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DOD guidelines provide political ‘rules of engagement’
February 23, 2012 — As the 2012 presidential election approaches, Americans are gearing up for a heated contest. More... MORE

Armed services Voters' Week is June 28-July 7, when military voters will be educated on upcoming elections, absentee voting procedures and voter resources, with a goal of making 100 percent contact with Bolling's military voters in order to maximize absentee voter registration this year.

AOSC Scholarship Program ends April 15
February 23, 2012 — All eligible college-bound high school seniors, current undergraduate college students, and spouses... MORE

New SAM FOX commander takes the reins
February 10, 2012 — Col. Michael Minihan, 89th Airlift Wing commander, accepted the wing guidon and officially assumed... MORE

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- Lt. Gen. Mark Ramsay, 18th Air Force commander, passes the 89th Airlift Wing guidon to incoming commander Col. Mike Minihan during a Change of Command ceremony here Feb. 10. The Change of Command ceremony marks a formal passing of responsibility, authority, and accountability of command from one leader to another. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nichelle Anderson)

Retiree Activity Corner
February 10, 2012 — New Numbers on ID Cards When current military-issued identification cards expire, the new cards will... MORE

Andrews Library hosts Poetry and Pizza
February 9, 2012 — A Teams Andrews audience was treated to a lunchtime oasis under the ambiance of a poetry reading... MORE

Jehanne Dubrow, author, recites poetry to an audience of Team Andrews service members and spouses at the Joint Base Andrews Library, Feb. 3 during their first Poetry and Pizza event. Dubrow read a compilation of poems from her latest collection “Stateside,” based on dealing with deployment as a military spouse. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Bahja J. Jones)

Resiliency Day commander's call leaves Airmen thinking, empowered
February 6, 2012 — Airmen from The Chief's Own, 11th Wing attended a Resiliency Day commander's call at the base... MORE

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard conducts a mock funeral at the base theater during the 11th Wing Resiliency Day commanders call Jan. 26. The presentation was meant to highlight the effects on friends and family left behind after someone commits suicide. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Aaron Stout)

RAO Corner
February 3, 2012 — More Insurance Available Veterans with Veterans Group Life Insurance (VGLI) may increase their... MORE

CoRC matches Team Andrews with volunteer opportunities
February 3, 2012 — CoRC, or Culture of Responsible Choices, is an Air Force-wide initiative aimed at providing Airmen... MORE

Resiliency Day commander's call leaves Team Andrews thinking, empowered
February 3, 2012 — Airmen from "The Chief's Own" 11th Wing attended a Resiliency Day commander's call at the base... MORE

Andrews Spouses Club promotes strong community
January 19, 2012 — The Andrews Spouses Club is scheduled to host a variety of events in January, ranging from movie... MORE

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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...