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Through the lens of resilience: How a historian confronts vision challenges
October 31, 2024 — When Meaghan M. Kacmarcik was 10 years old, she was stricken with a rare genetic eye disease that impaired her vision, but she has not let it stand in the way of success and her passion for history...

Proceed with caution: CBRN drills and skills
October 28, 2024 — U.S. Air Force fire protection specialists assigned to the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron conduct a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear training exercise at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 4, 2024. The exercise tested emergency response capabilities, focusing on chemical exposure and contamination scenarios...

CBRN teams enhance readiness through collaborative training exercise
October 28, 2024 — U.S. Air Force Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear teams from across the National Capital Region participated in a training exercise aimed at enhancing their operational readiness, Aug. 23, 2024. Organized by the Installation Office of Emergency Management, the exercise tested participants’ ability to respond to simulated chemical and biological threats...

316th Civil Engineer Squadron, Washington Nationals partner for facilities exchange
October 23, 2024 — U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron participated in a...

Dogs dive deep: Military working dogs conduct water training
October 17, 2024 — K-9 trainers from 316th Security Forces Support Squadron conducted water-based bite work training with their military working dogs, where they practiced controlled aggression using bite sleeves and other stimuli. This helped the dogs acclimate to new settings and improve their operational readiness...

Fire safety fun at JBA's Mini Muster
October 15, 2024 — 316th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters and volunteers encourage children to participate during the Mini Muster fire safety event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 10, 2024. The event was part of Fire Prevention Week, a nationally observed week dedicated to promoting fire safety and awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gianluca Ciccopiedi)...

Joint Base Andrews fight the flames for Fire Prevention Week
October 10, 2024 — U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 316th Wing participate in a live fire exercise at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 7, 2024. The exercise was a part of Fire Prevention Week events that highlighted the importance of awareness, education and community involvement in reducing fire risks...

316th Wing commander signs 2024 Fire Prevention Week proclamation
October 4, 2024 — U.S. Air Force Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, signs the Fire Prevention Week proclamation with the help of Sparky the Fire Dog for Fire Prevention Week. This week is nationally observed week dedicated to promoting fire safety and awareness...

JBA Fisher House celebrates 30 years of support
October 4, 2024 — The Joint Base Andrews Fisher House commemorated its 30th anniversary with a celebration event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 26, 2024. The event also honored the legacy of Zachary Fisher, founder of the Fisher House Foundation, on what would have been his birthday. Located within walking distance of the Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center, the Fisher House offers care for families of active-duty members, veterans, and retirees who receive treatment at the base’s medical facilities or local hospitals. The foundation was created to keep families together during challenging times without the financial burden of lodging expenses...

Joint combatives training: Level one
September 26, 2024 — The 744th Communications Squadron partnered with the U.S. Army Combatives Course from Fort George G. Meade for a Army Level I Combatives course certification at Joint Base Andrews, Md...

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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...