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Sixth generation descendants of Darcey family visit Belle Chance
June 18, 2013 — Nestled inside the gates of Joint Base Andrews, Md., lies Belle Chance, the current residence of the... MORE

The Darcey family cemetery located on the grounds of Belle Chance dates back to the nineteenth –century. It is one of several private Prince George’s County cemeteries. Belle Chance is also the home of the assistant vice chief of staff and director, Air Staff, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force. Tombstones mark the gravesite of the remains of Edward Darcey and his wife Hannah. (U.S. Air Force photo /Aletha Frost)

2012 Annual Consumer Water Quality Reports Now Available
June 13, 2013 — Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, the base water provider, and Terrapin Utility Service,... MORE

Express Shoppette grand opening
June 12, 2013 — Team Andrews members prepare to cut the ribbon for the Express Shoppette grand opening at Joint Base... MORE

Team Andrews members prepare to cut the ribbon for the Express Shoppette grand opening at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 12, 2013. The new Express Shoppette is open 24/7 and offers gas pumps, car vaccume stations, and a variety of food and beverage items. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin O’Shea)

Andrews powered by innovation
June 11, 2013 — Team Andrews members from the 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron answered the call to innovate as the... MORE

Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Larry Spencer speaks with Airmen from the 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron on Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 6, 2013. Spencer coined four Airmen who collaborated on an idea to save the Air Force money. The Airmen found less expensive leases for distinguished visitor transport vehicles, which will save more than $10,000 per year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin O’Shea)

Summertime - Inspires fun, requires safety
June 11, 2013 — Once again the earth has made its path around the sun, bringing us to longer days and shorter... MORE

Don't stress your PCS
June 11, 2013 — As the first day of summer approaches, military members are eagerly checking for orders in... MORE

Peak moving season runs May through August each year with the peak of the peak between Memorial Day and July 4. Surface Deployment and Distribution Command officials want servicemembers, federal employees and their families to know a smooth move for household goods is possible. (Air Force graphic)

Keep your grill on chill
June 10, 2013 — Cooking on charcoal and gas grills is an essential part of summer for many, and June and July are... MORE

Max Impact rocks Ft. Belvoir USO
June 7, 2013 — Max Impact, The U.S. Air Force Band's premiere rock ensemble, became the first musical group to... MORE

Master Sgt. David Foster, Max Impact electric bass player, performs for a crowd at the USO Warrior and Family Center on Ft. Belvoir, Va., May 22, 2013. Max Impact performed at the newly-opened center in conjunction with a free community-wide barbecue in order to garner awareness of future USO-sponsored events. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lindsey A. Porter)

Weather the Weather Whatever the Weather
June 6, 2013 — As summer arrives in the National Capitol Region, many Team Andrews members are busy planning trips... MORE

Putting boots down; getting business off the ground
June 6, 2013 — In effort to assist transitioning members to civilian life, each month, Team Andrews Military Family... 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...