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Hagel announces fewer furlough days for DOD employees
May 17, 2013 — After weeks of review, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has concluded budget cuts will require most of... MORE

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced May 14, 2013, that he has signed a memorandum directing defense managers to prepare to furlough most Defense Department civilian employees for up to 11 days between July 8 and the Sept. 30, the end of the fiscal year. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Robin Meredith)

Budget issues 'no sweat' for Andrews Fitness Center
May 16, 2013 — While they may not be repairing fighter jets with shoestrings and chewing gum, Airmen across the... MORE

Get your ruck on
May 16, 2013 — MORE

Participants of the 11th Security Forces Group, National Police Week Ruck March, carry a giant tire around Perimeter road on May 15, 2013 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Military service members and local policemen took part in the approximately nine mile event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nesha Humes)

Facilities on base change hours for Memorial Day
May 15, 2013 — Many base facilities are slated to close or reduce hours of operation May 27 as Team Andrews... MORE

A Nation's Tribute
May 15, 2013 — It's 7 a.m. and keyboards are clicking and printers are already humming in the command section of... MORE

Col. Gina Humble, 11th Operations Group commander, left, and Lyn Gosman, Humble's hairdresser and professional painter, reveal "A Nation's Tribute" during a small ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Jan. 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Torey Griffith)

NCR families invited to 'Grow in Love'
May 15, 2013 — An Air Force District of Washington-wide, Joint Base Andrews Chapel-sponsored, "Grow in Love"... MORE

Efficient Airmen run for fun
May 15, 2013 — Lieutenant Colonel Mark Cucuzella, Air Force Marathon chief medical consultant, visited Joint Base... MORE

Lieutenant Cololnel, Mark Cucuzzella, Air Force Marathon chief medical consultant and Brenda Shrank, 2013 JBA half-marathon winner, lead Team Andrews members in a practice run at an Efficient Runners Seminar May 7-8, 2013, at the East Fitness Center here. The Health and Wellness Center sponsored the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Amber Russell)

Coming soon to an undisclosed location near you
May 9, 2013 — Whether you're trudging through another grinding work commute, stationed abroad away from family, or... MORE

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Mark Hannah, Air Force Central Command Band “Vector” audio engineer, perform on The Boardwalk at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, April 16, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Scott Saldukas)

Barrier light sequence change effective July 1
May 7, 2013 — Attention Team Andrews: Headquarters Air Force is implementing a new lighting procedure to follow... MORE

Wanted: Additional duty first sergeants
May 7, 2013 — While every Airman has an important role in the Air Force a select few have made it their mission to... MORE

The Joint Base Andrews first sergeants are hosting the AFDW First Sergeant Seminar, May 20-23, at the JBA Smart Center. The seminar is open to National Capital Region Airmen and service members of any military branch in the grade of E6-E7. The registration deadline for the class is May 10. For more information about the first sergeant seminar, contact your first sergeant. (Courtesy graphic)

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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...