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RAO Corner
February 3, 2012 — More Insurance Available Veterans with Veterans Group Life Insurance (VGLI) may increase their... MORE

CoRC matches Team Andrews with volunteer opportunities
February 3, 2012 — CoRC, or Culture of Responsible Choices, is an Air Force-wide initiative aimed at providing Airmen... MORE

Resiliency Day commander's call leaves Team Andrews thinking, empowered
February 3, 2012 — Airmen from "The Chief's Own" 11th Wing attended a Resiliency Day commander's call at the base... MORE

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard conducts a mock funeral at the base theater during the 11th Wing Resiliency Day commanders call Jan. 26. The presentation was meant to highlight the effects on friends and family left behind after someone commits suicide. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Aaron Stout)

JBA Marines complete Lance Corporal's Course, excel as future leaders
January 27, 2012 — As a military installation primarily made up of Air Force assets, the majority of missions coming... MORE

Marine Gunnery Sergeant Shannon Hyde, Marine Transport Squadron Andrews NCO in charge, speaks to Lance Corporals Samael J. FanesteEspina and Jean Henry, Marine Transport Squadron Andrews operations technicians, about the different tools they can use as physical training leaders during their Lance Corporal’s Course here, Jan. 10. The course provides training in drill, Marine Corps history, codes of conduct, mentorship and many other classes geared toward improving the Marines before they take on the responsibility of becoming NCOs. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Perry Aston)

Joint Base Andrews members reflect on MLK legacy
January 19, 2012 — In the midst of celebrating the 26th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. memorial day, Joint Base... MORE

Robert Jenkins, a 95-year-old Navy veteran and part-time bagger at the Andrews Commissary, sees Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as a role model for all generations. (photo/Bobby Jones)

Andrews Spouses Club promotes strong community
January 19, 2012 — The Andrews Spouses Club is scheduled to host a variety of events in January, ranging from movie... MORE

Finance Office moves to new location
January 19, 2012 — The 11th Comptroller Squadron, formerly housed in Building 1535, moved to a new, temporary location... MORE

The 11th Comptroller Squadron moved to this temporary building on Colorado Avenue, between F and D Streets. Their hours of operation are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays, except for Tuesday, when they close at 2 p.m. Their phone number, (240) 857-6377, is also unchanged. ( U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Torey Griffith)

You Have the Power to Quit Tobacco in 2012
January 13, 2012 — Once the holidays have come and gone, it's time to reflect on you and where you want to be in the... MORE

cigarette butt (Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Allen)

Andrews provides services to reach 2012 goals
January 5, 2012 — With the onset of every New Year comes the anticipated, or at times dreaded, season of... MORE

Master Sgt. Heidi L. Huff, 1st Airlift Squadron section chief of training, discuss a degree program at the Andrews Education Center with Yvonne Loya, University of Maryland University College counselor, in preparation for the upcoming winter semester Jan. 3. (Photo/Bobby Jones)

Austin: 'It's Great to be Back' From Iraq
December 21, 2011 — A small but star-studded ceremony Dec. 20, 2011, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., marked the return of... MORE

United States Forces - Iraq Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph R. Allen carries the USF-I colors back onto U.S. soil at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 20. The Ceremony marks the end of the second longest war in U.S. history. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Perry Aston)

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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...