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Maintaining the Mission during COVID-19: Lodging
April 24, 2020 — SUPPORT | The 11th Force Support Squadron Lodging continues to support mission readiness by providing lodging to mission essential personnel... MORE

The Temporary Lodging Facility provides lodging for essential personnel supporting the mission on Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 13, 2020. Individuals under precautionary quarantine are located on a dedicated floor and use separate entrances and exits to reduce possible risks.

JBA DFAC continues operations despite COVID-19
April 24, 2020 — The Freedom Hall Airmen Dining Facility hours of operation are displayed inside the DFAC at Joint... MORE

The Freedom Hall Airmen Dining Facility hours of operation are displayed inside the DFAC at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Apr. 7, 2020. Hours of the DFAC were unaffected due to COVID-19, remaining open for four meals a day. They do not support dining in at this time in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, meals are for carry-out only. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Slocum)

America's Airman: SSgt. Alec Buersken
April 24, 2020 — This week's America's Airman is SSgt. Alec Buersken from the 811th Security Forces Squadron... MORE

11th CES FD continues mission during pandemic
April 20, 2020 — According to the World Health Organization, Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may... MORE

89th MXG survival shop technicians use sewing skills to address mask shortage
April 20, 2020 — Normally, the 89th Maintenance Group survival shop does things such as reupholstering and repairing damaged aircraft seats. Now, the Airmen there can be found at sewing machines making face coverings to help combat the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier this month, Defense Secretary Mark Esper issued a department-wide memo requiring individuals wear cloth face coverings on DoD installations when they cannot maintain six feet of distance between people. ... MORE

Lt. Col. Richard Hulun (left), 89th Maintenance Group (MXG) deputy commander, 1st Lt. Trey Riley, 89th MXG executive officer and James Wilson, 89th MXG survival shop lead, show three facemasks the 89th MXG has made at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Apr. 16, 2020. The shop has supplied personnel with over 700 masks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Slocum)

Do-it-yourself no-sew mask
April 13, 2020 — A quick and easy way to make a mask that requires no sewing... MORE

JBA sparks innovation for COVID-19 facemasks
April 10, 2020 — In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, personnel at JBA are coming up with ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19 while continuing to carry out the many missions on base. Social distancing is a challenge for personnel in the medical, emergency response and aviation fields, as they balance performing their mission-essential duties and maintaining the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommended six feet of distance. The use of facemasks solves this problem but presents another challenge in terms of supply. ... MORE

Staff Sgt. Carlos Rodriguez, 11th Wing SparkX innovation technician, scans the face of Chief Master Sgt. Kaleth O. Wright, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, for a 3D model at the SparkX Cell Innovation and Idea Center on JBA, Md., Apr. 10, 2020. Wright’s face was 3D modeled for a custom fit mask, which was printed to show 3D facemask printing capability. All individuals on Department of Defense property, installations and facilities must wear face coverings when they cannot maintain six feet of social distancing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Slocum)

JBA Commander answers COVID-19 questions live on Facebook (April 7)
April 8, 2020 — Col. Andrew Purath, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews installation commander, answered questions live on Facebook, April 7, 2020, to address the most pressing questions on the novel coronavirus pandemic from base personnel and the surrounding community... MORE

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Maintaining mental fitness during COVID-19
April 6, 2020 — The novel Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has become a global pandemic, physically affecting more than a million people with symptoms, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As more and more states implement guidance to keep everyone at a distance, the 11th Medical Group Mental Health Clinic urges people to be mindful of the effects it can have on mental health and offers guidance on how to remain mentally fit. ... MORE

America's Airman: A1C Jan Suarez
April 3, 2020 — -What's your full name, job title and unit?Jan Renzy Suarez, Financial Operations Technician, 11th... 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...