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Inaugural Heritage Park Tattoo Event
May 14, 2014
Joint Base Andrews is hosting a free concert at Heritage Park on Saturday, May 17, 2014.
Sailor epitomizes reservist motto
May 14, 2014
Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Patricio Mendoza, Naval Air Facility Washington Reserve Health Hospital corpsman clerk, was recognized as this week’s Warrior of the Week, May 14, 2014 at Joint Base Andrews-NAF Washington, Md. (U. S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua R. M. Dewberry)
Retired service member found dead in hotel room
May 13, 2014
May 5 - Pulse on AF force management
May 8, 2014
Bundles for Babies helps parents prepare
May 7, 2014
Staff Sgt. Alicia Kruger and husband, Matt Brown, complete a “What do babies need?” activity during a Bundles for Babies workshop at the Military & Family Support Center, May 2, 2014. Bundles for Babies addresses the role of new parents by providing guidance and information on nutrition, financial changes and safety concerns. Kruger is an 89th Communications Squadron system administrator who is expecting her first child. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Bahja J. Jones)
Airmen go above, beyond for "Bonehead"
May 6, 2014
Master Sgts. Phillip Allen and Matt Cagle, 744th Communication Squadron plans and program managers, look over design plans before constructing a memorial display case at Cagle’s home workshop in Clinton, Md., April 22, 2014. The case displays memorabilia of the school’s namesake, Capt. Francis T. Evans, Jr. and is located at the school just outside of Joint Base Andrews, Md. (U.S. Air Force photo/Aimee Fujikawa)
JBA's little hero
May 1, 2014
1st Lt. David Smith and Shelly Walker present a Hero Award to Käal Mocanu at the Military & Family Support Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 24. Käal, son of retired Master Sgt. Brandon Mocanu and Tech. Sgt. Amanda Mocanu, M&FSC readiness NCO in charge, received the award for his brave actions when his father collapsed in their home in February. Smith is the 11th Force Support Squadron section commander and Walker is an M&FSC community readiness consultant. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)
LAW DAY on Joint Base Andrews, Every Vote Matters
April 30, 2014
Making what's good, great; new mental health program at the 459th ARW
April 30, 2014
Julie Russell, psychological health director, chats with SrA Colin Hayes, medical technition at the 459th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, on the importance of psychological health, April 28, 2014. The Psychological Health Program is a new program at the wing and is geared toward helping Airmen and their families maximize psychological health, resilience, and wellbeing so they can overcome the challenges of life both in and out of the military. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Katie Spencer)
April 28 – Pulse on AF force management
April 30, 2014
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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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