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Andrews CDC offers programs for parents, children
June 25, 2010 — The Joint Base Andrews Child Development Center, a 316th Force Support Squadron program, and Airman... MORE

Treatment for PTSD can also benefit members with general stress, anxiety
June 25, 2010 — Balancing any number of the daily responsibilities that servicemembers may have can have a... MORE

AADD: The plan's back-up plan
June 25, 2010 — Ever find yourself out on the town, find out that the designated driver is more of a designated... MORE

Sport Bike Riders Course available on Joint Base Andrews
June 18, 2010 — In the spirit of ensuring all Joint Base Andrews servicemembers have a fun, but more importantly,... MORE

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- Vanessa Jones, left, Cape Fox Professional Services motorcycle safety instructor, guides a group of sports bike riders through various training scenarios during a Military Sport Bike Rider Course held on Andrews June 16. The purpose of the specialized course is to illustrate the correct technique when cornering and handling sport bikes. Classes are held on Andrews at least once a month, and throughout the National Capital Region weekly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bobby Jones)

Abusing prescription drugs is just as illegal as abusing cocaine
June 18, 2010 — Over the past eight months, two flight engineers from the 99th Airlift Squadron, whose mission is to... MORE

Ribbon cutting ceremony marks official opening of USO lounge
June 18, 2010 — The new United Service Organization lounge at Joint Base Andrews is a place where service members... MORE

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- Elaine B. Rogers, USO of metropolitan Washington president, left, 1st Lt. Jason Castleberry, 89th Aerial Port Squadron passenger operations officer, John Marselle, chairman of the board for the USO, and Col. Jacqueline Van Ovost, 89th Airlift Wing commander, cut the ribbon for opening ceremonies at the passenger terminal June 9. The USO has been located inside the passenger terminal since 1995. Its volunteers have assisted 1154 military and families members so far in 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melissa Brownstein)

Andrews' newest lodging facility is open for business
June 18, 2010 — Joint Base Andrews' newest lodging facility, the Presidential Inn, had its grand opening June 14... MORE

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- Lieutenant Col. Michael Saunders, 316th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, Col. Ken Rizer, 316th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander, Phylis McComb, 316th Force Support Squadron Presidential Inn general manager, and Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Woods, Interim 316th Wing Command Chief, cut a ribbon to officially open The Presidential Inn June 14. The facility is available to all military, Department of Defense members, dependents and retirees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bobby Jones)

Air Force Cycling Classic rides through the area this weekend
June 11, 2010 — Cycling enthusiasts from around the world will gather Saturday and Sunday to ride in the Air Force... MORE

Joint Base Andrews members say goodbye and welcome
June 11, 2010 — Colonel Ken Rizer officially took command of the 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews during a change... MORE

Navy chiefs, friends raise $17 K completing “Ride Across Maryland”
June 11, 2010 — Forty-six active duty, full-time support and retired Navy Chief's and junior enlisted from various... MORE

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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...