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Get ready for tantalizing treats: It’s Girl Scout cookie time!
January 16, 2009 — They are almost as well known as the girls themselves ... Lemon Chalet Cremes, Trefoils, Do-Si-Dos,... MORE

Andrews launches Tactical Fitness Center
January 16, 2009 — Andrews Air Force Base took a groundbreaking new stride in combat fitness training capability... MORE

Commanders, superintendents and Team Andrews pose for a photo at the opening of the Tactical Fitness Center Jan. 15. The new Tactical Fitness Center replaces the multi-purpose room at the West Fitness Center. Class schedules will be posted at the main entrance of the fitness center, and individuals can work out in the the new TFC during normal operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bobby Jones)

Warrior of the Week
January 15, 2009 — Name: Tech. Sgt. Shante Castro Hometown: Compton, Calif. Wing and Unit: 316th Force Support Squadron... MORE

WARRIOR OF THE WEEK
Tech. Sgt. Shante Castro

Inauguration and Closings
January 11, 2009 — Here at Andrews AFB, base traffic will be restricted to official personnel only Jan. 20. All... MORE

Air Force inauguration participants take part in historic event of national proportion
January 11, 2009 — On Jan. 20, when President-elect Barack Obama takes the oath of office, U.S. servicemembers will... MORE

Chapel donates family-friendly DVDs to Andrews Fisher House
January 11, 2009 — Families staying at the Andrews Fisher House will now have a greater selection of family-friendly... MORE

Heart Link, orientation briefing format debuts -- Joint briefing welcomes both military, spouses to Andrews
January 11, 2009 — The new and improved Heart Link spouse orientation, a briefing for spouses sponsored by the Airman... MORE

The flying priest -- Bishop makes stop on Andrews
January 11, 2009 — A young congregant watched closely as a man dressed in his liturgical vestments, miter and staff,... MORE

Military airspace opened by Sec DOT for Santa
December 18, 2008 — In a small reception here today, Mary E. Peters, Secretary of Transportation, Col. Steve Shepro,... MORE

Mary Peters, Secretary of Transportation, speaks to Andrews Airmen and families Dec. 18 in Hanger 1 on Andrews Air Force Base, Md. She spoke about Santa Claus and how the military is going to help Santa complete his Christmas mission. The military is opening up airspace called "Santa Skylanes" so Santa can deliver gifts to good boys and girls in time for Christmas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melissa Stonecipher)

Retiree Activities Corner -- Dec. 5
December 5, 2008 — The Retiree Activities Office is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. You can visit 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...