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NEWS | June 6, 2011

Warriors of the Week

Airman 1st Class John Duncan, 11th Wing Knowledge operations journeyman, Airman 1st Class Javier Arana, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems apprentice, and Airman 1st Class James Walsh, 744th Communications Squadron cyber transport systems were each selected through the Leaders Encouraging Airman Development Program to attend the Air Force Academy preparatory no later than July 6.

The LEAD program is a highly competitive application process and of all of the applicants, there are only 50 available slots for Active Duty Airmen to attend the AF Academy Preparatory school.
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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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photo of Senior Master Sgt. Cruz

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...