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Joint Base Andrews Naval Air Facility Washington unveiled
October 2, 2009 — Andrews embarked on the next phase of its long and storied history Thursday, as Joint Base Andrews... MORE

National Football League: Week 3 Predictions
September 25, 2009 — Each week I'll give a brief preview of every game. I'll make my picks and keep a running tally as... MORE

VR-53: the Naval Reserve ‘Hercules’ of transport
September 25, 2009 — The pulsating hum of turbo-prop engines from a Naval Reserve C-130T aircraft permeated the flight... MORE

Lieutenant Cmdr. Jason Sticht, Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 53 aircraft commander and squadron operations officer, right, and Cmdr. Scott McLellan, VR-53 pilot, check their headings during a local mission to Louisville, Ky. Sept. 18. Nicknamed the “Capital Express,” the squadron provides responsive intra-theatre logistics support to Department of the Navy, DoD, and Allied forces deployed worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Bobby Jones)

Semper Fitelis: Blessing others lifts Martin’s spirits
September 25, 2009 — A worn, faded brown, leather weight belt has replaced the flimsy, orange reflective safety patrol... MORE

Sixty-two year-old Johnny Martin performs a set of shrugs, which work the trapezius, or traps, muscles.

‘Giant Voice’ alerts base to attacks and natural disasters
September 25, 2009 — Every morning at 7 a.m. reveille is sounded and the national anthem is played at retreat in the late... MORE

Technical Sgt. Joseph Brady, NCO in charge of console operations for the Andrews Regional Command Post and 316th Wing Command Post, uses the Giant Voice machine to conduct a random test from inside the Base Operations Command Post building. The command post uses the Giant Voice for mass alert should the base come under threat of attack or natural disaster.(U.S. Air Force photo/ Bobby Jones)

PAG rocks AF Marathon
September 25, 2009 — September 19 was a proud day for the Presidential Logistics Squadron, Presidential Airlift Group,... MORE

Warrior of the Week
September 25, 2009 — Rank and Name: 1st Lt. Jon BallWing and Unit: 1st Helicopter Squadron Job title: special missions... MORE

National Football League: Week 2 Predictions
September 18, 2009 — Each week I'll give a brief preview of every game. I'll make my picks and keep a running tally as... MORE

After 40 years, undergraduate pilot training reunion gathers at Andrews
September 18, 2009 — Having show and tell for dad is something most children beg to do, and Lt. Col. Chris Eden had a... MORE

316 LRS prepared for flu outbreak
September 18, 2009 — If struck by the H1N1 flu virus, the 316th Logistics Readiness Squadron would continue to meet the... 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...