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Airman extinguishes fire
June 6, 2008 — MORE

ANDREWS AFB, Md. -- Airman 1st Class Vincent Lewis uses a fire extinguisher to eliminate a fire in a 1974 Chevy Nova in front of Chapel 3 May 26. Airman Lewis quickly responded to the scene and extinguished the car fire prior to emergency personnel arriving, preventing a potentially deadly situation. Airman Lewis is assigned to the 316th Mission Support Squadron Military Personnel Flight. ( U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Doty)

School liaison officer develops unique pilot program
June 6, 2008 — Cynthia Nunes-Taijeron is working on a pilot program that addresses challenges faced by... MORE

Base receives hail, damages vehicles, structures, aircraft
June 6, 2008 — Andrews received its first hailstorm of the year Saturday."A majority of the damage occurred on the... MORE

Airman & Family Readiness Center provides spouse orientation
June 6, 2008 — Nina Sargent, Spouse Orientation: Heart Link coordinator is enthusiastic about welcoming spouses to... MORE

79 MDG undergoes three simultaneous inspections
June 2, 2008 — The 79th Medical Group had three major inspections back to back May 19 to May 23. The Air Education... MORE

Andrews Officers' Spouses Club awards scholarships
June 2, 2008 — The Andrews Officers' Spouse's Club held its annual scholarship banquet at the Thrift Shop recently... MORE

First base community yard sale May 31
May 27, 2008 — Liberty Park at Andrews recently announced that residents will havethe opportunity to shop for and... MORE

JSOH 08 soars, roars with record crowds
May 27, 2008 — The 2008 Joint Service Open House marked the 60th Anniversary of the Berlin Airlift with... MORE

A crowd walks through the C-5 Galaxy at the 2008 Joint Service Open House hosted by Andrews Air Force Base, Md., May 17th. This year?s event will have demonstrations by the Navy Blue Angels and the Army's Golden Knights. Once again the JSOH will host a wide variety of both military and civilian air and ground demonstrations. To include the Air Force's newest and the world's most advanced fighter jet, the F-22A Raptor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Suzanne M. Day)

Five AFOSI agents added to Hall of Heroes
May 27, 2008 — Brig. Gen. Dana Simmons, Air Force Office of Special Investigationscommander, presided over a... MORE

Famed 'Candy Bomber' reflects on Air Force heritage at 2008 Joint Service Open House
May 27, 2008 — An Air Force legend who sweetened the lives of thousands of children during the Berlin Airlift... MORE

ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md. -- Retired Col. Gail Halvorsen, shakes hands with a fellow member of the Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation at the Joint Service Open House here May 18. Colonel Halvorsen earned the nickname the "Berlin Candy Bomber" for dropping more than 20 tons of candy to local children in Berlin, Germany, between 1948 and 1949. The BAHF showcased the C-54E transport aircraft dubbed, "The Spirit of Freedom." The foundation is dedicated to preserving the memory and legacy of a key humanitarian and aviation historical event, The Berlin Airlift. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Amaani Lyle)

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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...