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Civilians who commit crimes on Andrews can expect swift justice
December 7, 2010 — Most military members are familiar with the term "court-martial," the process by which military... MORE

DEA pushes to ban chemicals in "Spice"
December 1, 2010 — The Drug Enforcement Administration launched a 30-day process Nov. 24, to put an emergency ban on... MORE

Traumatic Stress Response Team: Cultivating Resilience
November 30, 2010 — What if a traumatic event such as a large-scale aircraft mishap, death or natural disaster occurred?... MORE

Intensive Addictions Services Program available for Andrews members
November 30, 2010 — When alcohol or other drugs become a problem, they can affect every facet of the user's life as well... MORE

Donate to CFC, lend someone a helping hand
November 18, 2010 — As we find ourselves in holiday season mode, it's understandable that our minds are filled with... MORE

The Courses at Andrews Apple app now available for avid golfers
November 16, 2010 — The Courses at Andrews introduces a new application for use with Apple mobile devices to help... MORE

The Courses at Andrews now offers a free application for iPhone, iTouch or iPad with features such as Current club news and local weather conditions Facebook/Twitter feeds with latest events and photos, teee time reservations, augmented reality view with GPS yardages (iPhone 3GS or 4 required), link to Google Maps for directions, and link to club staff and contacts. To download the app, visit http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-courses-at-andrews-afb-md/id393265590?mt=8.

Airmen and lone Soldier ride on in the memory of riders lost
November 3, 2010 — With autumn leaves falling and brisk fall temperatures, the 11th Wing Safety Office hosted a Fallen... MORE

A collective group of concerned members from the 11th Wing say a prayer for the Airmen who lost their lives due to motorcycle accidents last year near an accident site in Bowie, Md., Nov. 1. There are plans to make the event an annual observance, and open it to all branches in order to bring awareness of safe motorcycle riding procedures. ( U.S. Air Force photo/ Bobby Jones)

Liberty Park throws “Fall Fest” to say thanks to residents
October 28, 2010 — The Liberty Park at Andrews's dog park was invaded by Avatars, monsters, princesses and vampires... MORE

American air forces participate in Exercise Cooperacion 1
October 26, 2010 — Editor's Note: The System of Cooperation Amon the Americas, or SICOFAA, has an American office... MORE

The Cooperacion 1 exercise director, Aviation General (two-star general) Luis Ili Delgado gives Lt. Gen. Glenn F. Spears, commander of 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) and Lt. Col. Kris Skinner, secretary general of SICOFAA and other air force leadership of the Americas a tour of the exercise headquarters. The VIP event was part of a SICOFAA exercise, (Sistema de cooperacion de las Fuerzas Aerias de las Americas) Cooperation 1 headquartered in Puerto Montt, Chile, Oct. 4 to 14. The exercise scenario involved using the air forces of SICOFAA member nations for humanitarian assistance after a natural disaster (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Rebecca A. Garcia).

Motorcycle safety courses enhance driver awareness on and off the installation
October 21, 2010 — As the motorcycle riding season draws to an end, the 11th Wing safety office held one of the last... MORE

Lieutenant General Philip M. Breedlove, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans and Requirements, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., rides past an instructor during the Experienced Motorcycle Safety Course here Oct. 16. The course, hosted by the 11th Wing Safety Office, offers a mixture of classroom and hands-on instruction geared toward more advanced riders who own motorcycles. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amber Russell)

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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...