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The ART of training the total force
August 8, 2018 — In July, the 480th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing’s ART held a Total Force Integration Conference at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, allowing ART members from throughout the geographically separated Wing to connect for three days with over 160 peers from other services and nations, increase their knowledge of the challenges analysts are facing, and to hone team member’s skills... MORE

The three-day conference allowed Airmen Resiliency Team members from throughout the geographically separated Wing to connect with over 160 peers from other services and nations, increase their knowledge of the challenges analysts are facing, and hone their skills to make a greater impact on the Airmen they support.

Medicare and TRICARE for Life Seminar at JBA Theater – Sept. 21, 2018
August 8, 2018 — Find out about Medicare benefits and eligibility for the TRICARE For Life health plan by attending a Medicare and TRICARE for Life information briefing Sept. 21, from 10-noon, at the base theater... MORE

Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center Readiness Training Day – Sept. 13
August 8, 2018 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center will be closed for... MORE

Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center Labor Day and Family Day closure
August 8, 2018 — Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center will be closed for a Family Day Aug. 31 and for observance of Labor Day, Sept. 3... MORE

Teams prepare for return of Defender Challenge
August 7, 2018 — Fourteen Security Forces teams from U.S. Air Force major commands, Great Britain and Germany are training to compete at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Sept. 10-13 when the Defender Challenge returns after a 14-year hiatus... MORE

VBS: Traveling to 'Babylon'
August 6, 2018 — Children on base took a five-day adventure to "Babylon" during Vacation Bible School at Chapel One,... MORE

Malcolm Grow medical center schedules information sessions on patient reassignment
August 1, 2018 — Officials at the 11th Medical Group here have scheduled five information sessions for TRICARE beneficiaries affected by the imminent patient reassignment process... MORE

NCR Troops attend Ravens military appreciation day
August 1, 2018 — In appreciation of the military, the Baltimore Ravens hosted an exclusive practice dedicated to service members, veterans and their families at their training camp facility in Owings Mills, Md., July 30, 2018... MORE

Dorm residents break bread during monthly dinner
July 31, 2018 — Joint Base Andrews chaplains, along with the JBA Dorm Council, hosted a monthly dorm dinner here... MORE

JBA reducing golf course to 45 holes
July 31, 2018 — The Courses at Andrews is scheduled to reduce from 54 to 45 holes beginning November 2018. ... MORE

The Courses at Joint Base Andrews is comprised of three 18-hole golf courses, three practice putting greens, two private practice areas and a driving range on base. More than 100,000 rounds are played by approximately 150,000 people annually, generating revenue for the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua R. M. Dewberry)

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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...