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Military Star Card generates thousands for Team Andrews
May 29, 2009 — You can get clothes, electronics, toys and more - at a discount and tax free. If military members... MORE

Enlisted Spouses' Club is back at Andrews
May 29, 2009 — Dedicated enlisted spouses have been hard at work renewing the Enlisted Spouses Club and its... MORE

ANDREWS WEEK IN REVIEW
May 29, 2009 — MORE

Dwight Veon, 316th Security Forces Squadron, slides toward Kurt Skarstedt, 1st Helicopter Squadron, as he prepares to catch an incoming ball at the softball field across from the West Fitness Center. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Giang Nguyen)

2009 Joint Service Open House Air Show
May 21, 2009 — MORE

Members of the public cool off in shade provided by the wing of a 459th Air Refueling Wing KC-135R during the 2009 JSOH May 16. JSOH is a combined effort, reflective of the collaborative nature of protecting and defending America's security. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Dan DeCook)

Navy fighter pilots reach out to youths in the community
May 21, 2009 — The U.S. F/A-18 Tactical Demon-stration Team from NAS-Oceana, Va., spoke to more than 350 students,... MORE

Navy Lt. Bryan Pinckney, weapons systems officer, describes how an oxygen mask is used by Lt. Justin Halligan, pilot, during a show-and-tell demonstration of equipment used during flight maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Bobby Jones)

JSOH huge success! Thousands flock to Andrews
May 21, 2009 — "Wow!" was the only word that little Gian André Valentin-Fontanez,' 4, could utter as the U.S... MORE

Spectators wave at a U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot as he prepares for takeoff during the Joint Services Open House May 15 at Andrews. JSOH allows members of the public an excellent opportunity to meet and interact with the men and women of the Armed Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Melissa Rodrigues)

Life or death for Andrews members: 101 Critical days of summer
May 21, 2009 — Historically, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is a period of high risk, since people... MORE

Shedding light on sunscreen, vitamin D
May 21, 2009 — There is no better time to discuss sun safety than the present. With spring in full bloom and summer... MORE

Biggest Loser: Who really lost to win
May 21, 2009 — Being 'Fit to Fight' took on a whole new meaning for Team Andrews members who chose to participate... MORE

Ground operations before, after JSOH
May 21, 2009 — Thousands of visitors enjoyed this year's Joint Service Open House attractions, including over 150... 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...