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Airmen Kick Off Inauguration Day Preparing for Parade
January 20, 2009 — Air Force Maj. Geraldine Holmes-Barnett remembers boarding a bus in Ohio when she was just 9 years... MORE

Former President Bush Departs from Andrews
January 20, 2009 — MORE

Former President George W. Bush walks with Col. Steven M. Shepro, 316th Wing commander, prior to delivering his final goodbyes to more than 1,000 guests here at Andrews AFB on Jan. 20. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bobby Jones)

779th Dental Squadron keeping Airmen mission ready
January 16, 2009 — MORE

Staff Sgt. LaToya Williams, 779th Dental Squadron dental technician, shows Tech. Sgt. Naeem Stanley, 316th Logisitics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator, a radiographic X-Ray of his molars prior to a routine dental examination Jan. 12. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bobby Jones)

Andrews loses honored member
January 16, 2009 — Major (ret.) Melvin Tanchel, 92, a volunteer member of the Andrews Retiree Activitees Office for... MORE

113 WG continues presidential Inauguration tradition
January 16, 2009 — The 113th Wing "Capital Guardians" will participate in a joint force effort with the D.C. National... MORE

Servicemembers sit court-side courtesy of Wizards
January 16, 2009 — Thirty-two servicemembers from Andrews were invited by the Washington Wizards to watch the... MORE

Get ready for tantalizing treats: It’s Girl Scout cookie time!
January 16, 2009 — They are almost as well known as the girls themselves ... Lemon Chalet Cremes, Trefoils, Do-Si-Dos,... MORE

Andrews launches Tactical Fitness Center
January 16, 2009 — Andrews Air Force Base took a groundbreaking new stride in combat fitness training capability... MORE

Commanders, superintendents and Team Andrews pose for a photo at the opening of the Tactical Fitness Center Jan. 15. The new Tactical Fitness Center replaces the multi-purpose room at the West Fitness Center. Class schedules will be posted at the main entrance of the fitness center, and individuals can work out in the the new TFC during normal operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bobby Jones)

Warrior of the Week
January 15, 2009 — Name: Tech. Sgt. Shante Castro Hometown: Compton, Calif. Wing and Unit: 316th Force Support Squadron... MORE

WARRIOR OF THE WEEK
Tech. Sgt. Shante Castro

Inauguration and Closings
January 11, 2009 — Here at Andrews AFB, base traffic will be restricted to official personnel only Jan. 20. All... 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...