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Honoring Ajola
January 10, 2023 — Senior Airman Jordan Arredondo walks into the dog kennels at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, hearing all the dogs barking, but one stands out to his ears. This bark was unique and extra raspy but just as loud as the others... MORE

Jordan, Shawn and Ajola pose for a picture. (Courtesy photo)

1st Helicopter Squadron welcomes new chiropractic clinic
January 6, 2023 — The 1st Helicopter Squadron hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome a new chiropractic clinic being embedded into their squadron at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Jan. 4, 2023... MORE

Col. Todd Randolph, right, 316th Wing and installation commander, cuts a ribbon with Dr. Thomas Bui, Human Performance Flight chiropractor, for the grand opening of a new chiropractic clinic at the 1st Helicopter Squadron at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 4, 2023.

JBA celebrates the holidays
December 22, 2022 — Joint Base Andrews holds their annual holiday parade at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 20, 2022... MORE

Joint Base Andrews holds their annual Holiday parade, Dec. 20, 2022, at Joint Base Andrews, Md.

JBA bolsters Airman combat skills
December 2, 2022 — Approximately 50 Airmen from the 316th Wing and 89th Airlift Wing participated in Airman Combat Skills Training at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 1-2, 2022... MORE

A Joint Base Andrews Airman retrieves a gas mask during a Airman Combat Skills Training exercise at JBA, Md., December 2, 2022. The semi-annual training included a refresher course in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear and Mission-Oriented Protective Posture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isabelle Churchill)

JBA trains for active shooter
December 2, 2022 — Units from Joint Base Andrews train for active shooter response. MORE

A dose of virtual reality: Pilots enhance 316th OSS helicopter simulator for training needs
December 1, 2022 — First Lt. Joseph Mull, a 1st Helicopter Squadron pilot at Joint Base Andrews, Md., was flying one of two UH-1N Hueys in formation over the National Capital Region... MORE

Maj. Mitchell Clapp, 316th Operations Support Squadron assistant director of operations, monitors a training mission on the virtual-reality helicopter flight simulator system at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 25, 2022.

Active Shooter base exercise prepares Airmen for emergencies
November 30, 2022 — Airmen across Joint Base Andrews worked together in emergency response mode during an active shooter Total Force Readiness exercise at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 30, 2022. Total Force Readiness is a Readiness Exercise that is used to determine if installation personnel and plans are ready for wartime and deployed scenarios. The scenario also included a chemical attack to add to the realism of the scenario... MORE

An Airman participates in an active shooter exercise at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 30, 2022. During the exercise, Airmen were evaluated on their actions, such as how they communicated with one another, tracked down the target(s) and attempted to save lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Pate)

Tactical Combat Casualty Care training prepares 316th Wing Airmen
November 21, 2022 — More than 50 Airmen from the 316th Wing worked together in Tactical Combat Casualty Care training at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 18, 2022... MORE

A 316th Security Forces Group Airman waits for Tactical Combat Casualty Care training to begin at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 18, 2022. The training consisted of 316th SFG, 316th Operations Group and 316th Medical Group Airmen practicing emergency care and evacuation by helicopter to reduce preventable deaths. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Pate)

Capitol Christmas Tree arrives at JBA
November 17, 2022 — Service members and families from across the installation came together to see the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree for the last stop on its journey and to be a part of a night of celebration at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 17, 2022... MORE

The 78-foot-tall Capitol Christmas Tree is displayed on the bed of a truck at Joint Base Andrews, Nov. 17, 2022. The Red Spruce nicknamed “Ruby” was harvested in the Pisgah National Forest of North Carolina on Nov. 2 and prepared for a nearly 1,000-mile expedition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Pate)

National Harbor honors veterans with Spirit Park opening
November 11, 2022 — Government officials, military leaders, and spectators honored past and present service members on Veterans Day at the National Harbor, Md., Nov. 11, 2022. This year’s observance marked 104 years of celebrating Armistice Day, signaling the end of World War I. Harbor officials honored the occasion with the unveiling of a 50-foot tall and 80-foot wide custom-made American flag and the grand opening of Spirit Park in honor of veterans. ... MORE

An American flag waves in the wind at the opening of Spirit Park in National Harbor, Md., Nov. 11, 2022. Harbor officials honored the occasion with the unveiling of a 50-foot tall and 80-foot wide custom-made American flag and the grand opening of Spirit Park in honor of veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Slocum)

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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...