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Top enlisted service member prepares senior enlisted Guardians for the future
April 4, 2024 — The Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, met with newly-selected senior noncommissioned officers at the U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sergeant and Senior Master Sergeant Orientation Course, Wednesday. The week-long orientation at the General Jacob E. Smart Conference Center was designed to provide senior enlisted service members across the Space Force with a common perspective as they step into new leadership roles...

Leadership at altitude: Top enlisted service member visits 459th Wing
March 26, 2024 — The 459th Air Refueling Wing hosted the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, for an air refueling orientation flight, March 19, 2024...

From civic leaders to military partners: Joint Base Andrews welcomes new honorary commanders
March 22, 2024 — The base welcomed eight civic leaders into the 2024 Honorary Commander Program and recognized nine members transitioning to the Andrews Ambassador Program during an induction ceremony Thursday...

The unbreakable bond: Remembering Military Working Dog Crock
March 15, 2024 — The 316th Security Support Squadron, joined by base leadership and community members Monday, honored the life and service of Military Working Dog Crock, who passed on March 4 from medical complications after five years of honorable service to the U.S. Air Force...

316th Medical Group introduces ScriptCenter to Joint Base Andrews
March 13, 2024 — In an effort to enhance the pharmacy experience for beneficiaries, the 316th Medical Group unveiled the new ScriptCenter at the Base Exchange on Monday. Distinguished guests including U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Corby, 316th Medical Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Arwa Cavender, 316th Medical Group senior enlisted leader, attended the ceremony. The ScriptCenter, a fully automated pharmacy experience, boasts 116 lockers for patients to conveniently pick up their prescriptions, with plans to expand to 160 within the calendar year. Its introduction aims to extend prescription pick-up times and offer increased accessibility for patients, aligning with the medical group’s continued commitment to serving the community...

Sixth Annual Aerospace Summit: Propelling innovation and exploration
March 8, 2024 — Young innovators from local schools filled the bay area of hangar three Wednesday, for the sixth annual Aerospace Summit. Sponsored by the Patriots Training Technology Center, the summit offered an opportunity for local students to explore facets of science, technology, engineering, art, and math and how the Air Force and the greater Department of Defense incorporate these skills into their day-to-day operations...

New wheels steeped in old tradition: Joint Base Andrews fire truck push-in ceremony
March 1, 2024 — Base leaders and community members gathered at Fire Station 2 for a fire truck push-in ceremony, celebrating the arrival of two new firefighting assets, Friday...

Joint Base Andrews’ promotion testing goes digital
February 27, 2024 — In a landmark move toward modernization, the U.S. Air Force is set to revolutionize its promotion testing system with the introduction of Electronic Weighted Airman Promotion System (eWAPS) testing starting February 2024.The transition to eWAPS marks a departure from the traditional pencil-and-paper testing method, as the Air Force adopts contemporary practices in personnel development in an effort to make the promotion process more efficient and fair...

Wings of tomorrow: Inspiring young minds toward Air Force careers
February 26, 2024 — U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Daniel A. DeVoe, Air Force District of Washington and 320th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, hosted a tour of the 1st Helicopter Squadron for Oxon Hill High School students who participate in the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program as part of the “GO Inspire” program, Feb. 21...

316th Wing celebrates previous year’s achievements, legacy
February 23, 2024 — The 316th Wing held its 2023 annual awards ceremony, where its members gathered to celebrate the organization’s achievements, Feb. 22...

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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...