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NNSA to Conduct Aerial Radiation Assessment Survey Joint Base Andrews July 17
July 10, 2014
The National Nuclear Security Administration will be flying over Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, July 17, to measure naturally occurring background radiation. A helicopter may be seen flying at low altitudes while the assessment is conducted and will cover approximately 10 square miles within the base perimeter. (Courtesy Photo)
JBA Heritage Park to host concert
July 9, 2014
Heritage Park
NCR celebrates Fourth of July
July 8, 2014
Senior Master Sergeant Eric Sabatino plays the harp during the United States Air Force Band's Independence Day Concert at the Air Force Memorial, July 4, 2014. After the performance, show attendees viewed the National Fireworks Show. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)
Malcolm Grow closed for training July 10
July 2, 2014
Malcolm Grow closes for July 3, 4 for holiday
July 2, 2014
Independence Day hours on Andrews
July 2, 2014
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Minot Air Force Base will celebrate Independence Day with a free picnic and fireworks display for base residents. The picnic will begin at 5 p.m. July 4, at Bud Ebert Park. Free hotdogs, hamburgers, chips and soda will be available. The picnic will conclude with a fireworks display at approximately 10:30 p.m. or when darkness falls (U.S. Air Force Graphic)
AF to every Airman: Tell us your story
July 1, 2014
No one tells the Air Force story like you do. Let's hear yours! Our video contest begins July 1. Details here: http://bit.ly/AFvideocontest.
UFC fighters visit Team Andrews
June 30, 2014
Mike Dolce, an Ultimate Fighting Championship FIT coach, speaks to a crowd at the Tactical Fitness Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 24, 2014. The UFC FIT program taught attendees about achieving maximum physical fitness through living a healthy lifestyle, and was sponsored by the Air Force Reserve. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens)
79th Medical Wing welcomes new commander
June 30, 2014
Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Roosevelt Allen became the new commander of the 79th Medical Wing during a ceremony June 30, 2014.Prior to this assignment, General Allen, a board-certified comprehensive dentist, served as the deputy command surgeon of Air Education and Training Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.
JBA children 'deploy' in support of Operation KID Mode
June 30, 2014
Justin Huddleston, 6, participates in a potato sack race during Operation KID Mode on Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 27, 2014. This is the third annual kid-friendly, pretend deployment in-processing event designed to familiarize children with their parents’ deployment experience. (U.S Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
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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...
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