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Three Andrews Airmen selected for AF Academy through LEAD program
May 19, 2011 — Team Andrews is proud to announce that three outstanding Airmen were selected to attend the Air... MORE

The Thunderbirds go green at JSOH 2011
May 19, 2011 — The U.S. Air Force's Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, is scheduled to showcase the... MORE

The U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, execute a crossover at Langley Air Force Base, Va., May 13, 2011. The annual AirPower over Hampton Roads open house provides a free venue in which the public can see modern and historical military aircraft and civilian performers in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Newman)(RELEASED)

11th Wing Safety Office - Cooking Out - food safety
May 18, 2011 — * Keep meat chilled until you're ready to cook it.* Allow meat to completely thaw in the... MORE

Retiree Activities Office column: week of May 20 - May 27
May 17, 2011 — Some Transport Costs Paid by TricareWhen it comes to transport or transfer of Tricare patients, how... MORE

Warrior of the week
May 16, 2011 — Name: Master Sgt. Ryan L. Carson Current Duty Title: Premier Band CraftsmanHometown: Rapid City,... MORE

Retiree Activities Office column: week of May 13 - May 20
May 11, 2011 — Partners in Cutting CostsAs Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates presses for an increase in health plan... MORE

11th Wing Safety Office - Joint Service Open House (Air Show) Do’s and Don’ts
May 10, 2011 — Arrive early and leave late -- you will avoid some of the traffic. A majority of air shows have... MORE

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – Army Sgt. Rachel Medley, Army Golden Knight, scouts the landing target and directs instructions to the team before a tandem jump during the Joint Service Open House here May 14. JSOH allows members of the public an excellent opportunity to meet and interact with the men and women of the Armed Forces and to show them America’s skilled military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher A. Marasky)

Warriors of the Week
May 9, 2011 — Mr. Robert Dubois, 744th Communications Squadron, base equipment control officer Staff Sgt. Ryan... MORE

@ColRizer now on #Twitter
May 9, 2011 — In an effort to get timely information directly to the men and women of Joint Base Andrews, 11th... MORE

Twitter, an online microblogging service, has caught the attention of operations security personnel here and Air Force wide. Unlike other social networking services, Twitter allows users to send 140-character posts called "tweets" through almost any device, to include mobile phones, which are distributed to other network users. This makes hosts more vulnerable targets to adversaries searching for sensitive information. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Family Liaison Officers provide aide, comfort to servicemembers and their families
May 9, 2011 — Injured in the line of duty, a servicemember is flown home to his wife, children, and friends. No... 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...

Commentary

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...