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Military spouse appreciation event builds community connections at Joint Base Andrews
May 4, 2026 — Military spouses and families gathered for a military spouse appreciation event at The Club at Andrews to foster community connections and strengthen peer support networks, May 1, 2026... MORE

Meagan Childers, military spouse, receives information about the “Military Spouse Story Highlights” gallery during the military spouse appreciation event at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, May 1, 2026.

King Charles III concludes U.S. state visit
May 1, 2026 — His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III, departed Joint Base Andrews, concluding a four-day state visit to the United States, April 30, 2026... MORE

His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III, waves goodbye during a departure ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 30, 2026. The ceremony marked the conclusion of the first royal state visit to the United States following His Majesty’s ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Isaac March)

Airmen and Guardian leadership school students take on FTX at Marine Corps Base Quantico
April 30, 2026 — The CMSAF Donald L. Harlow Airman Leadership School held a field training exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico, April 24, 2026, bringing together U.S. Airmen, Guardians and Marines in a joint environment designed to build multi-capable leaders prepared for future operations... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airmen charge for their next position during a field training exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 24, 2026.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive at Joint Base Andrews for state visit
April 28, 2026 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. — Their Majesties of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III and Queen Camilla, arrived at Joint Base Andrews to begin a state visit to the United States, April 27, 2026... MORE

Their Majesties of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III and Queen Camilla, walk down a red carpet with the Chief of Protocol of the U.S. Monica Crowley.

Airmen prepare for Bivouac 26 at Joint Base Andrews
April 28, 2026 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – U.S. Airmen assigned at Andrews processed through a personnel deployment function line in preparation for Bivouac 26, a week-long expeditionary skills training exercise at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, April 24, 2026... MORE

Members of Joint Base Andrews inspect gas mask equipment.

HURCON exercise increases readiness at Joint Base Andrews
April 22, 2026 — Team Andrews tested emergency readiness capabilities during an annual hurricane preparedness training exercise, during the week of April 13-17, 2026... MORE

Washington Nationals honor joint service members at Nats on Base summit
April 21, 2026 — Service members representing the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard Stand were recognized during the Natis on Base Summit at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., on April 17, 2026... MORE

Furry Fighters: Military Working Dogs Howoard and Baily Retire
April 17, 2026 — Members of the 316th Security Forces Support Squadron held a retirement ceremony for Military Working Dogs Baily and Howoard at the base theater at Joint Base Andrews, April 15, 2026. After the ceremony Howoard was adopted by his handler U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Willson and Baily was adopted by his handler Senior Airman Daylynn Robinson... MORE

U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog Baily, assigned to the 316th Security Support Squadron, received the Air and Space Commendation Medal during his retirement ceremony.

Team Andrews welcome a new group of honorary commanders
April 8, 2026 — Team Andrews inducted 22 new honorary commanders and 12 new Andrews' Ambassadors during the 2026 Honorary Commander Induction Ceremony held April 7, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. The Joint Base Andrews Honorary Commander Program connects key community leaders with military commanders, strengthening relations and fostering support between the installation and the surrounding community... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Jun S. Oh, recites the Honorary Commanders’ Oath with new and returning honorary commanders.

Team Andrews supports Washington Nationals opening day
April 8, 2026 — Service members from around the National Capital Region were invited to present the American flag before the Washington Nationals home-opener at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., April 3, 2026. The D.C. Air National Guard was also represented by a four-ship F-16C Fighting Falcon flyover during the singing of "The Star-Spangled Banner.”... MORE

Service members hold U.S. flag on baseball field.

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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...