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March into Nutrition Awareness Month
March 6, 2014 — The Health and Wellness Center here is forging ahead with the Better Food, Better Bodies campaign to... MORE

Airman 1st Class Justin Baniwas is making a conscientious choice to eat healthy by “going for green” at the Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dining Facility on Feb. 28, 2014. Baniwas is with the 779th Medical Staging Squadron and works as an outpatient records technician. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Ms. Amber J. Russell)

Hard never means impossible
March 6, 2014 — A staff sergeant stands firmly at attention, rifle at his side, waiting to receive the next order... MORE

Airman 1st Class Grace Taylor prepares to call the next movement for a staff sergeant’s evaluation on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., on March 4, 2014. Taylor, United States Air Force Honor Guard tech school instructor, will determine if his skills are proficient or needs to endure more training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

Former 1HS Airman laid to rest at Arlington
February 24, 2014 — Tech Sgt. Dale Mathews, who passed away in a helicopter crash off the coastal marshes of eastern... MORE

The mother of Tech. Sgt. Dale Mathews is handed a flag in honor of his service during his funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., on Feb 5, 2014. Mathews was a special mission aviator with the 56th rescue squadron at Lakenheath Air Base who passed away in a helicopter crash in England on Jan. 7. Mathews was honored by former service members he was stationed with at Andrews in 2004 and is survived by his four children, wife and parents. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Joshua R.M. Dewberry)

Service members celebrate first quarter birthdays
February 24, 2014 — Service members celebrate first quarter birthdays during a meal at Freedom Hall Dining Facility on... MORE

Airman 1st Class Aaron Stout blows out candles during the First Quarter Birthday meal at Freedom Hall Dining Facility, Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 18. The meal celebrated the birthdays of service members grade E-6 and below that were born between the months of January to March. The meal consisted of lobster tail or fried shrimp and steak, a baked potato, corn, broccoli, side salad and cake. The event is free of charge and takes place each quarter. Stout is an 11th Wing Public Affairs photo journalist. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Joshua R.M. Dewberry)

Air National Guard: another chance for Airmen affected by force shaping
February 19, 2014 — The Air Force is currently implementing force management programs to meet budget reduction... MORE

Master Sgt. Sylvia Kirchner, Air National Guard in service recruiter Joint Base Langley-Eustis, is ready to help Airmen transition from active duty to continued service in the Air National Guard. Call 757-764-9995 to start the process or ask questions. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Experienced Airmen wanted: Continue your career in the Reserve
February 19, 2014 — More than 25,000 Airmen will be searching for a new career path in the coming year as the entire DoD... MORE

Master Sgt. Jerry Harms, Air Force Reserve in service recruiter for Andrews, is ready to help Airmen transition from active duty to continued service in the Air Force Reserve. Call 301-981-9373 to start the process or ask questions. (U.S. Air Force photo)

744th Improves Network Security
February 19, 2014 — Technicians from the 744th Communications Squadron will begin migrating Joint Base Andrews and... MORE

AAFES; Top choice for hiring military spouses in 2014
February 12, 2014 — Many employers across the nation assure their military support through their hiring efforts. This... MORE

Hennessey joins Freedom Hall for Love Feast
February 10, 2014 — This Valentine's Day, evaluators from the National Restaurant Association (NRA) are scheduled to... MORE

AF news team preps for ‘28-days in AFGSC’
February 3, 2014 — Two photojournalists and a broadcaster from the Air Force Public Affairs Agency here are gearing up... MORE

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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...