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Labor and management coming together
October 19, 2016 — Col. E. John Teichert, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, and Ramona Hawkins, Joint Base... MORE

Col. E. John Teichert, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, and Ramona Hawkins, JBA American Federation of Government Employees 1401 president, sign a Labor-Management Forum Charter Oct. 11, 2016. The charter was signed to signify the establishment of a cooperative and productive forum between labor and management relations by discussing workplace challenges on a regular basis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)

CJCS Hosts 2016 CHOD Conference
October 17, 2016 — U.S. Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford, U.S. chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, hosts the Chiefs of... MORE

Maj. Gen. Darryl Burke, left, Air Force District of Washington commander, greets Lt. Gen. Hamad Muhammed Thani Al Rumaithi, right, chief of staff of the United Arab Emirates’ Armed Forces, during the Chief of Defense Conference on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 17, 2016. The conference is held annually and brought together senior military leaders from 50 countries to meet and discuss mutual security challenges, improve joint relationships and foster security cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

Keepin' it wheel
October 14, 2016 — The 11th Logistical Readiness Squadron took two buses with approximately 40 Honor Guardsmen to... MORE

Airman Cody Charles, 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator, drives a charter bus on interstate 95 in New Jersey, Oct. 9, 2016. Charles was one of two 11th LRS drivers to assist the Air Force Honor Guard in their temporary duty to Boston. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)

11 CES sparks fire education on JBA
October 13, 2016 — Sparky the Fire Dog, National Fire Protection Association official mascot, greets children during a... MORE

Sparky the Fire Dog, National Fire Protection Association official mascot, greets children during a Fire Prevention Week event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 12, 2016. Families gathered during the event to learn about fire safety from the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron. Activities included coloring in educational books, touring the inside of a rapid intervention vehicle and running through fire response procedures. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

JBA honors child as ‘Pilot for a Day’
October 7, 2016 — The day was filled with smiles and excitement as Kwami Penty, an 8-year-old diagnosed with a... MORE

Kwami Penty rides in a HUMVEE as part of the “Pilot for a Day” program at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 6, 2016. The event occurs biannually here to indulge children from Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., who are battling serious illnesses in their interest in aviation. Kwami was brought to multiple base agencies for displays, demonstrations and simulations via a HUMVEE ride. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

Prevention Week ignites Andrews
October 7, 2016 — The 2016 Fire Prevention Week is being recognized at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Oct. 9 to Oct... MORE

Airman 1st Class Austyn Helgeson and Senior Airman Scott Burdick, 11th Wing Civil Engineer firefighters, put out a fire during a live fire exercise at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 7, 2015. The exercise was part of the fire prevention week on JBA. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant/Released)

Air Force recertifies all fitness assessment courses
October 6, 2016 — The Air Force has directed a service-wide recertification of all installation 1.5-mile run and 2-kilometer walk courses by Oct. 31... MORE

Be wise, immunize
October 4, 2016 — Installation leadership received their immunization to kick-off the flu shot drive on Joint Base... MORE

A participant in the Flu Shot Kick-Off gets vaccinated for the influenza virus on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 3, 2016. A base-wide vaccination drive for retirees, active duty and dependents is scheduled for Oct. 17-18 from 8 a.m. to 4p.m. at the installation theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

11 CES suits up for HAZMAT training
October 4, 2016 — Readiness and emergency managers and firefighters with the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron dressed in... MORE

Airman 1st Class Carol Pruitt, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron readiness and emergency manager, dresses in a hazardous material suit during HAZMAT training on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 29, 2016. HAZMAT training is designed for emergency responders to prepare for toxic leaks, spills or accidents that may cause further damage to life, health, properties or the environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

Master Sgt. ghosting Glenn Miller
October 3, 2016 — After begging his parents to play anything from their extensive selection of classic jazz albums,... MORE

Master Sgt. Andrew Axelrad, joined the U.S. Air Force in 1993 as a technical sergeant to become a Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note alto saxophonist. Axelrad performed and was featured with the Airmen of Note in front of his friends, family and home town one last time during the Labor Day 2016 weekend. Axelrad plans to retire from the Air Force after 24 years in February 2017. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)

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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...