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Defenders graduate tactical training course
May 27, 2015 — Airmen from the 11th Security Forces Group at Joint Base Andrews recently graduated the Prince... MORE

Emergency services members from the National Capital Region pose for a class photo at the Prince George County emergency services course, held April 27 through May 15, 2015, in Prince George County, Md. Five Airmen from the 11th Security Forces Group at Joint Base Andrews attended the course and received the Most Fit Team Award. (courtesy photo)

CAP cadets experience flight
May 26, 2015 — MORE

Rick Micker, right, Congressional Squadron member, Civil Air Patrol, gives a pre-flight lesson to Andrews Composite Squadron cadets for their orientation flight at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 23, 2015. During the pre-flight inspection, Micker taught cadets how to check the weight and balance of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

U.S. Air Force Honor Guard remembers fallen
May 26, 2015 — The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard traveled to Colorado May 22, 2015, to participate in a series of... MORE

Local community members watch the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard march during the 51st Annual Memorial Day Parade in Commerce City, Colo., May 25, 2015. The Honor Guard marched in the Memorial Day parade to honor the men and women that gave their lives in service to their country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb/Released)

Drill Team performs at Coors Field
May 24, 2015 — MORE

Members of the United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team high-five local community members at Coors Field in Denver, Colo., May 24, 2015. The Drill Team promotes the Air Force mission by showcasing drill performances at public and military venues to recruit, retain and inspire Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb/RELEASED)

Technical sergeant promotion release delayed to allow system validation
May 21, 2015 — Technical sergeant promotion selection results, originally scheduled for release May 28, will be... MORE

1 HS responds in HURCON exercise
May 21, 2015 — MORE

A UH-1N Twin Huey takes off during a Hurricane Exercise at Camp Dawson, W.Va., May 15, 2015. The exercise was part of natural disaster preparedness training. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens)

DCA welcomes Northeast Indiana Honor Flight
May 20, 2015 — MORE

Francis Scott Key Elementary School students cheer for the arrival of the Northeast Indiana Honor Flight at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Va., May 20, 2015. The Honor Flight Network is a non-profit organization created to honor America’s veterans for their sacrifices by bringing them to visit and reflect at their memorials. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

11 CONS wins AF award
May 20, 2015 — The 11th Wing Contracting Squadron won the 2014 Air Force Outstanding Contracting Unit (Small) Award... MORE

Members of the 11th Contracting Squadron pose for a photo at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 10, 2015. The 11 CONS won the 2014 Air Force Outstanding Contracting Unit (Small) Award. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens)

Outdoor recreation: enjoy the great outdoors this summer
May 20, 2015 — The 11th Force Support Squadron's Outdoor Recreation Center is gearing up for their busiest time of... MORE

The 11th Force Support Squadron’s Outdoor Recreation Center has approximately 3,000 items that can be checked out to active, guard, reserve and retired military, dependents and Department of Defense civilians. For more information, call Outdoor Recreation at 301-981-5663. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham/Released)

JBA observes National Police Week 2015
May 15, 2015 — Joint Base Andrews members honored past and present police officers and defenders during National... MORE

Col. Victor Moncrieffe II, 11th Security Forces Group commander and Special Agent Allyson Stephens, Air Force Office of Special Investigations superintendent, lay a wreath to honor fallen security forces and military police during a ceremony on Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 11, 2015. The ceremony concluded with an end-of-watch call where members of the 11 SFG read the names of all SFS/MP members who died in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer)

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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...