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Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program now accepting applications
February 13, 2009 — Airmen interested in becoming a nurse and a commissioned officer should look into the Air Force's... MORE

EOD fit to fight at a moment's notice
February 13, 2009 — The Air Force mission is a 24/7 job. Being physically fit is something all Air Force personnel are... MORE

Boundaries class teaches how not to cross lines
February 13, 2009 — Married and engaged couples looking to strengthen their relationships will have the opportunity to... MORE

Joint Basing begins
February 13, 2009 — The Air Force and Navy entered the initial operational capability phase Saturday, transferring... MORE

Andrews first to streamline FTAC
February 13, 2009 — The Air Force Smart Operations in the 21st century program is instituting changes to the First Term... MORE

President Obama's first trip on Air Force One
February 6, 2009 — MORE

President Barack Obama is greeted by Col. Steven Shepro, 316th Wing commander, prior to his first official trip as President of the United States on Air Force One on Feb. 5. President Obama traveled to Williamsburg, Va. to speak, urging House Democrats tonight to set aside their differences with the Senate and Republicans in order to push forward quickly with the stimulus package. (US Air Force/Bobby Jones)

Warrior of the Week
February 6, 2009 — Rank and Name: Senior Airman Rashaundra C. SingletonHometown: Fort Worth, TexasWing and Unit: 316th... MORE

Congressional Visit
February 4, 2009 — MORE

Second Lieutenant Katrina Crowell explains the Aeromedical Staging Facilities mission to Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards, of the 4th district of Maryland, and Representative Steny H. Hoyer, 5th district of Maryland, on January 30, 2009. Second Lieutenant Crowell took the congressmen on a tour of the ASF to show them all the advances in medicine that have been made to help patients get better. (US Air Force/A1C Melissa V. Rodrigues)

Youth sports kick off
February 2, 2009 — The Andrews Youth Sports Program kicked off its 2009 campaign Saturday with the start of youth... MORE

Only vigilance can prevent fires, waste, abuse of resources
February 2, 2009 — The Andrews Fire Emergency Services unit stands at the ready for any crisis that may occur at a... 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...

Commentary

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...