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New cellular phone laws go into effect for teen drivers
July 13, 2007 — Most military personnel are familiar with the Department of Defense directive that forbids motorists... MORE

Afghanistan National Army AIr Corps visit
July 10, 2007 — MORE

Col. Margaret H. Woodward, 89th Airlift Wing commander, presents Maj. Gen. Mohammad Dawran, Afghanitan National Army Air Corps commander, with her personal coin during his visit to the 89 AW, July 5.

Boy Scout soars to Eagle Scout
July 6, 2007 — MORE

Master Sgt. Stephen B. Ladd congratulates his son, Shaun, for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Shaun earned a total of 27 merit badges over a four-year period, and built a relocatable guard house for the 316th Security Forces Squadron as part of a community service project for his final task to earn Eagle Scout. Master Sgt. Ladd is assigned to the 316th Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Operations Flight as equipment support supervisor. (Photo by Bobby Jones)

BBQ shack serves Team Andrews for nearly 20 years
July 6, 2007 — A tiny little dining establishment on the east side of Andrews has been serving up homemade barbecue... MORE

Loretta Windsor, owner of Loretta's Barbecue, prepares her signature barbecue pork and cole slaw sandwich for regular Team Andrews patron. (Photo by Bobby Jones)

Andrews VTF welcomes new veterinarian
July 6, 2007 — As we all know, the coming of summer brings the season of the Permanent Change of Station. During... MORE

79 MDOS: Cancer screening saves lives
July 6, 2007 — Cancer is one of the words patients fear most, and for good reason. Nearly half of men, and one... MORE

Trooper talks highway safety
July 6, 2007 — A Maryland state trooper gave a highway safety briefing to service members gathered in the Andrews... MORE

Tech. Sgt. tee's off with Tiger Woods
July 5, 2007 — MORE

Tech. Sgt Andy Amor, 316th Civil Engineer Squadron, shakes hands with Tiger Woods after completing their round during a Pro-Am at Congressional Country Club. Sergeant Amor was selected to represent the Air Force at a Pro-Am event before the start of the AT&T National Golf Tournament at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md., July 4. Tiger Woods is the event host as well as a contestant and spokes person. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dan DeCook)

New AFDW commander takes the reins
June 29, 2007 — MORE

Gen. John D.W. Corley (left), Air Force vice chief of staff, hands the Air Force District of Washington guidon, signifying command, to Brig. Gen. Frank Gorenc, the new AFDW commander, June 29 on the U. S. Air Force Ceremonial Lawn on Bolling during a combined retirement and change-of-command ceremony. General Gorenc replaces Maj. Gen. Robert L. Smolen, who retired after 33 years of military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dan DeCook)

Wounded NCO's will to fly remains undaunted
June 29, 2007 — An Andrews Air Force Base Airman remains committed to the Air Force and his love of flying even... MORE

Then-Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. John Jumper visits Tech. Sgt. Christian MacKenzie at Wilford Hall Medical Center in 2004 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Sergeant MacKenzie, who served as a special operations MH-53 Pave Low flight engineer, was shot down April 13, 2004, in Fallujah, Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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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...