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Team Andrews celebrates Earth Day 2012
April 9, 2012 — Team Andrews members are celebrating Earth Day 2012 with several scheduled events around... MORE

Retiree Activity Office
April 9, 2012 — VA backlog Attacked - VA is on track toward meeting one of its top priorities: breaking the back of... MORE

1HS exhibits precision, dedication to excellence at Orioles opener
April 9, 2012 — Kicking off the sounds of summer, the familiar "whop whop whop" of four UH1N Iroquois from the 1st... MORE

BALTIMORE, Md. -- A formation of 1st Helicopter Squadron UH-1N Iroquois from Joint Base Andrews, Md., fly in formation over the Camden Yards Stadium during the last note of The National Anthem at the Baltimore Orioles' season opener April 4. These patriotic displays of military strength and precision require a considerable amount of advanced planning and coordination, but are an important part of showing the American people that their Air Force is the best in the world. (Photo/Bobby Jones)

Air Force, Team Andrews 'keep it green'
April 9, 2012 — As millions of people around the world observe Earth Day on April 22 this year, the Air Force is... MORE

"Recycling is an excellent way to get the most out of our resources, keep our surroundings clean and enjoyable and avoid putting tons of garbage into the ground at landfills," said Senior Airman Torey Griffith

AF top enlisted leader discusses resiliency
April 9, 2012 — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy addressed a crowd of civic leaders and DOD personnel... MORE

WASHINGTON -- Cheif Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy addressed a small group of civic leaders and DOD personnel on the importance of building a total force culture of resiliency on Capitol Hill April 5. In effort to prevent suicide, the Air Force is developing several new programs to help identify Airmen who may need help. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amber Russell)

Home and Garden center opens at Andrews
April 5, 2012 — Sunshine and blue skies welcomed this spring season just in time for the formal grand opening of the... MORE

Gregory Rosenmerkel, 11th Mission Support Group commander, Sha Carter, Andrews Home and Garden Outdoor Living Center manager and Chris Holifield, the Andrews Main Exchange general manager cut a ribbon signifying the opening of the home and garden section at the Home Traditions store on Joint Base Andrews, Md. on March 30 The new addition to the store is part of a strategy to consolidate their operations for customer convenience. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Matt Coleman-Foster)

Team Andrews family comes together after fire
April 5, 2012 — After a fire in base housing destroyed a row of town homes March 29, several Team Andrews families... MORE

Senior Airman Amy Breeden, 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator, organizes food and household items March 30. The items were donated to the Andrews Attic in support of families effected by a base housing fire that occurred March 29. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Turner)

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
March 29, 2012 — "Sexual assault is absolutely inconsistent with our core values and it has no place in our Air... MORE

1st Lt. Diana Halferty, left, and Michelle Williams, Joint Base Andrews Sexual Assault Response Coordinators, review documents on March 19 prior to coordinating upcoming Sexual Assault Awareness Month events. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lindsey A. Beadle)

It's Hammer Time at the Auto Hobby Center
March 28, 2012 — Sparks flew and hammers wailed at the Andrews Auto Hobby Center on March 25 as Team Andrews members... MORE

Paul Faucheux, owner of Maaco of Waldorf, instructs Team Andrews members as they sand a car hood with a dual-action sander during a body shop class at the Andrews Auto Hobby Center on March 25. Faucheux sponsored the class, which was an introduction to the fundamentals of basic body repair and refinishing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Torey Griffith)(released)

Freedom Belles roller derby = Friendship, fitness and fun
March 22, 2012 — Whoosh! An exhilarating breeze filled the air in the Waldorf Roller Skating Rink as military members... MORE

Team Andrews member Airman 1st Class Kevin Pertuit, 779th Medical Squadron Medical Logistics technician, demonstrates his skating skills during tryouts for the Freedom Belles roller derby league at the Waldorf Roller Rink on March 14.The Freedom Belles are a Class 3 Modern Athletic Derby Endeavors (MADE) flat-track rookie league. For more information on how to join the league or volunteer, visit the Freedom Belles roller derby open tryouts Facebook site. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amber Russell)

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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...