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99th Airlift Squadron servicemembers return home
April 13, 2011 — Twelve members of the 99th Airlift Squadron returned to Joint Base Andrews April 12 following a... MORE

Lieutenant Colonel Jason Krinsky is embraced by his daughter Samantha upon return from his deployment as the Central Command Distinguished Visitor Flying Detachment commander. Lt. Col. Krinsky and 11 other members of the 99th Airlift Squadron were attached to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and flew a total of 52 Distinguished Visitor missions during their three month deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lieutenant Gregg Johnson)

Warrior of the Week
April 12, 2011 — Name: Mr. Gerome Q. BanksHometown: Pottstown, PACurrent Duty Title: 11th Wing Protocol SpecialistWhy... MORE

Troops to receive full mid-month pay April 15th
April 12, 2011 — All service members will receive their full mid-month pay they have earned in their paychecks April... MORE

Officials discuss DOD's government shutdown plans
April 8, 2011 — Military personnel will report to duty as normal if the U.S. government shuts down midnight, April... MORE

Deputy SecDef's message to DOD workforce on potential government shutdown
April 8, 2011 — "The department remains hopeful that a government shutdown will be averted. The president has made... MORE

Joint Base Andrews Voice Mail Users Quick Start
April 6, 2011 — To access voicemail from your phone on base dial: 2-9999 Off base: 301-981-9999Mailbox: As of April... MORE

Transportation to and from Joint Base Andrews
April 6, 2011 — If you are reading this, you are a commuter to Joint Base Andrews Naval Air Facility Washington... MORE

Chapel announces revised service schedule
April 6, 2011 — The Joint Base Andrews Chapel has announced a new schedule of services for the Spring season.Andrews... MORE

Holocaust Days of Remembrance High School Essay Contest
April 5, 2011 — The U.S. Congress established Days of Remembrance as the nation's annual commemoration of the... MORE

DOD Answers the call for Immediate Sexual Assault Assistance
April 5, 2011 — Preventing and responding to sexual assault in the military is a challenge, but receiving... 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...