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Bone Marrow Drive
September 13, 2007 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Bethany L. Anliker observes as Master Sgt. George O'Brien performs a Buccal Swab collection procedure for the Andrews Bone Marrow Drive at the 316th Logistics Readiness Squadron Sept.7. Airman Anliker is assigned to the 316 LRS as transportation officer. Sergeant O'Brien is the 316 LRS vehicle operation manager.

Walk for Freedom
September 13, 2007 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Stephen Parker, left, carries his son, Khalon, 3, as his wife, Tech. Sgt. Kenyel Parker, center, Harriet Pullian and Tech. Sgt. Dawniel Conner particpate in the third annual Freedom Walk from the Lincoln Memorial to the Pentagon last Sunday. Approximately ten thousand civilian and military participants walked in support of the men and women who died September 11, 2001.

Seeing Stars
September 13, 2007 — MORE

Brig. Gen. Maragaret Woodward, 89th Airlift Wing commander stands at attention as her husband, Brig. Gen. Daniel P. Woodward and mother Mary Ann Maslowski remove her eagles, representing the rank of Colonel, and pin on single stars representing the rank of Brigadier General. (US Air Force/Bobby Jones)

Infant and Toddler University finds new home
September 13, 2007 — The Infant and Toddler University officially moved to a new room in Child Development Center 1 on... MORE

Several parents mingle in the new facility as their children played in the new Infant and Toddler University multipurpose playroom provided by Child Development Center 1 Aug. 28. (US Air Force/Bobby Jones)

Nurse liaison works to make difference for wounded warriors
September 13, 2007 — An officer assigned to the 775th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Detachment 1, here,... MORE

Lt. Col. Diana Copper talks with Army Staff Sgt. Walter J. McMaster inside an air medical evacuation configured C-130 aircraft prior to being transported to the next medical facility.

Comptrollers host Pie-in-the-Eye event
September 6, 2007 — MORE

Senior Airman Elizabeth Uzelac seeks revenge after taking and wearing a pie. Airman Uzelac is assigned to the 316th Comptroller Squadron as a customer support technician.

Air Force surgeons pioneer surgery procedure at Bagram hospital
September 6, 2007 — In Afghanistan, a country plagued by a long history of violence and untold numbers of hidden land... MORE

Surgical team members Maj. (Dr.) Christopher Dress, Maj. (Dr.) Dmitry Tuder and Airman 1st Class Angelia Sneed perform a free-flap operation on a 9-year-old girl suffering from a badly mangled leg. The procedure was the team's first free-flap operation at the Craig Joint Theater Hospital at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Community leaders key players in Maryland Room success
September 6, 2007 — September is not only a special month because it marks the anniversary of the Air Force, but it also... MORE

M.H. Jim Estepp, Greater Prince George's County Round Table president, and Samuel H. Dean, Prince George's County Council chairman, cut the ribbon opening the Maryland Room September 2005.

Bronze Star Medal
September 6, 2007 — MORE

Lt. Col. Brian P. Duffy, 316th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, pins the Bronze Star Medal to the pocket of Master Sgt. Pervis C. King for exceptionally meritorious service during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sergeant King distinguished himself by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service to the United States as Team Leader Weapons Intelligence Team One, 723rd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, Forward Operating Base Brassfield-Mora, Iraq from Aug. 5, 2006 to Jan. 31, 2007.

Andrews firefighters train to save lives
September 6, 2007 — In the midst of downsizing and essential personnel being deployed in support of Operation Enduring... MORE

Senior Airman Travis Gilmour, right, encourages Airman Maruc Scanlon while pulling a fire hose.

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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...