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SAPR empowers, supports Airmen
September 10, 2018 — Sexual assault can be a deeply traumatizing event in anyone’s life. Across the Air Force, Airmen and their families have access to Sexual Assault Prevention and Response or Family Advocacy Program resources to get support and guidance on how to move forward... MORE

All Airmen should be aware of what resources are available for victims and know what role they can play in prevention and response. Sexual assault is extremely traumatizing and can affect an Airman’s well-being and ability to complete the mission. At every base, Airmen have access to a SAPR office staffed by professionals to address the needs of victims. (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Josh Mahler)

JBA to build wetlands bank at Mattawoman Creek
September 7, 2018 — The Joint Base Andrews and 11th Wing commander Col. Andrew Purath took part in a ceremonial commemoration of the first wetlands umbrella mitigation banking instrument for the Department of Defense in Maryland... MORE

FEDVIP is coming: Get to know dental and vision plans today
August 28, 2018 — The TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP) ends on Dec. 31, 2018. Beginning in 2019, dental and vision plans will be available through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP). Now is a good time to become familiar with FEDVIP options... MORE

Eligible beneficiaries will have the opportunity to enroll in the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) during Federal Benefit Open Season for coverage beginning in 2019. (Graphic by TRICARE Communications)

JBA’s Center of Innovation makes learning fun
August 27, 2018 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- In the last three years, the STEM room, as students call it, has become... MORE

A solar panel toy car build by students in the Center of Innovation at the Youth Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 6, 2018. The COI was transformed in 2015 after receiving funding from the Boys and Girls Club of America and Raytheon to accommodate lessons in science, technology, engineering and math.

ZAC Camp helps JBA youth be safer in, around water
August 24, 2018 — The Joint Base Andrews Youth Center teamed up with the ZAC Foundation to host the third annual ZAC Camp to teach water safety to children here Aug. 21-24... MORE

Bobby Broome, Joint Base Andrews pool manager and aquatics director, teaches kids how to submerge their faces during a water safety camp at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 21, 2018. Camp participants learned the basics of swimming as well as water safety and life-saving techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abby L. Richardson)

Going Strong: JBA Airman gets fit to serve
August 24, 2018 — Staff Sgt. Jennifer Thacker utilizes powerlifting to become more confident while staying fit. ... MORE

Congratulations to the staff sergeant selectees
August 22, 2018 — The Air Force has selected 15,669 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 30,651 eligible for a selection rate of 51.12 percent in the 18E5 promotion cycle... MORE

Air Force Promotion Release; 15,669 Airmen selected for staff sergeant

The pipes are calling
August 18, 2018 — The United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performed during the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo with other performers on the Esplanade of the Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland... MORE

JBA hosts education fair
August 17, 2018 — Sifting through countless college websites and admissions brochures can be time-consuming. With all of the choices available to those seeking higher education, choosing the right school can seem like a daunting task... MORE

Senior Airman Alan Daniels, 11th Medical Group cardiopulmonary lab technician, speaks with Bill Snow from Regent University during an education fair at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 16, 2018. At each booth, prospective students learned about topics such as admissions processes, degree programs and school offerings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abby L. Richardson)

JBA Airman featured in DoD communications campaign
August 14, 2018 — Airman 1st Class Nala Cormier, an 11th Medical Group medical technician here, was recently featured... 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...

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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...