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Andrews first to streamline FTAC
February 13, 2009 — The Air Force Smart Operations in the 21st century program is instituting changes to the First Term... MORE

President Obama's first trip on Air Force One
February 6, 2009 — MORE

President Barack Obama is greeted by Col. Steven Shepro, 316th Wing commander, prior to his first official trip as President of the United States on Air Force One on Feb. 5. President Obama traveled to Williamsburg, Va. to speak, urging House Democrats tonight to set aside their differences with the Senate and Republicans in order to push forward quickly with the stimulus package. (US Air Force/Bobby Jones)

Warrior of the Week
February 6, 2009 — Rank and Name: Senior Airman Rashaundra C. SingletonHometown: Fort Worth, TexasWing and Unit: 316th... MORE

Congressional Visit
February 4, 2009 — MORE

Second Lieutenant Katrina Crowell explains the Aeromedical Staging Facilities mission to Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards, of the 4th district of Maryland, and Representative Steny H. Hoyer, 5th district of Maryland, on January 30, 2009. Second Lieutenant Crowell took the congressmen on a tour of the ASF to show them all the advances in medicine that have been made to help patients get better. (US Air Force/A1C Melissa V. Rodrigues)

Youth sports kick off
February 2, 2009 — The Andrews Youth Sports Program kicked off its 2009 campaign Saturday with the start of youth... MORE

Only vigilance can prevent fires, waste, abuse of resources
February 2, 2009 — The Andrews Fire Emergency Services unit stands at the ready for any crisis that may occur at a... MORE

Coleman twins pull double duty at Andrews
February 2, 2009 — It is said that two are better than one and for the Coleman twins, Staff Sgt. Glenn Coleman, 316th... MORE

Warrior of the Week
January 29, 2009 — Rank and Name: TSgt Rudolph M. Funn III Hometown: Riverhead, New York Wing and Unit: 316th Logistics... MORE

Warrior of the Week
January 22, 2009 — Name: Staff. Sgt. Joseph Cox Hometown: Dundalk, Md.Wing and Unit: 1st Helicopter SquadronJob Title:... MORE

Warrior of the Week, Staff Sgt. Joseph Cox, 1st Helicopter Squadron flight engineer.

Troops Bid Bush Farewell at Andrews Air Force Base
January 20, 2009 — The U.S. military bid farewell today to the outgoing commander in chief during a stirring and... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Verdell Nash, 113th Mission Support Flight superintendent, left, helps button Master Sgt. Mark Ward’s, 113th Logistics Readiness Squadron refueling mechanic, right, all weather coat before marching in the inuaguration parade. (Official U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Adrianne Wilson )

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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...