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Liberty Park throws “Fall Fest” to say thanks to residents
October 28, 2010 — The Liberty Park at Andrews's dog park was invaded by Avatars, monsters, princesses and vampires... MORE

Kitchen Fire Prevention
October 27, 2010 — Mishap Data Three in ten home fires start in the kitchen, more than any other room in the house... MORE

Recent Article 15s by Unit
October 26, 2010 — 1. 11th Civil Engineering Squadron - Aug. 21, an airman basic drank to the point of intoxication on... MORE

American air forces participate in Exercise Cooperacion 1
October 26, 2010 — Editor's Note: The System of Cooperation Amon the Americas, or SICOFAA, has an American office... MORE

The Cooperacion 1 exercise director, Aviation General (two-star general) Luis Ili Delgado gives Lt. Gen. Glenn F. Spears, commander of 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) and Lt. Col. Kris Skinner, secretary general of SICOFAA and other air force leadership of the Americas a tour of the exercise headquarters. The VIP event was part of a SICOFAA exercise, (Sistema de cooperacion de las Fuerzas Aerias de las Americas) Cooperation 1 headquartered in Puerto Montt, Chile, Oct. 4 to 14. The exercise scenario involved using the air forces of SICOFAA member nations for humanitarian assistance after a natural disaster (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Rebecca A. Garcia).

Retiree Activities Office column: week of Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
October 25, 2010 — Seasonal Flu Vaccine for Retirees and DependentsWho is eligible? All military retirees and their... MORE

Motorcycle safety courses enhance driver awareness on and off the installation
October 21, 2010 — As the motorcycle riding season draws to an end, the 11th Wing safety office held one of the last... MORE

Lieutenant General Philip M. Breedlove, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans and Requirements, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., rides past an instructor during the Experienced Motorcycle Safety Course here Oct. 16. The course, hosted by the 11th Wing Safety Office, offers a mixture of classroom and hands-on instruction geared toward more advanced riders who own motorcycles. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amber Russell)

VA Track upgrades for new PT test requirements
October 21, 2010 — The Virginia Track, located on Virginia Avenue, is currently closed for resurfacing that began Oct... MORE

Safety tips when using ladders
October 21, 2010 — It's that time of year again, where everyone will be hanging up Holiday decorations, either indoors... MORE

Base Pride Program tidies up Andrews
October 13, 2010 — In an effort to clean up Joint Base Andrews and maintain a level consistent with being home to not... MORE

Body builder exceeds Air Force fitness standards
October 13, 2010 — Early morning light illuminated the sweat-drenched, sculpted face of Tech. Sgt. Khristine Farmer as... MORE

Technical Sergeant Khristine D. Farmer, 1st Airlift Squadron Special Airlift Missions flight attendant instructor/element leader performs a set of exercises to tone her quadriceps on the leg press machine at the West Fitness Center, Oct. 7, prior to an up-coming body building competition. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Bobby Jones)

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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...