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45 AFSCs removed from SRB list as AF gets leaner, smaller
November 27, 2013
Small jets, small crew, big mission
November 26, 2013
Maj. Erik Todoroff conducts a preflight inspection on a C-21 Firebass at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia, Nov. 5, 2013. The C-21’s primary mission here is distinguished visitor transport throughout the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility. Todoroff is the 379th Expeditionary Operations Group C-21 commander deployed from Joint Base Andrews, Md., and a Jackson, Mich., native. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Bahja J. Jones)
Passenger Terminal to reduce hours beginning Dec. 15
November 22, 2013
Warrior of the Week
November 21, 2013
Vincent Eure, 11th Force Support Squadron youth programs director, is this week’s Warrior of the Week. The Portsmouth, Va native has been the Joint Base Andrews youth programs director since 2006. He manages more than 40 employees and more than $1 million in funds for the program budget focusing on youth activities, sports and school-age programs. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st class Joshua R. M. Dewberry)
50 Years of Civil Service
November 19, 2013
Lt. Gen. Darren W. McDew awards the 50 Years of Civil Service pin to John, R. Botwinick at the 89th Communications Squadron on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 18, 2013. Botwinick retired from the Air Force after 23 years, and in 1985 went on to work as a federal employee. McDew is the 18th Air Force commander and Botwinick is a 89th Communications Squadron, mission systems flight chief. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nesha Humes)
Warrior of the Week
November 15, 2013
Nicholas Halloran, 811th Operations Group contract officer technical representative, is this week's Warrior of the Week. The Charles County, Md., native and a former United States Marine, has deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq. He served his country as an aircraft mechanic before separating from the military and joining the civilian workforce. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aaron Stout)
Congratulations to the Air Force District of Washington's Newest Chief Master Sergeant Selects
November 15, 2013
2014 Joint Service Open House Cancelled
November 14, 2013
2013 CCAF graduates recognized
November 13, 2013
Turkey Fryers Can Start House Fires
November 12, 2013
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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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photo of Senior Master Sgt. Cruz

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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