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Surgical center solves peeper problems
March 20, 2015 — MORE

$Capt. Frank Cumbie, 1st Helicopter Squadron pilot, sits still while a Technolas Orbscan is taken of the his eye March 18, 2015, in Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center on Joint Base Andrews, MD. The Orbscan measures multiple regions within the patient’s eye to provide critical information to surgical staff prior to a Photorefractive Keratectomy procedure. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Preston Webb)$

St Patrick's Parade 2015
March 18, 2015 — MORE

Master Sgt. Daniel Valadie, drum major, prepares to march down Constitution Ave., Washington, D.C., as part of the 44th Annual St. Patrick’s Parade, March 15, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant)

Fueling the force
March 17, 2015 — MORE

Master Sgt. Chris Sutton, 166th Airlift Wing crew chief and Kristen Huffman, Akima Technological Solutions fuels distribution system operator, reel a gas hose after refueling an aircraft on the Joint Base Andrews flightline, Maryland, March 16, 2015. Akima services the 11th Wing, 89th Airlift Wing, Naval Air Facility Washington and the 459th Air Refueling Wing aircrafts around the clock. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

Military members gain priority at MPF
March 17, 2015 — The 11th Force Support Squadron initiated a program March 16, 2015, to prioritize military members... MORE

Airman 1st Class Jacob Pounds, 11th Force Support Squadron customer service technician, completes a customer's request for a new ID card on Joint Base Andrews, MD, March 16, 2015,. The Military Personnel Flight recently began prioritizing military members needing new Common Access Cards during lunch hours Monday and Friday to greatly reduce the wait time for uniform wearers while also reducing overall wait time. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Preston Webb)

Preparing future leaders
March 17, 2015 — MORE

Senior Airman Richard Mirabal, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, briefs several Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets during a tour at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 16, 2015. The tour is held several times a month and is designed to immerse cadets in their respective career fields prior to active service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer/Released)

High Price for dope on JBA
March 11, 2015 — With recent changes to laws in Washington, D.C., governing marijuana use and possession, Team... MORE

Feb. 26, 2015, the District of Columbia legalized marijuana; however, its use is still against federal law and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Service members stationed at Joint Base Andrews are advised to be aware and avoid any exposure to the drug. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Rau/Released)

Joint-service band tours Idaho, Mo.
March 10, 2015 — The U.S. Air Force Band's Airmen of Note toured Idaho and Missouri from Feb. 26-28, 2015.The tour's... MORE

CDC children "Defeat Monster Mouth"
March 4, 2015 — In observance of National Children's Dental Health Month, members from the 779th Dental Squadron... MORE

Aahmir Elmore practices tooth brushing techniques during a demonstration at the Child Development Center for National Children’s Dental Health Month on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 26, 2015. The 779th Dental Squadron held an interactive demonstration to educate JBA children on dental hygiene. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

Freedom Hall nominated two years in a row for Hennessy Award
February 27, 2015 — Members from the National Restaurant Association and the Air Force Services Activity evaluated... MORE

Art Ritter, Hennessey Trophy Award evaluator speaks with patrons at the Freedom Hall Dining Facility Feb. 20, 2015. Ritter was one of three evaluators assessing the DFAC in five categories: kitchen operations; serving and dining operations; training, personnel, and readiness; sanitation, repair and maintenance; and management. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nichelle Anderson)

Warrior of the Week 'directly impacts' JBA's well being
February 26, 2015 — Members of the 11th Wing Inspection Team are being recognized as Jan. 26, 2015, Warrior of the Week... MORE

Members of the 11th Wing Inspection Team are recognized as Joint Base Andrews Warrior of the Week, Jan. 26, 2015, for devoting 360 hours to 12 inspections since July 2014. The four member team is hand selected by squadron commanders to develop a risk based assessment strategy to measure culture and compliance within each squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

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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...