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CAPITAL SHIELD tests skills against man-made, natural disasters
November 2, 2007
Airmen assist each other with putting on their decontamination suits properly during exercise CAPITAL SHIELD 2007 on Oct. 23. (US Air Force/SSgt Suzanne Day)
Combat Action Medal Awarded
November 1, 2007
Staff Sgt. Naeem Stanley, 316th Logistics Readiness Squadron, was awarded the Air Force Combat Action Medal, for performing duties while assigned to the 1058th Guntruck Company, Forward Operating Base Speicher, Iraq. During a combat mission, Sergeant Stanley's HUMVEE, which was the lead vehicle in the convoy, struck a landmine. The vehicle was severely damaged and Sergeant Stanley was injured. Sergeant Stanley was awarded the Purple Heart during a ceremony earlier this year. (US Air Force/A1C Renae Kleckner)
MGMC Coumadin clinic helps patients lead normal lives
November 1, 2007
Airmen's Attic gives back to community
November 1, 2007
Logisticians to hold national convention in Washington
November 1, 2007
Medical Conference speeds up the Integration process
November 1, 2007
316 SFS Airman receives Purple Heart
November 1, 2007
Staff Sgt. Daniel Pena, 316th Security Forces Squadron, was awarded a Purple Heart for wounds received in battle, while deployed, as well as the Air Force Combat Action Medal. Sergeant Pena had the honor of Congressman Ruben Hinojosa, 15th District of Texas, in attendance during the ceremony on Oct. 26. (US Air Force/A1C Renae Kleckner)
Supreme Court Justice Thomas visits Andrews
November 1, 2007
Students ranging from six to 15 years old from the Henson Valley Montessori School received a chance to sit and ask questions of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, prior to a book signing at the Base Exhcnage on Oct. 27. (US Air Force/Senior Airman Jeff Andrejcik)
316 SFS Ravens demonstrate a show of force
October 25, 2007
Staff Sgt. David Wood and Staff Sgt Martez Blair, 316th Security Forces Squadron Ravens, simulate a physical disagreement during a demonstration inside hangar four on Sept. 25. The Raven Team's mission is to provide security for all special air missions carrying the President, Vice President and other senior government leaders during their official travel. (US Air Force/SSgt Suzanne Day)
Truck Day
October 25, 2007
Staff Sgt. Christopher West, 316th Security Forces Squadron, places a Kevlar helmet on James O'Leary, son of Capt. Steven O'Leary, Air Force Office of Analysis, Assessments and Lessons Learned, during Truck Day at Corkran Preschool, Temple Hills, Md. Oct. 5. (US Air Force/A1C Renae Kleckner)
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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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photo of Senior Master Sgt. Cruz

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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