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America's Airman: Amn Laken Rohrer
December 13, 2019 — What's your full name, job title and unit? Amn Laken Lynn Rohrer, Religious Affairs Airman, 11... MORE

1 HS celebrates 50th anniversary at gala event
December 12, 2019 — The 1st Helicopter Squadron here celebrated its 50th anniversary with a gala on base Dec. 6, 2019. The 1st HS has approximately 120 aircrew members, 22 helicopters and flies over 5,000 mission hours. July 1, 1969 the U.S. Air Force activated the 1st HS to assume control of a proud past of helicopter operations at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, and JBA. Since its activation, the unit has provided local airlift for senior military, civilian leaders, high-ranking dignitaries, distinguished visitors, Defense Support of Civil Authorities and emergency medical evacuation... MORE

Guests mingle during the 1st Helicopter Squadron's 50th anniversary gala at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 6, 2019.

First sergeant overcomes adversity; retires with former diamond
December 12, 2019 — As Senior Master Sgt. Steven Bradley speaks during a resiliency lunch at the Club on Joint Base... MORE

America's Airman: Capt Johnathon Harris
December 6, 2019 — What's your full name, job title and unit? Johnathon D. Harris, Executive Officer UH-1N Evaluator... MORE

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JBA Airman finds happiness in AFW2 program
December 4, 2019 — As Capt. Jennifer Hays, wounded warrior and 11th Medical Support Squadron patient, sits in a chair... MORE

America's Airman: SrA Cameron Browning
December 3, 2019 — What's your full name, job title and unit? SrA Cameron Jordon Browning, Area Supervisor, 811 SFS,... MORE

Road to recovery: AFW2 brings Northeast Warrior CARE event to JBA
November 26, 2019 — Joint Base Andrews partnered with the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program to host the 2019 Northeast... MORE

AF Surgeon General visits 11 MDG
November 22, 2019 — Air Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg and Chief Master Sgt. G. Steve Cum, Medical Enlisted Force and Enlisted Corps Chief, visited the 11th Medical Group at JBA, Nov. 14, 2019... MORE

America's Airman: Corraine Anita Jones
November 22, 2019 — What's your full name, job title and unit?Corraine Anita Jones, Unit Program Coordinator/1st... MORE

JBA to host AF Wounded Warrior CARE event
November 13, 2019 — JBA is scheduled to host the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program’s Northeast CARE event Nov... 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...