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Andrews surgeon devotes part of practice to prevent, treat Breast Cancer
October 13, 2006 — A general surgeon at Malcolm Grow Medical Center is dedicating a portion of her practice toward... MORE

Maj. (Dr.) Shannon Lehr screens a set of mammogram X-rays in conjunction with a patient's office visit. Major Lehr is one of four general surgeons assigned to the 79th Surgical Operations Squadron at Malcolm Grow Medical Center. The American Cancer Society, a nationwide health organization, encourages women ages 20 and older to conduct breast self-examinations monthly. Breast examinations and screenings by a doctor are also recommended annually.

Two Airmen awarded Bronze Star Medal during the quarterly commander’s call
October 13, 2006 — Two Airmen were awarded the Bronze Star Medal during the quarterly commander's call at the Base... MORE

Engineers, Military Working Dog teams train to deploy
October 10, 2006 — Training is part of life for all servicemembers, both humans and dogs on Andrews, especially when... MORE

Father, son provide services to Andrews members
August 22, 2006 — Earl places a fresh batch of pastries in the display case to fill the request of Andrews Commissary... MORE

CDC 1 earns national accreditation
August 22, 2006 — Child Development Center 1 here has earned accreditation from the National Association for the... MORE

Airmen evacuate veterans
August 22, 2006 — MORE

ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md. -- Airmen with the 908th Airlift Wing at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., the 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron at Scott AFB, Ill., and the 89th Medical Group here strap down cargo while transporting veterans from the Armed Forces Home in Gulfport, Miss., after Hurricane Katrina decimated the area. The veterans were flown by a C-130 Hercules from Maxwell to here where they were then taken to the Armed Forces Home in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher J. Matthews)

Air Force amputee returns to flight status
August 22, 2006 — An Airman here who had his leg amputated above the knee will soon fly an Air Force aircraft... MORE

ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md. -- Lt. Col. Andrew Lourake sits in an Air Force C-20 here. Colonel Lourake underwent an above-the-knee amputation in June 2002. He was medically cleared June 18 to return to flying status and is waiting to attend formal training to get requalified to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bobby Jones)

Andrews Airman helps save father, son
August 22, 2006 — An Airman with the 89th Airlift Wing's dental squadron here helped rescue a father and son involved... MORE

Andrews and Bolling medical assets to combine in new wing
August 22, 2006 — The 89th Medical Group from Andrews Air Force Base, Md., and the 11th Medical Group at Bolling AFB... MORE

Andrews AFB becomes part of Air Force District of Washington
August 22, 2006 — The chief of staff of the Air Force, Gen T. Michael Moseley, announced today that Andrews Air Force... 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...