capitol Christmas tree to Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 24, 2013. The 88-foot tall tree traveled more than 5,000 miles across the country from Washington and made its final stop here before its decorated and put up for display at the U.S. Capitol Building’s west lawn. The Capitol Christmas Tree has been a tradition at the U.S. Capitol since 1964. The tree will be lit from night fall until 11 p.m. each evening through January 1, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nesha Humes)

USAF Ceremonial Guardsman shows true colors
November 27, 2013 — Airman 1st Class Jason Black, USAF Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman, is this week's Warrior of the... MORE

Airman 1st Class Jason Black, United States Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman, is this week’s Warrior of the Week for the week of Nov. 27, 2013 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Black was recognized because he displays the leadership, moral ethics, positive attitude, professionalism and the American Airman ethos that excels him above his peers in the USAF Honor Guard and the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Joshua R. M. Dewberry)

Chapel 1 kicks off JBA holiday season
November 27, 2013 — People of different faiths gathered to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with the... MORE

Chaplain (Capt.) Anthony R. Wade, 11th Wing Senior Protestant chaplain, and Col. William M. Knight, 11th Wing commander (far left), lower the candy cane to light the Christmas tree and Menorah during the annual ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 26, 2013. The annual event brings people together, regardless of religious preference, to celebrate the holidays. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

Holiday medical closures announced
November 27, 2013 — Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center, home of the 779th Medical Group on Joint Base... MORE

Air Force specialties affected by retraining reduction
November 27, 2013 — As many as 1,000 Airmen may be affected by a recently identified decrease in fiscal 2014 retraining... MORE

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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...