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August 29, 2019 — Airman 1st Class Matthew Mastronardi of the 11th Medical Operations Squadron recently received the... MORE

Airman 1st Class Matthew Mastronardi of the 11th Medical Operations Squadron recently received the United States Park Police Lifesaving Award for assisting a motorist who had been partially ejected from a vehicle.

11th MDG closures
August 26, 2019 — In an effort to focus on resilience issues and explore viable solutions, the 11th Medical Group will provide limited services at times during the month of September... MORE

JBA honors a legacy of service during retirement ceremony
August 23, 2019 — Michael Thomas stood in front of more than two hundred people attending his retirement ceremony on a warm July afternoon... MORE

11th SFS joins Project HeRO
August 19, 2019 — On Aug. 1, 2019, the 11th Security Forces Squadron joined Joint Base Andrews Health Promotion’s Project Health and Readiness Optimization (HeRO)... MORE

Washington Redskins visit JBA
August 16, 2019 — The Washington Redskins participated in the sixth annual preseason walkthrough on JBA, Aug. 14, 2019... MORE

Fire Explorer Academy
August 8, 2019 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- The 11th Civil Engineer Squadron’s firefighter unit orchestrated a 6-day... MORE

A cadet runs with a fire hose during a demonstration on the last day of the Fire Explorer Program on Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 27, 2019. Each cadet was challenged to perform search and rescue procedures, CPR, operate a fire hose, and put out a controlled fire in a timely manner.

JBA celebrates new FOODA lunch services at ANG Readiness Center
July 30, 2019 — The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is launching a pop-up dining program—complete with better-for-you choices—at the Air National Guard Readiness Center (ANGRC)... MORE

11th SSPTS holds MWD Memorial Service
July 9, 2019 — Joint Base Andrews, Md. – A memorial service was held for Military Working Dog, Tommy, at the Community Commons on Joint Base Andrews Md., July 3, 2019. Tommy was accepted into the MWD program in June of 2014 and went on to put in countless hours of explosive detection. Tommy’s handler at the time was Staff Sgt. Zachary McDaniel, they served together for two years and went on one deployment. The service was attended by 10 other MWD’s and their handlers. ... MORE

Military working dogs and handlers from the 11th Security Support Squadron attend a memorial service for the canine, Tommy, at the Community Commons on Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 3, 2019. Tommy was accepted into the MWD program in 2014 and clocked in countless hours of explosives detection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Noah Sudolcan)

Airman of Note perform at Tri-C Anniversary Cleveland JazzFest
July 8, 2019 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. –The U.S. Air Force Band Airman of Note traveled to Cleveland, Ohio, to... MORE

The U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note performs at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown, Ohio, June 27, 2019. The band played at two other locations on their way to the Tri-C 40th Anniversary JazzFest in Cleveland, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Noah Sudolcan)

AF JROTC teams places 2nd at JLAB
July 3, 2019 — Hands were in the standby position as members of the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps competed in the 8th Annual JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl, in Washington, D.C., June 21-24, 2019... MORE

Cadets and instructors from Scripps Ranch High School, San Diego, Calif., The Woodlands High School, The Woodlands, Texas, and Valencia High School, Valencia Calif., Junior ROTC programs stand with Maj. Michael Allen (left), operations deputy of Air Force JROTC, during the 8th Annual JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl award ceremony, in Washington, D.C., June 24, 2019.The three JROTC teams were the top Air Force JROTCs in the county. The teams competed against more than 430 Air Force JROTC teams to make it to the finals after months of testing and competing. (Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jared Duhon)

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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...