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Warrior of the Week 7/22
July 25, 2011
Warrior of the week
A bitterSweet love story - Andrews widow, widower find happiness after tragedy
July 21, 2011
Newly-married Master Sgt. Christopher Sweet and Danielle Balmer pose for pictures on their wedding day, July 4th at the Air Force Memorial in Washington, D.C. (Photo courtesy of Hans and Nicole Photography)
Bowie Baysox treat Team Andrews members to free baseball game
July 21, 2011
Baysox pitcher Zach Britton lobs the ball at a batter during the Andrews Night at the Bowie Baysox July 15. The Baysox held an appreciation night for Team Andrews members and their families. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Torey Griffith)
National Capital Region Servicemembers go airborne
July 20, 2011
11th Wing Security Forces Airmen load a litter onto a static CH-60 Blackhawk as they train for airborne operations at Davidson Army Airfeild, Va. July 19. Members of the 89th Communications Squadron from Joint Base Andrews, Md., 579th Medical Group from Joint Base Annacostia-Bolling, and the 55th Signal Company from Fort Meade, Md. also attended the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Torey Griffith)
Proposed Class Action Settlement Agreement
July 20, 2011
First Operational Growler Squadron Returns Safely
July 19, 2011
An EA-18G Growler assigned to Scorpions of Electronic Attack Squadron 132, takes off from Joint Base Andrews NAF Washington after completing an eight-month forward deployment in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn and Operation New Dawn. The EA-18G Growler is the fourth major variant of the F/A-18 Hornet and is built to replace the EA-6B Prowler. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Clifford L. H. Davis)
Sailors Donate Blood to Support Armed Services Blood Program
July 19, 2011
A Sailor assigned to Navy Intelligence Reserve Region Washington donates blood in support of the Armed Services Blood Program on July 9. The program provides quality blood products for servicemembers and their families in both peace and war. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Clifford L. H. Davis)
11th Wing Safety Office - Camping
July 19, 2011
Riders 'revved up' for motorcycle safety day
July 18, 2011
Terry A. Yonkers, assistant secretary of the Air Force for installations, environment and logistics, and Col. Ken Rizer, commander of the 11th Wing at Joint Base Andrews, Md., address motorcyclists at the JBA Motorcycle Safety Day July 15, 2011. As a part of the Air Force's Year of Motorcycle Safety, the event was held for riders on JBA to increase their awareness of the need to ride safely. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Torey Griffith)
Ride safe, arrive alive
July 14, 2011
As a rider on and off duty, Air Force Instruction 91-207 directs military personnel to wear the personal protective equipment. The Air Force named 2011 Year of the Motorcycle Safety and this Air Force Global Strike Command base helping Airmen build a strong riding relationship and re-emphasize public safety to Team Whiteman members.
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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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photo of Senior Master Sgt. Cruz

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...
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