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JBA hosts Veterans History Project Reception
November 8, 2013 — American war veterans attend the Veterans History Project Reception at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov... MORE

Daniel Brewington, left, a World War II veteran speaks with Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards, center, and Col. Daniel Waters at the Veterans History Project Reception at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 8, 2013. The United States Congress created the Veterans History Project in 2000 to collect, preserve and make accessible the personal accounts of American, war veterans. Waters is the vice commander of 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews and Edwards represents Maryland’s 4th Congressional District. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aaron Stout)

JBA celebrates Veteran's Day
November 8, 2013 — The 89th Airlift Wing held a special reveille ceremony in honor of Veteran's Day, Nov. 8. More than... MORE

Airmen from the 89th Airlift Wing salute as a team of ceremonial guardsmen raise the flag outside of the 89th AW headquarters building on Joint Base Andrews, Md., during a special reveille ceremony in honor of Veteran's Day, Nov. 8. More than 175 Airmen gathered in formation for the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lauren Main)

Commissary to begin ID card scanning Nov. 11
November 7, 2013 — Patrons at the commissary here will have their ID cards scanned at checkout beginning Nov. 11,... MORE

Workers at the Joint Base Andrews Commissary gather shopping carts from the parking lot June 17, 2013. The Andrews Commissary is slated to close on Mondays from July 8 through Sept. 30 due to a sequester-driven furlough of DoD civilian employees. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Torey Griffith)

NEW HOURS FOR SATELLITE PHARMACY
November 6, 2013 — Effective Nov. 1, the Joint Base Andrews Satellite Pharmacy has new hours, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday... MORE

Warrior of the Week
November 6, 2013 — Airman 1st Class Nicholas Giusti, United States Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman, is this... MORE

Airman 1st Class Nicholas Giusti, United States Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman, is this week’s Warrior of the Week at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The Frederick, Md. native has been a ceremonial guardsman for more than one year. As a body bearer, his primary responsibility is carrying the nation’s heroes to their final resting place in Arlington National Cemetery. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua R. M. Dewberry)

AFLOA host WIngman Costume Dodge Ball tourney
November 5, 2013 — The Air Force Legal Operations Agency hosted a WIngman Costume Dodge Ball tournament here Oct. 31,... MORE

Capt. Dustin Kouba and Tech. Sgt. Christopher Frazier hurl dodge balls at opponents during Wingman Costume Dodge ball at the East Fitness Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 31 2013. Frazier, a Claims Paralegal and Kouba, a Special Victims Counsel, work for the Air Force Legal Operations Agency. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Nesha Humes)

AF leave policy allows permissive TDY to legally marry
November 5, 2013 — Military members who are unable to legally marry in the state or country where they are assigned can... MORE

Survivor: Ready to wear the pink ribbon
November 5, 2013 — Her story begins with doubt that she had any serious health issues. Brandi Jackson, a military... MORE

Brandi Jackson embraces her daughter Elsie while relaxing at their home on Oct. 29, 2013 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Jackson leaned on her family, friends and church family for support, ensuring her two children were taken care of while she received treatment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nichelle Anderson)

Flagmen to direct traffic on West Perimeter Road
November 1, 2013 — Flagmen will be directing traffic on West Perimeter Road near the Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and... MORE

Traffic will intermittently be limited to one lane on West Perimeter Road
between the Fisher House and Menoher Drive at Joint Base Andrews starting
Monday, Nov. 4. Traffic will be impacted Monday - Saturday from 7 a.m. to
7 p.m. Construction in this area is expected to last until Dec. 1 contingent
upon weather. Flagmen will be working in the area and directing traffic.
Drivers should expect delays and should ensure they are obeying the posted
speed limit. (Photo by Robert Graham)

Fighting Cancer; United we stand
October 31, 2013 — Donning multiple shades of pink, employees of the Defense Commissary Agency and Team Andrews members... MORE

Joint Base Andrews, Md., Defense Commissary Agency employees and members of
the base community unite to form a human ribbon in celebration of Breast
Cancer Awareness month on Oct. 25, 2013. Forestville, Md., Military Academy
Army JROTC students performed the Presentation of the Colors before the
ceremony commenced. (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...