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JBA Veterinary clinic cares for MWDs, your dog too
April 21, 2011 — The primary mission of the Joint Base Andrews Veterinary Service clinic is to provide medical... MORE

Army Captain Andrew J. Armstrong, Joint Base Andrews Veterinarian Section officer in charge, performs a follow-up exam on Sjem, 11th Security Forces Squadron explosives detector dog, held in place by Senior Airman Garrett Watson, 11 SFS military working dog handler, after an ear infection. The Joint Base Andrews Veterinarian Services' primary mission is to provide medical and dental support for government owned animals to include military working dogs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bahja J. Jones)

779 MDG Health Service Inspection: How each of you can help
April 21, 2011 — The 779th Medical Group is scheduled to undergo a Health Service Inspection May 2 through May6. An... MORE

April 14 Town Hall Meeting Recap
April 21, 2011 — Family members of children accepted into the new Imagine Andrews Charter School attended a Town Hall... MORE

Mr. Pat Crain, Imagine Schools Maryland Regional director, addresses members of the Joint Base Andrews community at the Imagine Andrews Charter School town hall meeting at the base theater April 14. The meeting offered the families of children accepted into the school an opportunity to ask school officials questions on a wide range of topics including school uniforms, hiring process for teachers, enrollment procedures and school hours.

Earth Day 2011 – JBA offers tips for being “green” year round
April 21, 2011 — Earth Day 2011 is an excellent opportunity to make a commitment to learning more about the... MORE

Warrior of the Week
April 20, 2011 — Name: Airman 1st Class Matthew Maginnis, Hometown: Myersville, MDCurrent Duty title: 11th Civil... MORE

11th Wing Safety Office - Baseball and Softball
April 19, 2011 — Pitching Too Long or Too Many Innings--Many baseball and softball injuries occur from excessive... MORE

11 CES combats decades of environmental damage
April 18, 2011 — Joint Base Andrews has a proud heritage of defending the nation's capital. Since the base's... MORE

FTAC NCOIC receives AF level award
April 14, 2011 — Each Airman starts his or her Air Force career with mandatory First Time Airmen Center training upon... MORE

Technical Sgt. Kenya L. Martin, First Term Airmen Center non-commissioned officer In Charge, gives FTAC students a “warrior role” briefing to illustrate how their collective jobs support the special air missions on Joint Base Andrews April 13. (Photo by Bobby Jones)

Earth Day 2011 - Meeting the challenge at Joint Base Andrews
April 14, 2011 — The celebration of Earth Day on April 22 began in the United States in 1970 and was the brain-child... MORE

11th Wing Safety Office - Preventing Back Pain
April 14, 2011 — 1. Frequent causes of back pain:* Standing or sitting too long, especially without changing... 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...