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Austin: 'It's Great to be Back' From Iraq
December 21, 2011 — A small but star-studded ceremony Dec. 20, 2011, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., marked the return of... MORE

United States Forces - Iraq Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph R. Allen carries the USF-I colors back onto U.S. soil at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 20. The Ceremony marks the end of the second longest war in U.S. history. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Perry Aston)

Service members mark end of Iraq war, colors returned to U.S. soil
December 20, 2011 — Team Andrews commemorated the return of the United States Forces in Iraq colors to American soil... MORE

Andrews introduces AF civilian police
December 15, 2011 — Look for a new group of "boys in blue" on Joint Base Andrews. As of October this year, the contract... MORE

11 WG Airman takes the stage for President
December 15, 2011 — Often viewed as a figure of holiday cheer and hope for a peaceful new year, the Christmas tree... MORE

2nd Lt. Shanti Nolan, U.S. Air Force Band officer in charge of outreach, stands to begin the performance Dec. 1 at the National Tree Lighting Ceremony, Washington, D.C. Nolan conducted the Note as they played holiday arrangements for the Commander in Chief, thousands of spirited holiday viewers and distinguished ceremony guests such as Rodney Atkins, Carson Daly, One Republic, Santa Claus and the famed Kermit The Frog. (Photo compliments of the Airmen of Note)

NAF Washington sailor earns doctorate degree
December 2, 2011 — Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Jaime Zhunepluas joined the Navy to provide a better life for... MORE

Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Jaime Zhunepluas, Naval Air Facility Washington training and readiness leading petty officer, instructs a suicide prevention class at the Naval Operational Support Center Washington. (Photo/Bobby Jones)

Andrews Officers Spouses Club seeks 700 dozen cookies for dorm residents
December 2, 2011 — "It's the most wonderful time of the year."As the holiday season approaches, Air Force Officers... MORE

Air Force announces civilian workforce restructuring
November 4, 2011 — Air Force officials announced several adjustments to the civilian workforce Nov 2. In response to... MORE

CSAF addresses key Air Force issues at JBA
November 4, 2011 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz provided insight into the latest developments in Air... MORE

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz speaks to members of Team
Andrews at the Joint Base Andrews theater Nov. 1, 2011. During the Chief of
Staff Call, Schwartz spoke about leadership and current Air Force issues,
and also took questions from the audience. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior
Airman Perry Aston)

U.S. Air Force Concert Band, Singing Sergeants perform for Cheyenne
October 31, 2011 — The U.S. Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants performed a concert at the civic center in... MORE

Andrews firefighter saves infant
October 21, 2011 — In the heat of the moment, nerves and the pressure of high-stress situations may interfere with the... MORE

Matthew Brady, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron fire chief, uses the fire hose to create hydraulic ventilation, removing hot air and gases from the building where the fire was extinguished Sept. 12 at the Fire Emergency Services Training Area on Joint Base Andrews, Md. The 11th CES fire emergency services perform these monthly live fire trainings to give firefighters essential training and experience. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Bahja J. Jones)

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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...