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11th Wing to host its first Sports Day on Joint Base Andrews
October 7, 2010 — The new 11th Wing is scheduled to host its first Sports Day Oct. 8 at various locations throughout... MORE

New MyCAA program resumes in October
October 6, 2010 — The Office of the Secretary of Defense announced July 20 that the My Career Advancement Accounts... MORE

The Future is Now at Joint Base Andrews NAF-Washington: The Expeditionary Combat Support System
October 5, 2010 — The Air Force is in the midst of an historical transformation. The way the Air Force is organized... MORE

Retiree Activities Office column: week of Oct. 1- Oct. 8
October 4, 2010 — Latest Edition of the E-AfterburnerThe September 2010 edition of the e-Afterburner has been posted... MORE

11th Wing Safety Office - Hunting Safety Tips
October 4, 2010 — Safety Tips - Hunting1. Take a firearms-safety course. The more you know the better. 2. Keep your... MORE

“Where do I go for finance after this mission move?”
October 1, 2010 — Today's mission movement from the 316th to the 11th Wing is going to affect thousands of... MORE

New commander takes reigns of 79th Medical Wing
September 27, 2010 — Major Gen. Gar S. Graham passed the reigns of command of the 79th Medical Wing to Maj. Gen. Gerard... MORE

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- Maj. Gen. Gerard A. Caron took command of the 79th Medical Wing Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. in Hangar 3 on Joint Base Andrews in a ceremony officiated by Maj. Gen. Darrell D. Jones, Air Force District of Washington commander.

Security forces to restructure with 11 WG mission move
September 24, 2010 — On Sept. 30, Bolling Air Force Base is scheduled to merge with Anacostia Naval Base as part of BRAC... MORE

1st Heli receives 2010 Verne Orr Award
September 24, 2010 — Joint Base Andrews' 1st Helicopter Squadron received the 2010 Verne Orr award Sept. 13 at the Air... MORE

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- The 1st Helicopter Squadron optimized human resources and aircraft to allow 365 days of continuous contingency response coverage for our nation’s Capital and support for our government’s most senior leaders. The squadron supported the Presidential Inauguration with 18 flights and an innovative forward deployment model which slashed response time by 40 percent, while de-conflicting helicopter operations with a crowd of two million attendees. Fills 100 percent of the Capital’s priority alerts with 50 percents of validated manpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Michael Pausic).

Team Andrews/Bolling unite at AF Marathon
September 24, 2010 — Fitness, Teamwork and community came together this weekend as the Air Force hosted its 14th annual... MORE

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- First Lt. Thomas Hanson, center, 316th Civil Engineer Squadron Operations Support Squadron officer in charge, crosses the finish line with a run time of 3:14:38 at the Air Force Marathon in Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Sept. 18. He was the lead performer for ‘Team Andrews.’ (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Marasky)

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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...