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D.C. Air National Guard Airmen return from deployment
March 13, 2019 — More than 250 D.C. Air National Guard Airmen recently returned from a successful deployment to the... MORE

A Philippine Air Force FA-50 takes off during the Bilateral Air Contingent Exchange - Philippines (BACE-P) at Cesar Basa Air Base, Philippines, Jan. 22, 2019. This is the seventh iteration of BACE-P established by U.S. Pacific Command and executed by Headquarters Pacific Air Forces. Airmen from the U.S. and Philippines Air Forces marked the successful completion of 12 days of bilateral training Feb. 1, and increased mutual cooperation throughout the operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Anthony Small)

Aviation Summit: STEM event builds path for future engineers
March 8, 2019 — Approximately 250 students from several local schools attended the 2nd Annual Aerospace/Aviation Summit on base, March 5, 2019, to learn how science and technology play a vital role in aviation... MORE

Airmen of Note perform Jazz Heritage Series
March 4, 2019 — The U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note performed a Jazz Heritage Series concert with guest artist Christian McBride, double bassist, at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall, Feb. 22, 2019 in Alexandria, Va... MORE

The Airmen of Note, U.S. Air Force Band’s premier jazz ensemble, perform during the Jazz Heritage Series, Feb. 22, 2019 in Alexandria, Va. This performance in the series featured guest double bassist, Christian McBride, and was conducted by Col. Don Schofield, U.S. Air Force Band commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa D. Van Hook)

America's Airman: A1C Lee Edward Pricer
March 1, 2019 — (America’s Airman is a weekly article highlighting a member of the JBA community)Hometown?San Ramon,... MORE

Welders provide base support one spark at a time
February 25, 2019 — The 11th Civil Engineer Squadron structures shop here provides support to Joint Base Andrews and its agencies through welding, fabrication and other repairs... MORE

America's Airman: SrA Brandi A. Fryer
February 22, 2019 — (America’s Airman is a weekly article highlighting a member of the JBA community)Hometown?Skokie,... MORE

Airmen & Airwaves
February 22, 2019 — Cable and antenna systems technicians with the 89th Communication Squadron here are responsible for the maintenance of the 65 antenna systems across JBA and two additional remote locations, valued at $27 million... MORE

America's Airman: Vincent Eure
February 15, 2019 — (America’s Airman is a weekly article highlighting a member of the JBA community)Hometown?Virginia... MORE

AFDW provides ceremonial honors to longest-serving Congressional member
February 13, 2019 — Air Force District of Washington conducted an Arrival Ceremony in honor of World War II Army veteran and former Rep. John D. Dingell (D-Mich.) here Tuesday... MORE

The U.S. Army 3rd Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) body bearer team fall into formation as an Air Mobility Command C-17 Globemaster III arrives at Joint Base Andrews, Md. with the remains of World War II Army veteran and former Rep. John D. Dingell (D-Mich.) Feb. 12, 2019.

New civic leaders inducted into the Air Force
February 8, 2019 — More than 40 Air Force civic leaders visited Washington, D.C., Jan. 29-31, for a civic leader conference with the Air Force’s most senior leaders... 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...