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It’s not just The Chief’s Own, it’s your own
August 15, 2013 — Imagine walking through a beautiful patch of green grass on a warm summer day at Joint Base Andrews... MORE

Dormitory Council Always Looking for New Ideas
August 9, 2013 — When single Airmen leave technical training, they look forward to having their own living quarters... MORE

Mighty 99th celebrates 70 years of accident-free flight
August 9, 2013 — The 99th Airlift Squadron celebrated 70 years of accident free flight Aug. 2, 2013. The anniversary... MORE

Team Andrews support MFS Back-to-School Bash
August 9, 2013 — The days of endlessly playing with electronic devices and outdoor play until dusk are coming to a... MORE

Lidia Mason, Youth Center member and daughter of Maj. Johnnie Mason, 844 Communications Group deputy of plans and programs, learns to operate remote cars with FIRST Robotics at the Back-to-School Bash on Aug. 15, 2013, held at the Youth Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md. The Military and Family Support Center sponsored the event to encourage students to engage in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathemetics, STEM. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Ms. Amber J. Russell)

Hagel announces reduction in civilian furlough days
August 6, 2013 — Hundreds of thousands of Defense Department civilian employees who have had to take a weekly unpaid... MORE

Congratulations to Team Andrews newest Staff Sgt. Selects
August 6, 2013 — 844 CGELI CORDYADAM CROOK KYLEBRANDON GARTHWAITEBRIAN DAVID GEORGECASEY ALAN HOFFMANALLISON RAE... MORE

Warrior of the Week
July 31, 2013 — In the first assignment of his Air Force career, Airman 1st Class Herman Elefant, 11th Logistic... MORE

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. - Airman 1st Class Herman Elefant, 11th Logistic Readiness Squadron vehicle management and analysis technician, is being recognized as Warrior of the Week for taking initiative and implementing a plan which saved the Air Force more than $12,000. His thorough research enabled vehicle management to make the best educated decision to ensure eight staircase trucks reached salvage efficiently. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Ms. Amber J. Russell)

Only Got $20 in My Pocket
July 31, 2013 — The Andrews Attic provides an inexpensive alternative to active duty service members, E-5 and below,... MORE

Senior Airman Steele Britton, Air Force District of Washington Headquarters Staff, looks at a car seat for his son, along with other inventory available at the Andrews Attic at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 30, 2013. The Andrews Attic is open to active-duty service members, E-5 and below, and their dependents, and is open Tuesdays and Fridays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Ready, aim, sign-up!
July 29, 2013 — Calling all archers interested in hunting whitetail deer: Brandywine Bowhunters (B2) located on the... MORE

Out of the smoke, into the flame; Andrews firefighters train for danger
July 26, 2013 — Beads of sweat trickle from every fireman's brow. The air is heavy with smoke, ash and embers and... MORE

Airman 1st Class Jim Chavez, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, practices operating the water hose as part of his training here at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 24, 2013. Firemen train to be experts in each aspect of their job. (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...