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New Years Baby
January 11, 2008 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Randall Creed, Joint Staff Physical Security NCO, and wife Julie and their newborn daughter Gillian Renee pose for a photo with Col. August C. Pasquale III, 79th Surgical Operations Squadron commander. Gillian was born Jan. 3 weighing 7-pounds 5-ounces.
(US Air Force/SrA Melissa Stonecipher)

Christmas Dinner
January 11, 2008 — MORE

Air Force Staff Sgt. David Webb receives his Christmas dinner from Col. Terry Haske, 79th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Commander, at the Aeromedical Staging Facility here Dec. 25, 2007. Sergeant Webb is enroute to Vance Air Force Base, Okla. from Balad Air Base, Iraq.
(US Air Force/SrA Renae Kleckner)

Ophthalmology warriors provide quality eyecare
January 11, 2008 — The staff of the 79th Surgical Operations Squadron's Ophthalmology Clinic is on a mission to ensure... MORE

Staff Sgt. Vaigalipa Ripine, right a 79th Medical Surgical Squadron ophthamologist technician, checks the eye dilation of Master Sgt. Kimberley J. Bentley. Sergeant Bentley is a 579th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Public Health NCOIC. (US Air Force/Bobby Jones)

Malcolm Grow Medical Center offers weight management classes
January 11, 2008 — Whether the latest studies report that Americans gain 5 to 7 pounds during the holidays or as little... MORE

ANG excells during no-notice Alert Force Evaluation
January 11, 2008 — Various components of the 113th Wing, District of Columbia Air National Guard, and 316th Wing... MORE

HAWC steps in to WFC
January 11, 2008 — Fitness buffs and individuals merely seeking to improve their overall nutritional and physical... MORE

Washington Mystics All-star co-hosts WNBA Camp
December 20, 2007 — MORE

Cameron Lightfoot, 5, gets a lesson in basic drivvling from Alana Beard on Dec. 14. Cameron is the grandson of Chief Warrant Officer (ret.) Charles Lightfoot. (US Air Force/Bobby Jones)

Holiday Joy
December 20, 2007 — MORE

Leigh Thornley directs the Andrews Home Educators Choir in singing "Joy to the World" during their debut at the Annual Base Holiday Tree and Menorah lighting ceremony at Chapel 1, Dec. 5. Andrews families were also treated with food, refreshments and performances by the Andrews Gospel Youth Chorus and the U.S. Air Force "Airmen of Note" combination band. There was even a s pecial visit from Santa, Mrs. Claus and Santa's helper, via fire engine, driven by the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters. Mrs. Thornley is the wife of Ch. (Capt.) Andrew Thornley, Chapel 1 senior protestant chaplain. (US Air Force/Bobby Jones)

89th Airlift Wing Flight attendants whip up holiday menu, share tips
December 20, 2007 — The world renowned flight attendants from the 89th Airlift Wing whipped together a holiday hor... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Natika Washington has a captive audience a she gives instruction on how to prepare Sweet Potato Ravioli during the Culinary Holiday hosted by the 89th Airlift Wing's flight attendants on Dec. 12. Sergeant Natikais a flight attendant assigned to the 99th Airlift Squadron. (US Air Force/Bobby Jones)

Straight Talk Line provides timely information
December 20, 2007 — With the recent decrease in temperature and increase in cold, wintery weather Team Andrews members... 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...