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Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center Readiness Training Day – Dec. 14
November 28, 2017 — Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center will be closed for training, until 12:30 p.m., on Dec. 14. All patient appointments, Pharmacy, Laboratory, and Radiology services will open from 1 – 4:30 p.m... MORE

11th MDG provides NCR eye services
November 28, 2017 — The month of October is a time we focus on vision impairments and blindness and an appropriate time... MORE

$Dr. Nikki Meadows, 11th Medical Group Refractive Optometrist checks the health and stability of Capt Mark Kreul, patient, at the Warfighter Eye Center after completing refractive surgery.$

Grand Opening of Airmen Ministry Center
November 22, 2017 — In an effort to strengthen spiritual fitness among dorm residents in the Joint Base Andrews community, the 11th Wing Chapel has opened the Airmen Ministry Center here Nov. 16, in building 1631. The goal of the center is to create a space for Airmen to feel safe strengthening their spiritual health with the support of one another. ... MORE

11th Medical Group recognizes Diabetes Awareness Month with a lunch and learn
November 21, 2017 — Diabetes Awareness Month is recognized each November. Dr. Omar Ahmed, 11th Medical Group internal medicine physician, kicked-off this year’s observance with a lunch and learn presentation on insulin resistance, for 29 Family Health Clinic providers and nurses. The 11th Medical Group disease management team served a healthy lunch and attendees discussed lifestyle changes for staff as well as patients. ... MORE

Ready, aim, shoot!
November 21, 2017 — Arrows lay in a pile during an Air Force Wounded Warrior CARE archery training session at Joint Base... MORE

Good mental health critical to readiness
November 20, 2017 — Mental health is a critical part of every Airman’s medical readiness. Although many service members worry that seeking mental health care will negatively effect their career, the opposite is usually true. With early identification and the right treatment by a medical professional, most mental health issues get better quickly without any negative career impact... MORE

AF Drill Team performs at Wise HS
November 17, 2017 — U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performed for students and staff as part of a community... MORE

Warrior CARE week shows strength through teamwork
November 17, 2017 — Team Andrews partnered with the U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior Program for the North East Warrior CARE Event, held at Joint Base Andrews and Oxon Hill, Maryland, Nov. 13 through 17... MORE

JBA youth compete in Redskins program
November 17, 2017 — Ashley Cottrell, left, Washington Redskins cheerleader, reads a book to Rodney Chapman, participant,... MORE

AF Band celebrates Veterans Day in Arlington
November 15, 2017 — Master Sgt. Brooke S. Emery, U.S. Air Force Concert Band clarinetist, performs during the 64th... MORE

Close up of band member playing the clarinet

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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...