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JBA welcomes Simon Sinek to speak on professional development
November 9, 2022 — Joint Base Andrews welcomed Simon Sinek, author and inspirational speaker, to the General Jacob E. Smart Conference Center at JBA, Md., Nov. 9, 2022. The intent of the event was to provide professional development and leadership lessons to personnel at JBA. ... MORE

Simon Sinek, author and inspirational speaker, speaks at the General Jacob E. Smart Conference Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Nov. 9, 2022. Sinek spoke on topics such as professional development and leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew-John Braman)

JBA leadership prepares for winter
November 8, 2022 — Approximately 40 senior leaders from across Joint Base Andrews gathered for an in-depth discussion about preparations and responsibilities for the upcoming winter season at JBA, Md., Nov. 7, 2022... MORE

A group of Joint Base Andrews leaders gather for a pre-season inclement weather brief at JBA, Md., Nov. 7, 2022. The group discussed JBA’s Snow and Ice Control plan and participated in a tabletop activity to ensure that all parties understood their roles and responsibilities for the upcoming winter season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isabelle Churchill)

316th Logistics Readiness Squadron trains for cargo deployment processing
November 2, 2022 — The 316th Logistics Readiness Squadron teamed up with the 89th Aerial Port Squadron and the 2-263rd Air Defense Artillery Battalion for a joint training in an effort to prepare for potential deployment of cargo at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 2, 2022. The 2-263rd ADAB, a unit from the South Carolina Army National Guard, brought vehicles and equipment to practice processing through JBA’s cargo deployment function point of debarkation. ... MORE

Pfc. Cayman Pope (left), and Pfc. Dalton Cooley (right), 2-263rd Air Defense Artillery Battalion air defense battle systems operators, bump fists prior to a training exercise at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 2, 2022. For the training, the 2-263rd brought vehicles and equipment to practice processing through JBA’s cargo deployment function point of debarkation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Slocum)

316th Medical Group and 1st Helicopter Squadron conduct specialized flight training
November 1, 2022 — Members of the 316th Wing Critical Care Air Transport Teams joined the 1st Helicopter Squadron for highly specialized training exercises at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 1, 2022... MORE

2nd Lt. Dylan Thomas, 316th Health Care Operations Squadron intensive care unit nurse (left), Capt. Dominique Hunsberger, 316th HCOS intensive care unit nurse (center), and Capt. Nicholas Lahvic, 316th Surgical Operations Squadron anesthesiologist, carry a simulation manikin during a medical training at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 1, 2022. Members of the 316th Wing Critical Care Air Transport Teams joined the 1st Helicopter Squadron for highly specialized medical training exercises.

Joint Base Andrews hosts professional enhancement seminar for civilians
October 28, 2022 — Joint Base Andrews hosted a Civilian Professional Enhancement Seminar for Department of Defense civilians at the General Jacob E. Smart Conference Center at JBA, Md., Oct. 27 and Oct. 28, 2022... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Slyvester Lawrence, Air Force District of Washington Airman Development Advisor special duty manager, discusses effective communication and strategies during the JBA Civilian Professional Enhancement Seminar at the General Jacob E. Smart Conference Center, Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 27, 2022. Throughout the seminar, facilitators and Department of Defense civilians who work across the National Capital Region discussed topics such as effective communication and strategies, ethical leadership, and emotional intelligence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Pate)

JBA honors Warrior of the Month- Senior Airman Desmond Terry
October 26, 2022 — Joint Base Andrews honored Senior Airman Desmond Terry, 316th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, as Warrior of the Month for October, 2022... MORE

Senior Airman Desmond Terry is a Warrior of the Month for the month of October, 2022. (Courtesy Photo)

JBA honors Warrior of the Month- Master Sgt. Timothy Boykin
October 26, 2022 — Joint Base Andrews honored Master Sgt. Timothy Boykin, 459th Force Support Squadron sustainment operations chief as Warrior of the Month, for October 2022... MORE

Master Sgt. Timothy Boykin is a Warrior of the Month for the month of October, 2022. (Courtesy Photo)

JBA battles Joint Base Myers-Henderson Hall for softball title
October 25, 2022 — Teams from Joint Base Andrews and Joint Base Myers-Henderson Hall battled it out on the softball field at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., Oct. 24, 2022... MORE

The Joint Base Andrews softball team celebrates their victory over Joint Base Myers-Henderson Hall at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., Oct. 24, 2022.

Freedom Hall Dining Facility returns to pre-COVID operations, expands service to retirees and DoD civilians
October 19, 2022 — Staff Sgt. Bianca P. Turner waited patiently for Julian Dancel to finish the culinary masterpiece... MORE

Julian Dancel, Freedom Hall Dining Facility cook, grills an omelet for an Airman during breakfast service at the dining facility at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 4, 2022.

JBA commander signs Fire Prevention Week proclamation
October 4, 2022 — Col. Todd Randolph, 316th Wing and installation commander, signed a proclamation designating Oct. 9 - Oct. 15 as Fire Prevention Week, at the fire training pit at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 4, 2022. ... MORE

Joint Base Andrews leaders and 316th Mission Support Group personnel pose for a group photo following the signing of a Fire Prevention Week proclamation at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 4, 2022. From Oct. 9 - Oct. 15, JBA will host events such as a fire truck parade and a fire station open house and barbeque to raise fire safety awareness and educate families, students and communities across JBA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Pate)

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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...