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Shaping multi-capable Airmen: preparing for future battles
September 10, 2024 — For the first time, members from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, worked together to practice... MORE

D.C. Air National Guard Defends the Lane during Exercise Northern Strike
September 3, 2024 — Exercise Northern Strike promotes the Chief of the National Guard Bureau’s Interoperability objective to highlight training and exercises where units work with joint and civilian partners. DCANG members can train in geographical different locations, along with multiple service components, while maintaining the same proficiency they would at home station... MORE

Three F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 121st Fighter Squadron, District of Columbia Air National Guard fly side-by-side in formation.

316th Inpatient Squadron activated at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
August 30, 2024 — U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. FaLana C. Gideon assumed command of the 316th Inpatient Squadron during an activation ceremony, Friday. The 316th IPTS is the Air Force’s first squadron at Walter Reed... MORE

Lt. Col. FaLana Gideon, right, incoming 316th Inpatient Squadron commander, receives the 316th IPTS guidon from U.S. Air Force Col. Stacy Freisen.

Command of 316th Medical Group changes hands
August 28, 2024 — U.S. Air Force Col. Stacy G. Friesen assumed command of the 316th Medical Group during a ceremony, Aug. 20. Friesen previously served as the deputy command surgeon for Air Force Central Command at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. Her career also includes leadership positions in both operational and staff assignments, with a particular focus on medical operations and health care strategy. Friesen has served in various roles across the Air Force, including command positions and deployments in support of operations Enduring Freedom and Inherent Resolve, and other key missions... MORE

Joint Base Andrews implements inaugural domestic violence response drill
August 28, 2024 — The 316th Wing inspection team hosted the base’s inaugural scenario-based domestic violence exercise at Freedom Park, Thursday. The exercise included an actor initiating simulated violence against their partner in a public setting, eventually involving base organizations to de-escalate, process and investigate the physical altercation... MORE

An Airman is being pat down by a member of the 316th Security Forces Squadron.

Hugo's last call
August 27, 2024 — Members from the 316th Security Support Squadron came together to honor retired military working dog Hugo at the Veterinary Treatment Facility, Aug. 23. Hugo was relieved from duty in 2021 after serving six years at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada... MORE

Staff Sgt. Joshua Hack walks Hugo into the veterinary treatment facility.

Defenders of America's Airfield: The Elite Guards keeping Joint Base Andrews secure
August 23, 2024 — Joint Base Andrews, commonly known as “America’s Airfield,” is the home of Air Force One, making it one of the U.S. Air Force’s highest visibility bases. The reestablished 316th Security Forces Squadron Elite Guard Section has the duty of protecting the installation as well as the thousands of men and women who visit, work, and live there everyday... MORE

An NCO returns an airman's common access card.

316th Civil Engineer Squadron ensures airfield safety with decennial arresting system overhaul
August 21, 2024 — The 316th Civil Engineer Squadron completed a decennial overhaul of the Barrier Arresting Kit-12 aircraft arresting system from July through August... MORE

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 113th Wing hooks onto the BAK-12 aircraft arresting system.

Celebrity chef unveils first Fresh Kitchen at a military installation
August 19, 2024 — Robert Irvine, Fresh Kitchen founder, discusses the opening of Fresh Kitchen in the Army & Air Force... MORE

A group of people celebrating and clapping after cutting a ribbon.

Ensuring readiness: 316 MDG conducts decontamination training
August 19, 2024 — U.S. Airmen assigned to the 316th Medical Group carry a tent during decontamination training at... MORE

Airmen carry a tent during a decontamination exercise to practice rapidly deploying while managing hazardous materials.

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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...