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316th Medical Squadron welcomes new commander
July 31, 2020 — Lt. Col. Marie-Antonette C. Brancato assumed command of the 316th Medical Squadron from Col. David Mapes during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., July 29... MORE

Col. Jason J. Lennen, 316th Medical Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Marie-Antonette C. Brancato, who assumes command of the 316th Medical Squadron during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., July 29, 2020.

JBA hosts AFAF golf tournament to raise funds
July 29, 2020 — Joint Base Andrews hosted an Air Force Assistance Fund golf tournament, July 27.The AFAF supports... MORE

316th Security Support Squadron hosts “Top Dog” competition
July 27, 2020 — From sniffing simulated explosives to demonstrating who can bite the hardest, the canine participants in the Military Working Dog competition at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 24, came prepared to showcase their training... MORE

Staff Sgt. Samantha Frydenlund, 316th Security Support Squadron Military Working Dog section handler, aims at a target as part of a “Top Dog” competition at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 24, 2020.

First responders pick up on a close call
July 20, 2020 — First responders on duty from the 316th Medical Group and the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron on Joint Base Andrews are always there to protect and defend. In fact, they serve over 30,000 individuals who live and work on JBA daily... MORE

From left, 316th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters Aidan Custer, Airman 1st Class Colton Clifton, Airman 1st Class Josiah Jordan and Donald Simms pose for a photo at Fire Station One on Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 17, 2020.

7th Field Investigations Squadron says farewell to old commander
July 16, 2020 — Lt. Col. Courtney Holland assumed command of the 7th Field Investigations Squadron from Col... MORE

316th Medical Group changes command
July 16, 2020 — Col. Jason J. Lennen assumed command of the 316th Medical Group from Col. Vito S. Smyth during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 16... MORE

Col. Tyler R. Schaff (left), 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, passes the guidon to Col. Jason J. Lennen as he assumes command of the 316th Medical Group, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 16, 2020.

811th Force Support Squadron changes command
July 14, 2020 — Lt. Col. Corey S. Everage assumed command of the 811th Force Support Squadron from Lt. Col. Kimberly A. Jennings during a change of command ceremony on Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 10... MORE

Lt. Col. Corey S. Everage (right) salutes Col. Nicole K. Scott to assume command of the 811th Force Support Squadron during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 10, 2020.

316th Security Forces Group receives new leader
July 13, 2020 — Col. Ian Dinesen assumed command of the 316th Security Forces Group from Col. Joseph Engelbrecht... MORE

316th Wing Comptroller Squadron welcomes new commander
July 9, 2020 — Lt. Col. Jason L. Coleman assumed command of the 316th Comptroller Squadron during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 8, 2020... MORE

Lt. Col. Jason L. Coleman (right) receives the 316th guidon from Col. Tyler R. Schaff, 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander (left), during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 8, 2020.

316th Mission Support Group receives new commander
July 2, 2020 — Col. Nichole Scott assumed command of the 316th Mission Support Group during an assumption of command ceremony here, July 2, 2020. “Thank you for giving me an opportunity to lead this fantastic group,” said Scott. “I’m absolutely ready and my career has prepared me for times like this. I look forward to what the next two years will bring us.” ... MORE

Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, passes the 316th Mission Support Group guidon to Col. Nichole Scott, 316th MSG commander, during an assumption of command ceremony at JBA, Md., July 2, 2020.

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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...