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JBA MWD section showcases training capabilities during Police Week
May 15, 2020 — Staff Sgt. Trenton Kissinger, 11th Security Support Squadron military working dog handler, takes... MORE

Staff Sgt. Trenton Kissinger, 11th Security Support Squadron military working dog handler, takes Edo, MWD, over a stair obstacle at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 14, 2020. The JBA kennel is the largest in the Department of Defense, sporting over 25 dogs. Police Week is held annually during whichever week May 15th falls to honor all law enforcement officers past and present. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Slocum)

America's Airman: Ms. Robin Wood
May 14, 2020 — This week's America's Airman is Ms. Robin Wood... MORE

This week's America's Airman is Mrs. Robin Wood.

Republic of Korea plane lands at Joint Base Andrews with 500,000 protective masks
May 12, 2020 — A Republic of Korea military transport aircraft landed at Joint Base Andrews this morning with 500,000 protective masks for donation to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to use in its response to COVID-19. ... MORE

Air Force, Department of Veterans Affairs and South Korean leadership pose for a photo at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 12, 2020. Officials from the Embassy of the Republic of Korea greeted the arriving Korean military aircrew when the C-130 aircraft landed on JBA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Slocum)

America's Airman: Tech. Sgt. Robert Duray
May 8, 2020 — This week's America's Airman is Tech. Sgt. Robert Duray... MORE

Transportation of Privately Owned Firearms on JBA and in the Surrounding National Capital Region
May 6, 2020 — Many people have seen significant increases in firearms and ammunition purchases over the last several weeks in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Those with privately owned weapons must keep a few things in mind to prevent mishaps or misconduct on Joint Base Andrews and in the surrounding National Capital Region. The following are some expectations from Joint Base Andrews Instruction 31-101 and laws from Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C... MORE

11th LRS & CES plow through COVID-19
May 6, 2020 — Throughout the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron and 11th... MORE

Turkish Ambassador visits JBA with supplies
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America's Airman: TSgt Melissa Guzman
May 1, 2020 — What is your full name, job title and unit?Tech. Sgt. Melissa Anne Guzman, Non Commissioned Officer... MORE

This week's America's Airman is TSgt Melissa Guzman

JBA’s Child and Youth program vs COVID-19 during Month of the Military Child
April 30, 2020 — April is the Month of the Military Child, a time when the Department of Defense, the Department of Defense Education Activity, and the military community honor the sacrifices made by military families worldwide, especially the experiences of children... MORE

Child-care providers and children from Child Development Center 2 wave as a Month of the Military Child parade drives past on Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 24, 2020. The parade traveled through JBA’s base housing to show support for children who have parents serving in the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared Duhon)

Turkey lands airbus loaded with COVID-19 medical supplies at JBA
April 28, 2020 — A Turkish Airbus A400M Atlas carrying COVID-19 supplies arrived at Joint Base Andrews, Md., at approximately 5:30 p.m. on April 28, 2020. ... MORE

U.S. and Turkish leadership walk away from a Turkish Airbus A400M Atlas filled with medical supplies at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Apr. 28, 2020. The Turkish Ambassador to the U.S., the Turkish Defense Attaché to the U.S., and other Turkish Embassy staff members greeted the arriving Turkish crew when the plane arrived as well as a State Department delegation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Slocum)

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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...