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Wounded NCO's will to fly remains undaunted
June 29, 2007 — An Andrews Air Force Base Airman remains committed to the Air Force and his love of flying even... MORE

Then-Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. John Jumper visits Tech. Sgt. Christian MacKenzie at Wilford Hall Medical Center in 2004 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Sergeant MacKenzie, who served as a special operations MH-53 Pave Low flight engineer, was shot down April 13, 2004, in Fallujah, Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Andrews Boy Scout earns highest honor
June 28, 2007 — Shaun Ladd, 15, a member of Andrews Boy Scout Troop 404, recently received the rank of Eagle Scout,... MORE

Health Affairs secretary visits Andrews
June 28, 2007 — The Honorable S. Ward Casscells, M.D., the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs,... MORE

Dr, Samuel W. Casscells, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, speaks to an injured soldier who recently returned from overseas. The Secretary visited the Malcolm Grow Medical Center's Aeromedical Staging Flight Tuesday.

Airborne Laser aircraft slated to provide missile defense
June 28, 2007 — A typical-looking 747 aircraft on the flight line here June 21 - distinguishable from other 747s... MORE

The Air Force prototype Airborne Laser aircraft was on static display here after making its first non-stop cross-country flight June 20.

Singing sensation visit
June 27, 2007 — MORE

Country Western singing star Charlie Daniels shakes the hand of Senior Airman Tyler Perry, 316th Contracting Sqadron contracting specialist after signing a guitar during an event hosted by AAFES at the Base Exchange Tuesday. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Matthews)

Health Affairs visit
June 27, 2007 — MORE

Dr. Samuel W. Casscells, Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, talks to wounded soldiers returning from overseas as they remain strapped down on litters to prevent any further injuries during transport.

'Rescue Dawn’ Premiere Inspires, Provides Example for Today’s Troops
June 22, 2007 — It was a movie premiere like few others. As the credits rolled down the screen here last night, a... MORE

Retired Air Force Col. Eugene Deatrick, left, who rescued Navy Lt. Dieter Dengler, a POW during the Vietnam War, chats with Steve Zahn, who plays Air Force 1st Lt. Duane Martin in “Rescue Dawn,” a new movie about Dengler’s capture and escape. Deatrick and Zahn met during a June 18, 2007, premiere at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bobby Jones)

Shaken Baby Syndrome DOD campaign of year
June 22, 2007 — For 2007, the Department of Defense has kicked off a family initiative to bring more focus to the... MORE

Tax season volunteers honored for efforts
June 22, 2007 — Members of the Andrews community gathered June 15 at the Andrews Wing Rotunda, to honor those who... MORE

ANA President visits with nurses in nation's capital
June 22, 2007 — Rebecca M. Patton, American Nurses Association president, visited the 79th Aeromedical Staging... 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...