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Drill team showcases new routine
April 14, 2015 — MORE

The United States Air Force Honor Guard performs during the Joint Service Drill Exhibition in Washington, D.C., April 11, 2015. The Old Guard, Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard and Naval Academy’s drill team also performed during the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

Air Force Surgeon General visits 79 MDW
April 13, 2015 — MORE

Lt. Gen. Thomas Travis, United States Air Force Surgeon General, talks to Airmen during an all call at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 7, 2015. In this capacity, Travis advises the Secretary of the Air Force, Air Force Chief of Staff and Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs on aspects pertaining to the health of Air Force members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

Chief Cody shares thoughts at First Sergeant’s Symposium
April 10, 2015 — MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody speaks at the Air Force District of Washington’s First Sergeant’s Symposium, April 9, 2015, on Joint Base Andrews, Md. Approximately 130 first sergeants attended the course. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

Recycling Center keeps JBA green
April 7, 2015 — The recycling center reminds Team Andrews that recycling is not only an Air Force requirement, but... MORE

Rick Coleman, Joint Base Andrews Recycle Center lead recycling technician, loads cardboard onto a baler here, April 2, 2015. The recycling center is committed to keeping JBA green by reminding members that the Air Force mandates base units to divert 60 percent of solid waste into reusable or recycled material. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

JBA holds 1st Sergeant Symposium
April 7, 2015 — Joint Base Andrews is holding an Additional Duty First Sergeant Symposium at the Smart Building,... MORE

Joint Base Andrews holds at the Additional Duty First Sergeant Symposium at the Smart Building, April 7, 2015. The symposium covers a variety of subjects related to first sergeant responsibilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens)

'Purple Up' for Month of the Military Child
April 3, 2015 — The Child Development Center's staff and children kicked-off Month of the Military Child with a... MORE

Staff Sgt. Nicole Green, Air Force District of Washington protocol specialist and her daughter pose for a photo after participating in the “Purple Parade” at Child Development Center II at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 2, 2015. The parade symbolized the start of Month of the Military Child. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nichelle Anderson)

11 LRS ensures vehicle ops
April 3, 2015 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Michael Sabala, 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintainer, tests car fuses using a voltmeter at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 2, 2015. A voltmeter is used to measure the amount of voltage passing between two points. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

JBA 5K starts April SAAM events
April 1, 2015 — Joint Base Andrews' Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program hosted Run with Color 5K to kick... MORE

Senior Airman Alana Dadlez, 11th Comptrollers Squadron permanent change of station team lead, runs during the Run with Color 5k on Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 1, 2015. The JBA Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program hosted the 5K to kick-off Sexual Assault Awareness Month. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

Andrews named Air Force Installation Excellence Award winner
March 30, 2015 — Air Force officials announced Joint Base Andrews, Maryland as the 2015 Air Force Installation... MORE

JBA retires HQ U.S. Flag
March 24, 2015 — MORE

Team Andrews members prepare to retire one of the installation flags located in front of the Jones Building on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 23, 2015. According to the U.S. Flag code, “the flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

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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...