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Honor Guard marches in Old Town Saint Paddy’s Day Parade
March 6, 2017 — The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard stands in formation prior to marching in the 2017 Saint Patrick’s Day... MORE

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard stands in formation prior to marching in the 2017 Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in Alexandria, Va., March 4, 2017. The group marched alongside the Army, Navy, Coast Guard and Marine honor guards for the half-mile-long parade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

Free movie at base theater grand opening
March 3, 2017 — A free movie screening for Department of Defense cardholders is scheduled during the base theater’s... MORE

Sunlight shines on the newly renovated base theater at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 3, 2017. A free movie screening of “Kong: Skull Island” for Department of Defense cardholders is scheduled during the base theater grand opening, March 4, 2017, at 7 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

Military Saves Week comes to close
March 3, 2017 — Sharon Moore, right, 11th Force Support Squadron community readiness consultant, advises Staff Sgt... MORE

Sharon Moore, right, 11th Force Support Squadron community readiness consultant, advises Staff Sgt. Adande Andrade, left, Medical Law Branch paralegal, on how to make a Savings Pledge during Military Saves Week at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 2, 2017. During the week, members and their families were encouraged to make a pledge, a personal commitment to individuals to save money for different purposes, which were entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of three $100 gift cards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

Pre-Raven; Do you have what it takes?
March 2, 2017 — Battle cries pierce the air as 10 Army and Air Force security forces and military police members... MORE

Staff Sgt. Brian Sollis, 811th Security Forces Squadron executive aircraft security member and instructor, leads an exercise during Fly-Away Security Team training, nicknamed “Pre-Raven,” at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 24, 2017. This quarterly-held course determines whether applicants can perform the Raven mission of providing discrete, low‐visibility security that ensures protection for Air Force aircraft transiting airfields where security is unknown or deemed inadequate to counter local threats. This includes training in the realm of teamwork, leadership, legal considerations, Redman qualification fights, baton maneuvers and verbal judo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

On the road again
February 28, 2017 — The U.S. Air Force Band Singing Sergeants kicked off their first solo tour in approximately 20 years Feb. 22 to Feb. 26 in central Florida... MORE

Capt. Daniel Booth, U.S. Air Force Band assistant director of operations and associate conductor, speaks with Bob Frier and Amy Kaufeldt, co-hosts of 'Good Day Orlando', in Lake Mary, Fla., Feb. 21, 2017. During the broadcast the ensemble performed snippets of patriotic music from their program and gave an overview of their weeklong tour. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)

Air Force Honor Guard preps new drill performance
February 27, 2017 — The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team arrived here Feb. 3 and has begun training on a new drill... MORE

Airmen from the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team practices a new routine on the Levitow Training Support Facility drill pad Feb. 26, 2016, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The team comes to Keesler every year for five weeks to develop a new routine, which is then revealed during an 81st Training Group drill down competition. The team preforms the routine used throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

JBA Presidential Aircraft Recapitalization (PAR) Program open house/public hearings
February 27, 2017 — For Immediate ReleaseContact: AFDW Public AffairsPhone: 240-612-6484 February 21, 2017Joint Base... MORE

CMSAF Retirement, Appointment Ceremony at JBA
February 22, 2017 — A U.S. Air Force Honor Guardsman stands ready to start the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force... MORE

A U.S. Air Force Honor Guardsman stands ready to start the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Retirement and Appointment Ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 16, 2017. During the event, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody was retired and Chief Master Sgt. Kaleth O. Wright was appointed the 18th Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

Plan, Save, Spend: Military Saves Week at Andrews
February 22, 2017 — Joint Base Andrews will observe Military Saves Week in conjunction with the nationwide America Saves... MORE

In conjunction with the nationwide America Saves Campaign, Joint Base Andrews will observe Military Saves Week and host educational events from Feb. 27 to March 3. This week is dedicated to educating Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy and National Guard Bureau personnel about personal financial matters ranging from debt reduction to retirement planning. (Courtesy photo)

JBA supports JROTC with base tour
February 21, 2017 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Joseph Stoltz, 11th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, briefs Baltimore Polytechnic Institute High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets during a base tour at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 16, 2017. The tour is part of an annual visitation program with the Air Education and Training Command and sponsored ROTC and JROTC programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott)

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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...