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Andrews hosts Afghan general
July 13, 2007 — The commander of the Afghan National Army Air Corps recently visited Andrews Air Force Base to learn... MORE

VR-53 - saving lives in Dominican Republic
July 13, 2007 — During a recent weekend in April, Fleet Logistics Support Squadron Five-Three embarked on an... MORE

Town hall meeting on education
July 13, 2007 — Andrews community members are invited to attend an "education focused" town hall meeting at 6:30... MORE

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

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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...

Commentary

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...