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Freedom Hall cook retires after 35 years of JBA service
August 1, 2011 — Imagine your first job being the only job you have until retirement. For some, you may cringe at the... MORE

Ampawn Templeman, Sons Quality Food first cook at Freedom Hall dining facility, prepares food stations before lunch July 29. Templeman retired Friday after 35 years of dutiful service here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bahja J Jones)

Warrior of the Week 7/29
July 29, 2011 — Current duty title: 811th Security Forces Squadron Phoenix RavenHometown: Olongapo, Philippines Why... MORE

Colonel Ken Rizer, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander, recognizes Air Force Staff Sgt. Ralph E. Sampson as the Warrior of the Week for single handedly stepping up to take on the duties and responsibilities of fitness monitor for the 811th Security Forces Squadron here. Sampson developed individual and group fitness plans dedicated to get fellow Defenders "Fit to Fight." He implemented, executed and followed through with every phase needed to maintain a quality force.

JBA Airman strikes it rich at Nationals game
July 29, 2011 — Many people ponder the question, "what would I do if I had a million dollars?" For twoJoint Base... MORE

Staff Sgt. Timothy Ruch, 11th Wing Command Post Status of Resources and Training System manager, and Senior Airman Emily Ruch, 11th WG/CP senior controller, accept a check for $1 million after winning on a $20 scratch ticket during a baseball game July 5 at Nationals Park. (Courtesy Photo)

Ballin at Bolling
July 28, 2011 — An Air Force Ball, with formal attire required, lots of brass around and stuffy violin music... MORE

317 RCS to participate in White House diversity event
July 28, 2011 — Members of the 317th Recruiting Squadron, headquartered in Oxon Hill, Md., are scheduled to lead the... MORE

Warrior of the Week 7/8
July 26, 2011 — A1C Sotelo, Aircrew Flight Equipment technician, was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas. He also... MORE

Warrior of the Week 7/15
July 26, 2011 — Unknown to a majority of her customers, outside of her job as manager for the Burger King here, Ms... MORE

Warrior of the Week 7/22
July 25, 2011 — Name: Ms. Dawn D. SandefurBirthplace: Shreveport, LAWhy is she being recongized?Ms. Sandefur is a... MORE

Bowie Baysox treat Team Andrews members to free baseball game
July 21, 2011 — After a series of vigorous inspections, one of the largest air shows in the world and an operations... MORE

Baysox pitcher Zach Britton lobs the ball at a batter during the Andrews Night at the Bowie Baysox July 15. The Baysox held an appreciation night for Team Andrews members and their families. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Torey Griffith)

Proposed Class Action Settlement Agreement
July 20, 2011 — All,There is a pending federal class action against Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. for violating... 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...