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JBA celebrates National Police Week
May 18, 2021 — Airmen from the 316th Security Forces Group participate in a ruck march during National Police Week, May 11, 2021, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. National Police Week was established by Congress in 1962 to honor members of law enforcement who lost their lives in the line of duty. JBA celebrated National Police Week with a 5k run and ruck march, security forces demonstrations, bowling, a cornhole tournament, softball games and a barbecue... MORE

Airmen from the 316th Security Forces Group participate in a ruck march during National Police Week, May 11, 2021, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. National Police Week was established by Congress in 1962 to honor members of law enforcement who lost their lives in the line of duty. JBA celebrated National Police Week with a 5k run and ruck march, security forces demonstrations, bowling, a cornhole tournament, softball games and a barbecue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Brosam)

Helping communities and changing lives: Stephen Agnelli
May 17, 2021 — Any amount of volunteer work, big or small, can impact those in need. In this case, Senior Master Sgt. Stephen Agnelli, Air National Guard Readiness Center recruiting superintendent, has plans to change lives. ... MORE

Senior Master Sgt. Stephen Agnelli, Air National Guard Readiness Center recruiting superintendent, and his son, attend a “Boots On The Ground” event to collect donations such as money, food and toiletries to support homeless and elderly veterans in Annapolis, Md., in 2017. (Courtesy Photo)

Month of the Military Child: recognizing contributions from military children
May 7, 2021 — Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, and his wife, Ellen Schaff, visit Child Development Center 3 to read books to the children and spend time with them as a thank you, April 28, 2021, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, underscoring the important role military children play in the armed forces community. Sponsored by the Department of Defense Military Community and Family Policy, the Month of the Military Child is a time to applaud military families and their children for the daily sacrifices they make and the challenges they overcome... MORE

Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, and his wife, Ellen Schaff, visit Child Development Center 3 to read books to the children and spend time with them as a thank you, April 28, 2021, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, underscoring the important role military children play in the armed forces community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Brosam)

Earth Week at JBA features clean-up, hazardous waste collection
May 6, 2021 — Airmen gather trash during Earth Week, April 28, 2021, near Joint Base Andrews, Md. Properly disposing of trash helps keep natural spaces green, prevents wildlife from being exposed to potential hazards, and allows Airmen to give back to the local community. Earth Week 2021 events included hosting an electronics and household hazardous waste recycling location, trash clean-up on and off base, and planting trees... MORE

Airmen gather trash during Earth Week, April 28, 2021, near Joint Base Andrews, Md. Properly disposing of trash helps keep natural spaces green, prevents wildlife from being exposed to potential hazards, and allows Airmen to give back to the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Brosam)

First joint Spark Tank fosters creative solutions
April 7, 2021 — The SparkX Cell Innovation and Idea Center on Joint Base Andrews held its first ever joint 316th Wing and 89th Airlift Wing Spark Tank on March 26, 2021. ... MORE

The SparkX Cell Innovation and Idea Center on Joint Base Andrews held its first ever joint 316th Wing and 89th Airlift Wing Spark Tank on March 26, 2021. The event provided a forum for presenters to bring forward innovative ideas to wing leadership in hopes of improving base operations and quality of life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cary Smith)

Honors, recognition given to Vietnam Veterans at JBA during national observance
April 5, 2021 — Members from the 316th Wing honored Vietnam War veterans on base for Vietnam War Veterans Day, March 29, 2021... MORE

Civic leaders become honorary JBA commanders in virtual ceremony
April 1, 2021 — Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, welcomed 24 new community leaders into the honorary commander civic leaders program during the first ever virtual induction ceremony here, March 25... MORE

Ms. Aletha Frost, 316th Wing Public Affairs Specialist, announces the new Andrews Ambassador inductees during the virtual Honorary Commanders Program ceremony on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 25, 2021. The mission of the Honorary Commanders Program is twofold; one, to educate key community leaders about a unit’s mission and to foster a supportive relationship with the community, and two, to increase military involvement in civic endeavors and organizations and make members of the local community feel part of the unit. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

HAF/DSI hosts virtual Total Force Integration Symposium
March 26, 2021 — The Headquarters Air Force Directorate of Total Force Integration (HAF/DSI) hosted a virtual Total Force Integration Symposium via streaming platform Zoom, featuring Air Force senior leaders such as Lt. Gen. Michael Loh, Air National Guard director, Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., Air Force Chief of Staff, and Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee, Air Force Reserve chief, to discuss various military-related topics ranging from TFI priorities to their future goals at the Jacob Smart Conference Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 23-25, 2021... MORE

From left, Lt. Gen. Michael Loh, Air National Guard director, Lt. Gen. Timothy Fay, Air Force Director of Staff, and Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee, Air Force Reserve chief, sit together as guest speakers during the virtual Total Force Integration Symposium at the Jacob Smart Conference Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 23, 2021.

Not today COVID: Volunteers help administer vaccines to base community
March 22, 2021 — Members from the 316th Medical Group and volunteers administered COVID-19 vaccine doses at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 12, 2021. The 316th MDG has followed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines regarding proper procedures to mitigate and combat the spread of COVID-19. Currently, retirees, front-line emergency responders and personnel with certain prior medical conditions may get vaccinated at JBA... MORE

CMSAF gets immersed in JBA’s innovations
March 10, 2021 — From left, Chief Master Sgt. Nathaniel Perry, U.S. Air Force first sergeant special duty manager, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass, Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Ezekiel Ross, 316th Wing command chief, attend briefings by various members of JBA senior leadership at the SparkX Cell Innovation and Idea Center during the CMSAF’s tour, Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 4, 2021. Senior leadership from multiple squadrons such as 316th Security Forces Group and 316th Medical Support Group came to brief on their mission roles and innovative ideas they would like to push... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass attends a briefing by 316th Medical Group senior leadership at the SparkX Cell Innovation and Idea Center during her tour, Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 4, 2021.

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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...