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Navy fighter pilots reach out to youths in the community
May 21, 2009 — The U.S. F/A-18 Tactical Demon-stration Team from NAS-Oceana, Va., spoke to more than 350 students,... MORE

Navy Lt. Bryan Pinckney, weapons systems officer, describes how an oxygen mask is used by Lt. Justin Halligan, pilot, during a show-and-tell demonstration of equipment used during flight maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Bobby Jones)

JSOH huge success! Thousands flock to Andrews
May 21, 2009 — "Wow!" was the only word that little Gian André Valentin-Fontanez,' 4, could utter as the U.S... MORE

Spectators wave at a U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot as he prepares for takeoff during the Joint Services Open House May 15 at Andrews. JSOH allows members of the public an excellent opportunity to meet and interact with the men and women of the Armed Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Melissa Rodrigues)

Life or death for Andrews members: 101 Critical days of summer
May 21, 2009 — Historically, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is a period of high risk, since people... MORE

Ground operations before, after JSOH
May 21, 2009 — Thousands of visitors enjoyed this year's Joint Service Open House attractions, including over 150... MORE

Lost Child Facility helps reunite dozens of children
May 21, 2009 — More than 186,000 visitors came to Andrews during the Joint Service Open House last weekend. With... MORE

Warrior of the Week
May 20, 2009 — Rank and Name: Staff Sergeant Robert S. Gerard Jr.Wing and Unit: 316th Security ForcesJob title:... MORE

Warrior of the Week - SSgt Robert S. Gerard Jr.

Joint Service Open House 2009
May 16, 2009 — MORE

An aerial view of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds parked on the flightline during the Joint Service Open House May 16 at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. The three-day air show offered local community members a closer look at the advanced capabilities of the military services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marleah Miller)

AAFES closings during the Joint Service Open House weekend
May 13, 2009 — Click the above link for a complete list of Army and Air Force Exchange Service facilities that will... MORE

Andrews Week in Review
May 8, 2009 — MORE

Master Sgt. Reginald Simms, center with guidon, 316th Force Support Squadron chief of the logistics support section, and Lt. Col. Teresa Forest, 316 FSS commander, right, lead their squadron during a two-mile base Fit Run, hosted by the 316th Wing, May 1. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Bobby Jones)

Wounded warriors hit pavement, persevere
May 8, 2009 — They are Air Force, Marines, Army, Navy, National Guard and Reserve. They are the men and women of... MORE

Participants in the Wounded Warrior Project’s Soldier Ride cycle to the North Gate as they exit Andrews May 1. The wounded warriors rode from Andrews to Annapolis, Md. as a part of a two-day event to raise awareness of issues that veterans face when they return wounded from combat. This is the first time back to Andrews for most of the wounded warriors since arriving here from the front lines in need of medical care. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Melissa Rodrigues)

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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...