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Top-Notch Wingman
April 23, 2014 — Airman 1st Class Patricia Harris was recognized as the 11th Wing Warrior of the Week, April 23 at... MORE

Airman 1st Class Patricia Harris was recognized for noticing an Airman in distress on and notified security forces, saving the Airman’s life, on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC on March 25, 2014. Harris, United States Air Force ceremonial guardsman, is this week’s Warrior of the Week for fully embodying the Wingman concept. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

Celebrating the 44th Annual Earth Day
April 22, 2014 — MORE

Team Andrews volunteers pick up trash and spread gravel on a trail here to recognize the 44th Annual Earth Day, April 22, 2014. The trail is primarily used by team members for walking and running. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

Coming to a theater near you
April 18, 2014 — The National Capital Region is not the first place people may think of when it comes to the... MORE

The Armed Forces Entertainment team poses for a photo at the William A. Jones III Building lobby on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 26, 2014. From left to right: Marine Capt. Marc Bucks, Navy Lt. Max Mayer, Brian Burke, Lt. Col. John Ponton, and Elmo Gladden. (U.S. Air Force photo by Aimee Fujikawa)

Becoming a 1st Sgt
April 15, 2014 — Whether they're helping Airmen get home on emergency leave or counseling them on their actions,... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago gives the opening remarks to more than 120 non-commissioned officers from around the National Capital Region during the Ultimate First Sgt. Experience, April 7, 2014, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. LugoSantiago is the command chief for the Air Force District of Washington. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Brian Ferguson)

11 SFS cracks the whip on distracted driving
April 10, 2014 — Accidents related to distracted driving have increased significantly across the Air Force over the... MORE

Bandsmen pack house at Monroe Community College
April 10, 2014 — MORE

Senior Master Sgt. Kent Wyatt practices before The U.S. Air Force Band takes the stage at Monroe Community College in Monroe, Mich., April 8, 2014. Wyatt, a native of Arlington, Texas, is a french hornist with the Concert Band, the largest ensemble of the Band. The bandsmen are midway through their 2014 spring tour featuring the Concert Band and Singing Sergeants, the official chorus of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Tammie Moore)

Concert Band, Singing Sergeants open 2014 Spring Tour
April 10, 2014 — The U.S. Air Force Band kicked off its Spring Tour featuring the Concert Band and Singing Sergeants... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Joseph M. Bello performs during a concert featuring the U.S. Air Force Band’s Concert Band and the Singing Sergeants at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Ill., April 4, 2014. In addition to his performance duties as an euphoniumist, Bello is the director of Concert Band tours.(U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Tammie Moore)

Wanted: 2014 JBA Half Marathon athletes!
April 10, 2014 — It's that time of year again; as snow days come to a halt and frigid air dwindles, athletes gear up... MORE

A half marathon participant finishes the last leg of the race April 13, 2013 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. A half marathon is 13.1 miles. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brittany E. Jones)

11 CES initiates No Heat, No Cool
April 4, 2014 — The 11th Civil Engineer Squadron will initiate an installation-wide "No Heat/No Cool" period to... MORE

Somethin' to talk about
April 2, 2014 — A sea of uniformed elementary school students sit captivated on the assembly room floor, as a former... MORE

Trevor Romain, award-winning author, speaks with a student during a visit to Imagine Andrews Public Charter School at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 26 as part of the 2014 “With You All The Way” Tour. The Trevor Romain Group and the United Services Organizations (USO) promote resiliency for children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Aimee Fujikawa)

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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...