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New AFDW command chief strives to lead, inspire
October 3, 2013 — The new Air Force District of Washington command chief arrived at Joint Base Andrews less than a... MORE

CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT JOSE A. LUGOSANTIAGO

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar helps motivate JBA youth to read
October 2, 2013 — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar reads to a group of children during a Reading is Fundamental event at the Youth... MORE

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar reads to a group of children during a Reading is Fundamental event at the Youth Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 1, 2013. Jabbar attended the event hosted by Joint Base Andrews and the RIF organization to help encourage and motivate children to become life-long readers. Jabbar, author and the current leading scorer in the National Basketball Association's history, read to the children. Afterwords, each child went home with books by Jabbar along with other books and prizes. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nichelle Anderson)

11 CES to save $30k with 'No Heat/NoCool'
October 2, 2013 — The 11th Civil Engineer Squadron will initiate an installation-wide "No Heat/No Cool" period to... MORE

JBA Fire Department participates in Fire Prevention Week
October 1, 2013 — It's time for Fire Prevention Week, and from Oct. 6-12 Joint Base Andrews Fire Department is joining... MORE

Government Shutdown Information
September 30, 2013 — Team Andrews, As we work through the ongoing government shutdown, below are key details regarding... MORE

11 FSS Furlough Hours (U.S. Air Force graphic)

Affordable Care Act will impact federal civilian employees
September 30, 2013 — Starting in January, all individuals must maintain minimum health care coverage for themselves and... MORE

DOD spells out closure contingency plan guidance
September 30, 2013 — DOD officials issued guidance to the force in the event appropriations lapse Oct. 1 and a government... MORE

Returning deployers be like: 'Dude ... Where's my car?'
September 25, 2013 — Airman, Soldiers and Sailors who have deployed are well aware of the lengthy checklist to complete,... MORE

DoD-Redskins battle childhood obesity
September 25, 2013 — Joint Base Andrews hosted NFL Play 60 and the Washington Redskins on Sept. 24, with the "Salute to... MORE

Washington Redskins linebacker Darryl Tapp assists in a football drill during the Salute to Play 60 Military Challenge at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 24, 2013. The initiative is part of the National Football League’s larger Play 60 campaign, which is designed to encourage kids to be active for 60 minutes a day to help reverse the trend of childhood obesity. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Nesha Humes)

Kosovo Campaign Medal shifts to Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
September 25, 2013 — The Defense Department has announced the transition of the Kosovo Campaign Medal to the Armed Forces... 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...