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USAF Band Features World Renowned Vocalist
February 14, 2017 — Nnenna Freelon, vocalist, sings alongside the U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note during a 2017 Jazz... MORE

Nnenna Freelon, vocalist, sings alongside the U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note during a 2017 Jazz Concert Series performance at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 9, 2017. The concert series began in 1990 and has showcased many notable jazz musicians, including pianist Cyrus Chestnut, trumpeter Terell Stafford and saxophonist Kirk Whalum. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding)

Upgraded C-40Bs bring state-of-art communications to VPOTUS airlift
February 14, 2017 — The 89th Airlift Wing recently received a C-40B back from a lengthy depot maintenance cycle where... MORE

Air Force Staff Sgt. John Operana, 1st Airlift Squadron communication systems operator, looks on as Marine Staff Sgt. Corey Riley, U.S. Central Command advanced communicator, operates a video conferencing system during a flight on board a C-40B aircraft to Naval Air Station Souda Bay, Greece, Feb. 4, 2017. Secure and non-secure Video Teleconference and other communications are vital to all 89th Airlift Wing passenger missions, as directed by the White House or Air Force Vice Chief of Staff for Special Air Missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace)

Airman scratches creative itch with writing club
February 10, 2017 — Since October 2016, Tech. Sgt. Joseph Murray, 11th Force Support Squadron manpower analyst, has hosted creative writing club meetings twice a month at the Joint Base Andrews library. During each meeting, members come together to express themselves, in writing, in a group setting, as a means to explore their imaginations. ... MORE

The creative writing club meetings take place on base on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and are open to all.

JBA supports National Children's Dental Health Month
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Members of the 779th Dental Squadron show examples of healthy foods to children at the Child Development Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 3, 2017. As part of National Children's Dental Health Month, 779th DS Airmen spoke with children about brushing, flossing and eating healthy snacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott)

Aiding Recovery through Movement
February 3, 2017 — “It’s going to hurt, but it’s going to be a good hurt,” said Staff Sgt. Kivynn Pabst. “You’re doing... MORE

Staff Sgt. Kivynn Pabst, left, 779th Medical Group physical medicine technician, performs a stretch with Master Sgt. Christina Chislom, right, Malcolm Grow Medical Center patient, during a physical therapy appointment at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 2, 2017. Pabst gives Chislom treatment based on her unique needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

Raven Runs the Distance
February 3, 2017 — A combination of sneakers and curiosity carried him through streets lined with gothic-style architecture during his downtime in the early morning hours after an overseas flight... MORE

Senior Airman Joshua D. Smith, 811th Security Forces Squadron executive aircraft security team member, runs on a track at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 27, 2017. Smith is known as the “guy who runs” by his peers due to his love for running and completion of the Marine Corps marathon, five half marathons and numerous 5Ks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

Home schooling semester begins on base
February 1, 2017 — Andrews Home Educators is slated to begin its second semester at JBA’s Youth Center, Feb. 2, 2017. AHE is a base cooperative support group set up for families of active duty members, retirees and DoD employees who desire to have their children educated at home... MORE

Mannequin heads sit atop a counter in the art room at the Youth Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 31, 2017. The room is used by students enrolled in the Andrews Home Educators art class. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe Yanik)

JBA members hold community drive
January 27, 2017 — Joint Base Andrews members participated in a volunteer community drive in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Washington, District of Columbia, Jan. 25... MORE

Senior Airm Bernadette Galindo, left, 11th Security Forces Squadron elite gate guard, and Senior Airman Emily Pearce, right, 11th Security Support Squadron unit scheduler, prepare sandwiches at Joint Base Andrews, Md., for a community drive in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 25, 2017. Volunteers prepared approximately 300 bagged lunches to hand out to community members in need at the Community for Creative Non-Violence in Washington, D.C.

JBA partner brings fuel to the fight
January 26, 2017 — Every few seconds, wind gusts whip past him as he clasps an orange signal wand in each hand, placing them behind his back. Senior Airman Jaramie York, 459th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainer, stands motionless on the flightline at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, as temperatures approach freezing on a December day. York is one of more than 1,300 citizen Airmen and civilian employees assigned to the 459th Air Refueling Wing, an Air Force Reserve mission partner of the 11th Wing... MORE

President Trump boards Air Force One at JBA
January 26, 2017 — President Donald Trump salutes service members as he exits Marine One at Joint Base Andrews, Md.,... MORE

President Donald Trump salutes service members as he exits Marine One at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 26, 2017. Trump departed for Philadelphia to address the Congressional Grand Old Party Retreat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

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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...