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89th AW: the face of the Air Force
July 27, 2017 — If the walls in the passenger terminal at Joint Base Andrews could talk, they might say they’ve seen... MORE

Airmen of the 89th Airlift Wing flight line protocol office walk busily around the Distinguished Visitor’s Lounge on Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 27, 2017. These Airmen directly support the president, vice president, first lady, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of State, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and foreign dignitaries. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

2017 Honorary Commander Immersion
July 25, 2017 — Col. John E. Teichert, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, addresses attendees of the Joint... MORE

Col. John E. Teichert, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, addresses attendees of the Joint Base Andrews 2017 Honorary Commander Immersion and Breakfast, July 25, 2017, at JBA, Md. During their time in the program, honorary commanders are invited to participate in various installation events like orientations, mission briefs, tours and air shows. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott)

Magician Mike Super dazzles JBA
July 24, 2017 — Magician Mike Super performs a card trick for Col. E. John Teichert, 11th Wing and Joint Base... MORE

Magician Mike Super performs a card trick for Col. E. John Teichert, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, and family at JBA, Md., July 21, 2017. During his 17-installation tour, Super said that he was looking forward to meeting Airmen and families, learning more about Air Force career fields and spending time on installations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott)

JBA Military Appriciation Night is a home run
July 24, 2017 — The Joint Base Andrews Honor Guard takes the field to display the colors during Joint Base Andrews... MORE

The Joint Base Andrews Honor Guard takes the field to display the colors during Joint Base Andrews Military Appreciation Night hosted by the Bowie Baysox at Prince George’s Stadium, in Bowie, Md., July 21, 2017. Several military members participated in opening ceremonies including the presenting of the colors, singing the national anthem, and throwing out the ceremonial first pitch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

Melanoma: the 'ugly duckling' lesion
July 24, 2017 — According to the American Academy of Dermatology, one in five Americans will develop some form of... MORE

NASA launches mobile exhibit at JBA STEM Day
July 21, 2017 — Have you ever wondered what life would be like on the National Aeronautics and Space... MORE

Participants watch a video in a mobile exhibit during a National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Day at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 14, 2017. Attendees learned about the International Space Station’s role in human exploration efforts that allow the space program to perform experiments and scientific research in microgravity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

11 Medical Group warfighter eye center restores vision with cataract surgery
July 21, 2017 — August is National Cataract Awareness Month. The Warfighter Eye Center at the 11th Medical Group... MORE

UH-1N Precautionary Landing in Suitland, Md.
July 21, 2017 — A UH-1N Iroquois helicopter assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron based at Joint Base Andrews,... MORE

Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center Readiness Training Day – August 10
July 20, 2017 — Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center will be minimally manned for patient appointments,... MORE

New annual Mental Health Assessment requirement begins July 31
July 19, 2017 — Starting July 31, 2017, Airmen undergoing their annual Periodic Health Assessment may notice... MORE

New annual Mental Health Assessment requirement began July 31, 2017. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Steve Thompson)

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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...