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Air Force torch passed, son retires father after 25 years
September 25, 2008
Master Sgt. Carlos Ramirez, an Air National Guard Readiness Center lead air transportation career field manager, right, stands at attention with his son, Capt. Daniel Ramirez, 1st Helicopter Squadron instructor pilot, near the Air Force Memorial honor guard Sept 19. (USAF photo by Bobby Jones)
Airman turns tragedy into gifts for other’s lives: Raises money for the deaf and blind
September 25, 2008
FSS shows appreciation to lodging workers
September 25, 2008
Lt. Col. Teresa L. Forest, 316th Force Support Squadron commander, helps Ms. Deborah Brown, a room attendant with lodging for almost six years, make a bed in the Gateway Inn Sept. 18. Col. Forest, along with other FSS staff helped out in culmination of the week long effort to show their appreciation to lodging employees for their dedicated work. (US Air Force/A1C Patrick McKenna)
459th AFW excells at Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspection
September 25, 2008
Staff Sgt. Cyrene Gerard, 459th Security Forces Squadron security specialist, performs a vehicle inspection while two other security forces Airmen talk to the driver during the 459th's Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspection held Sept. 19-21. (USAF courtesy photo)
Air Force Birthday Celebration
September 19, 2008
Col. Steven Shepro (center), 316th Wing commander, along with Airman Tiffany Barker (left), 316th Operations Support Squadron, and Chief Master Sgt. Lisa Haggett, 316th Force Support Squadron Superintendent, cut a birthday cake at the Freedom Hall Dining Facility Thursday. September 18 commemorated the Air Force’s 61st birthday. Airman Barker is the newest Airman on Andrews, while Chief Haggett is Andrews’ most seasoned career Airman. (USAF photo by Senior Airman Steven R. Doty)
Life Night program provides classes to chapel community
September 18, 2008
SICOFAA set to start plans for large scale training mission
September 18, 2008
A USAF Hummer filled with medical supplies, assigned to Joint Task Force Bravo, Soto Cano Air Base, Republic of Honduras, exits a Maryland National Guard C-130J during earthquake relief efforts in Pisco, Peru Aug. 2007. Efforts like these are an example of the relief that will be jointly provided by the 18 countries that comprise SICOFAA. (USAF photo by Col. William A. Stark)
The Courses at Andrews maintains green world for fish
September 18, 2008
Mr. Tyler performs an 11 a.m. feeding of protein diet pellets to fish at The Courses at Andrews.
Air Force District of Washington participating in Operation Change Out
September 12, 2008
New travel cards in the mail
September 12, 2008
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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...
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