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New prosthesis could help keep troops in the fight
July 19, 2007
Air Force Lt. Col. Andrew Lourake, an amputee who remained on active duty as a pilot, demonstrates July 17 how he manually switches modes on his computerized prosthesis as Sven Zarling observes. The colonel's current prosthetic leg has two modes, one for walking and one for flying. An improved prosthesis is being developed that will have up to 10 modes and allow for remote-controlled switching. Mr. Zarling is from Otto Bock HealthCare, the company developing the new prosthesis. (DOD photo/Fred W. Baker III)
General visits injured
July 13, 2007
Brig. Gen. Frank Gorenc, Air Force District of Washington commander, thanks an injured service member for his service during his visit to the Aeromedical Staging Facility July 10. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tanika Belfield)
Airman tees up against the best in the world
July 13, 2007
Team Andrews promotees
July 13, 2007
Andrews hosts Afghan general
July 13, 2007
VR-53 - saving lives in Dominican Republic
July 13, 2007
Town hall meeting on education
July 13, 2007
New cellular phone laws go into effect for teen drivers
July 13, 2007
Afghanistan National Army AIr Corps visit
July 10, 2007
Col. Margaret H. Woodward, 89th Airlift Wing commander, presents Maj. Gen. Mohammad Dawran, Afghanitan National Army Air Corps commander, with her personal coin during his visit to the 89 AW, July 5.
Boy Scout soars to Eagle Scout
July 6, 2007
Master Sgt. Stephen B. Ladd congratulates his son, Shaun, for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Shaun earned a total of 27 merit badges over a four-year period, and built a relocatable guard house for the 316th Security Forces Squadron as part of a community service project for his final task to earn Eagle Scout. Master Sgt. Ladd is assigned to the 316th Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Operations Flight as equipment support supervisor. (Photo by Bobby Jones)
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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...
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