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Warrior of the Week-A1C Patrick McKenna

ANDREWS AFB, Md. –

Rank and Name: Airman 1st Class Patrick McKenna

Wing and Unit: 316th Wing Public Affairs

Job title: Public Affairs apprentice

What is your most memorable moment on Andrews AFB? "My most memorable moment was the arrival of the Maersk Alabama crew. Even though it was a short notice event, my office came together as a team and got the job done."

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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...