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No Heat, No Cool
October 4, 2012 — As the warm summer temperatures wind down and the winter months approach, the 11th Civil Engineer... MORE

'Have 2 Ways Out' focus of Fire Prevention Week
October 4, 2012 — Imagine waking up late one night to the screeching sound of a smoke alarm. Your brain struggles to... MORE

Fire Prevention Week runs from Oct. 7-13. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

'I am Air Force Energy' campaign kicks off
October 2, 2012 — October, Energy Action Month, provides an opportunity to promote energy and water conservation... MORE

Conserving energy is good for the Air Force Reserve

Lodging rates increase Oct. 1
October 1, 2012 — EDITOR'S NOTE:Rates for the Presidential Inn here at Andrews are available here. The new rates will... MORE

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- Joint Base Andrews members and honored guests file into a spacious model room of The Presidential Inn here after the grand opening ceremony June 14. The $46.6 million, 265-room facility boasts a coffee shop, an indoor and outdoor lounge area, and soon will offer a sundry store. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bobby Jones)

Andrews initiates E-911 phone system
September 28, 2012 — Seconds are vital in an emergency situation. Time spent waiting on first responders can ultimately... MORE

Use the following information to update your personal information for your phone service.(Courtesy graphic)

4-wheelin' provides active therapy for wounded warriors
September 28, 2012 — Airmen from the Washington area have found a unique way to help wounded warriors, one that takes... MORE

Staff Sgt. John Purser, right, together with wounded warriors and volunteers prepare to pull a jeep out of a ditch during an off-road event in Gore, Va., Sept. 15, 2012. Purser, who is the president of 4 Wheel To Heal, is assigned to the command post of the 113th Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Md. (U.S. Air Force photo/Val Gempis)

2012 Caring for People Forum addresses issues affecting Airmen, families
September 28, 2012 — The 2012 Caring for People Forum concluded here Sept. 27 with a presentation of initiatives to... MORE

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James Roy speaks at the Caring for People forum at Joint Base Andrews, Md., on Sept. 26, 2012. This is the fourth annual forum which provides strategies for commanders, leaders and care professionals to help Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

CSAF kicks off 'Caring for People' forum
September 27, 2012 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III offered remarks to more than 100 Air Force and... MORE

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III makes opening remarks for attendees of the Caring for People forum at Joint Base Andrews, Md., on Sept. 26, 2012. This is the fourth annual forum which recognizes Air Force-wide Key Spouses and provides strategies for helping Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

Commissary will close for store reset Oct. 21-23
September 26, 2012 — As part of the Defense Commissary Agency's ongoing effort to enhance the shopping experience, the... MORE

AFDW hopes to give big to CFC 2012
September 25, 2012 — Air Force District of Washington and its subordinate units raised $416,037 during the 2011 Combined... MORE

(Left to right), Air Force District of Washington Vice Commander Col. Michael E. Gantt, AFDW Commander Maj. Gen. Sharon K.G. Dunbar and AFDW Command Chief Master Sgt. Scott A. Fuller sign their Combine Federal Campaign contribution forms as Capt. Chase Eiserman and Master Sgt. Frank Kuwanoe, AFDW CFC coordinators, assist Sept. 21 on Joint Base Andrews, Md. AFDW kicked off the 2012 CFC Oct. 1 with a goal of $348,500. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Senior Airman Tabitha N. Haynes)

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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...