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Earth Day at JBA
April 22, 2013 — Many Joint Base Andrews personnel are participating in events for Earth Day, which is observed April... MORE

Joint Base Andrews personnel are ramping up for Earth Day, which is observed April 22. A 2005 report conducted by Green Facts concluded that forests are being reduced globally by 60,000 square kilometers or about 3 to 6 billion trees every year. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Staff Sgt. Brittany E. Jones)

Air Force rabbi 'one of her kind'
April 22, 2013 — Minutes before sunset on Friday, she lowers her head and covers her face in prayer. Her hands are... MORE

JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq -- Tech. Sgt. Craig Lifton, 332nd AEW Public Affairs NCO-in-charge of journalism, laughs as he is hoisted up in the air by fellow servicemembers during his bar mitzvah here March 21 at Gilbert Memorial Chapel. The bar mitzvah took place after a dedication ceremony here celebrating the arrival of a Jewish Torah. A bar mitzvah is a rite of passage held traditionally for Jewish boys when they reach 13 years old and a day. Bar mitzvah literally means, "son of the commandment," -- meaning the person is now of age to fully participate in all aspects of the Jewish religion. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Elizabeth Rissmiller)

PHOTO STORY: Runnin' runnin' and runnin' runnin'
April 22, 2013 — A child of a half marathon participant holds a sign near the finish line April 13, 2013 at Joint... MORE

A child of a half marathon participant holds a sign near the finish line April 13, 2013 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The child's mother was participating in her first half marathon. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brittany E. Jones)

Becoming a Sexual Assault Victim Advocate
April 22, 2013 — Have you ever had a friend, loved one, or even just an associate who was involved in a sexual... MORE

K-9 stands out as top dog
April 22, 2013 — Staff Sgt. Samantha Navarrete, 11th Security Support Flight military working dog handler presents a... MORE

Staff Sgt. Samantha Navarrete, 11th Security Support Flight military working dog handler presents a 2012 K9 Medal for Exceptional Service to her dog Besy during a ceremony April 19, 2013 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Besy was one of only two honored in 2012 for demonstrating exceptional acts in the War on Terror. This is the first time an Air Force team has received this award. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nesha Humes)

For honor and prevention
April 19, 2013 — Pinwheels spin in the wind for Child Abuse Prevention month, while the flag flies at half-staff in... MORE

Pinwheels spin in the wind for Child Abuse Prevention month, while the flag flies at half-staff in honor of the victims of the Boston Marathon terrorist attack April 19, 2013, in front of the William A. Jones III building on Joint Base Andrews, MD. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Perry Aston)

Month of Military Child celebrated at 2013 Family Fest Rodeo
April 18, 2013 — Team Andrews Youth Center, Chapel and Liberty Park members will host the 2013 Annual Family Fest... MORE

Andrews staff sergeant has long run ahead
April 18, 2013 — It's a cool spring afternoon on Joint Base Andrews as he regulates his breath because he has been... MORE

Staff Sgt. David Nicholson, 779th Aerospace Medical Squadron NCO in charge of presidential support, runs during his lunch hour April 8, 2013 at Joint Base Andrews, Md., to prepare for the upcoming JBA Half Marathon. Nicholson said he knew running would always be part of his life when he crossed the finish line during his first half marathon in Seoul, South Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brittany E.Jones)

Special duty attracts Airmen
April 17, 2013 — The Air Education and Training Command Special Duty Recruitment Team held a career day at the... MORE

Airman 1st Class Devid Wawo, 779th Medical Group medical logistician, speaks with a representative of HUMINT Program Strategic Debrief about career opportunities here on April 16. (Photo released Airman 1st Class Joshua R. M. Dewberry)

Personal identifiable information requires protection
April 17, 2013 — Have you Googled yourself lately just to see how much of your information is available to the world?... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- The Bureau of Justice Website says that in 2010, seven percent of households in the United States (about 8.6 million households) had at least one member age 12 or older who experienced one or more types of identity theft victimization. (U.S. Air Force graphic illustration by William Parks.)

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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...