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Joint Base Andrews hosts 13th annual motorcycle safety day
May 8, 2026 — Joint Base Andrews hosted the 13th annual Motorcycle Safety Day on May 8, 2026, offering attendees expert briefings on safety practices and regional riding laws... MORE

A reflection off a motorcycle showing people and other motorcycles.

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission schedules upgrades for local water tower
May 7, 2026 — The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission scheduled a full rehabilitation for the water tower on North Perimeter Road in Suitland, Maryland, an area fixture recognized for displaying service branch signage... MORE

A Prince George’s County water tower undergoes renovations.

Winning Like a Griffin SrA Cody Henrico makes an impact through innovation
May 7, 2026 — U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cody L. Henrico, a host aviation resource management journeyman assigned to the 316th Operations Support Squadron, was recognized for his exceptional leadership during a “Winning Like a Griffin” walkabout, May 5, 2026... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Helms, 316th Wing command chief, recognize Senior Airman Cody L. Henrico, a host aviation resource management journeyman assigned to the 316th Operations Support Squadron, for his accomplishments during a leadership visit at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, May 5, 2026.

JBA Fuel Leak Response
May 6, 2026 — A summary of the Joint Base Andrews environmental efforts in response to the fuel leak... MORE

Military spouse appreciation event builds community connections at Joint Base Andrews
May 4, 2026 — Military spouses and families gathered for a military spouse appreciation event at The Club at Andrews to foster community connections and strengthen peer support networks, May 1, 2026... MORE

Meagan Childers, military spouse, receives information about the “Military Spouse Story Highlights” gallery during the military spouse appreciation event at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, May 1, 2026.

King Charles III concludes U.S. state visit
May 1, 2026 — His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III, departed Joint Base Andrews, concluding a four-day state visit to the United States, April 30, 2026... MORE

His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III, waves goodbye during a departure ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 30, 2026. The ceremony marked the conclusion of the first royal state visit to the United States following His Majesty’s ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Isaac March)

Airmen and Guardian leadership school students take on FTX at Marine Corps Base Quantico
April 30, 2026 — The CMSAF Donald L. Harlow Airman Leadership School held a field training exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico, April 24, 2026, bringing together U.S. Airmen, Guardians and Marines in a joint environment designed to build multi-capable leaders prepared for future operations... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airmen charge for their next position during a field training exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 24, 2026.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive at Joint Base Andrews for state visit
April 28, 2026 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. — Their Majesties of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III and Queen Camilla, arrived at Joint Base Andrews to begin a state visit to the United States, April 27, 2026... MORE

Their Majesties of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III and Queen Camilla, walk down a red carpet with the Chief of Protocol of the U.S. Monica Crowley.

Airmen prepare for Bivouac 26 at Joint Base Andrews
April 28, 2026 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – U.S. Airmen assigned at Andrews processed through a personnel deployment function line in preparation for Bivouac 26, a week-long expeditionary skills training exercise at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, April 24, 2026... MORE

Members of Joint Base Andrews inspect gas mask equipment.

HURCON exercise increases readiness at Joint Base Andrews
April 22, 2026 — Team Andrews tested emergency readiness capabilities during an annual hurricane preparedness training exercise, during the week of April 13-17, 2026... 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...