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Thanksgiving Holiday Hours of Operation
November 21, 2012
Senior leaders issue holiday safety message
November 20, 2012
The Sheppard Holiday Tree and the nine candles of the Menorah were lighted Dec. 7 at the corner of Avenue E and 1st Avenue. (U.S. Air Force photo/Harry Tonemah)
U.S. Air Force Band and Honor Guard to perform at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
November 16, 2012
The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard marches by the U.S. Air Force Band during a rehearsal, Nov. 19, 2012, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The 11th Operations Group assets will be traveling to New York City to perform a featured patriotic tribute, "This is My Country," in the 86th Annual Macy's Day Parade on Thanksgiving Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steele C. G. Britton)
Air Force Drill Team, Miami Dolphins honor veterans
November 14, 2012
Members of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team prepare to march onto the field to perfom at the Miami Dolphins "Salute to Service" halftime show Nov. 11, 2012, in Miami. The Veteran's Day tribute honored veterans of military service both past and present. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Torey Griffith)
Warrior of the Week
November 14, 2012
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Amber Russell)
Twin Airmen Compete on Wheel of Fortune
November 13, 2012
Brothers Tech. Sgt. Glenn (left) and Master Sgt. Greg Coleman watch other military contestants participating on “Wheel of Fortune” on overhead monitors while waiting for their opportunity to compete on the show. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III)
Veterans reach out to Mattawoman Middle School
November 13, 2012
WALDORF, Md. - Chief Craig LeDeux, U.S. Air Force Band chief enlisted manager, speaks with youths about his military experience at Mattawoman Middle Schools' Veterans Day program, Nov. 9, 2012. Veterans spoke with nearly 150 students at the yearly event. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Amber Russell)
25 Years of MFS: Now and then
November 8, 2012
Jazz Heritage Series in full swing
November 5, 2012
Guest Artist Andy Martin performs with the U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note during a Jazz Heritage Series concert at George Washington University's Lisner Auditorium in Washington, D.C., Oct. 26, 2012. Martin, jazz trombonist, launched his career in his teens. His musical style established him on the Los Angeles music scene making him one of the most in demand trombonist across the country. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nichelle Anderson)
Winter on Andrews is "snow" laughing matter
November 1, 2012
11th Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen man the controls of a flight line snow blower during unit snow-removal training on the Andrews flight line Oct. 18, 2012. The Airmen are part of Andrews’ snow-removal team which specializes in clearing the base’s airfield and roadways in lieu of hazardous winter weather. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lindsey Porter)
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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...
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