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Airmen Forgo Financial Fumbles
September 23, 2016 — Thousands of first-term Airmen join the Air Force each year, some right out of high school, where... MORE

Aircraft, Airmen Prepare for Military Tattoo
September 22, 2016 — The 2016 U.S. Air Force Tattoo dress rehearsal was held at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington,... MORE

A P-51 Mustang flies over Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, District of Columbia, Sept. 21, 2016 during a dress rehearsal for the 2016 U.S. Air Force Tattoo. The P-51 is part of the "Warbirds" flight that will be performing a flyover for the main event scheduled to be held at JBAB, Sept. 22, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Gabrielle Spalding)

Eglin F-35's Arrive at JBA
September 21, 2016 — An F-35 Lightning II aircraft lands at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 20, 2016. The aircraft is here... MORE

An F-35 Lightning II aircraft lands at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 20, 2016. The aircraft is here to perform a fly-over during the U.S. Air Force Tattoo at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C., Sept. 22, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Gabrielle Spalding)

JBA welcomes NATO Air Chiefs
September 20, 2016 — The NATO Air Chiefs’ plane is ushered in after arriving at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 18, 2016... MORE

The NATO Air Chiefs’ plane is ushered in after arriving at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 18, 2016. They arrived in the U.S. for the semi-annual NATO Air Chiefs Symposium to discuss air and space power.

JBA celebrates 69th Air Force Birthday at AFRH
September 20, 2016 — U.S. Air Force (ret.) Master Sgt. Fay Steele, left, Armed Forces Retirement Home retiree, shakes... MORE

U.S. Air Force (ret.) Master Sgt. Fay Steele, left, Armed Forces Retirement Home retiree, shakes hands with Airman 1st Class Logan Wisnoski, 11 Civil Engineer Squadron, during the Armed Forces Retirement Home’s 69th Air Force Birthday Celebration in Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 2016. Steele and Wisnoski had the privilege of cutting the cake as the oldest and youngest Airmen.

11th Wing commemorates POW/MIA day, AF Birthday
September 19, 2016 — The U.S. Air Force Band performs during the POW/MIA and Air Force Birthday event at the Air Force... MORE

The U.S. Air Force Band performs during the POW/MIA and Air Force Birthday event at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Va., Sept. 16, 2016. More than 250 people came out to celebrate the 69th Air Force Birthday and honor military members. The event included multiple band and drill team performances.

Secret gardens save AF money
September 16, 2016 — The William A. Jones III building and the Air National Guard Readiness Center located on Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, have approximately 83,000 square feet of rooftop space dedicated to environmentally friendly green roofs... MORE

The William A. Jones III building on Joint Base Andrews, Md., is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certified building. It features approximately 48,000 square feet of environmentally friendly green roof space. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)

POW/MIA honored during 24-hour run at America’s Airfield
September 16, 2016 — When a military member becomes a prisoner of war or goes missing in action, an immeasurable sense of... MORE

Col. Sharon Bannister, 79th Medical Wing commander, speaks to a group of Airmen and Sailors during the POW/MIA opening ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 15, 2016. Bannister told the story of her father, a military member who was labeled missing in action in March 1972 during the Vietnam War. She described the feeling of uncertainty trailing the disappearance of her father and shared the sense of closure she felt almost 35 years later when an excavation team found his remains. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

JBA Airmen Climb to Honor Fallen 9/11 First Responders
September 12, 2016 — Ninety pounds of equipment weighed on the backs of hundreds of first responders as they gradually... MORE

Austin Scott, Prince George’s County Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department firefighter, faces the American flag during the 2016 National Capital Region 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb and 5K Walk at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center at National Harbor, Md., Sept. 10, 2016. The event, hosted by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, brought attendees from local counties and military bases to either climb a total of 110 flights of stairs or walk a 5K in honor of the 343 firefighters who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

JBA and Locals Remember 9/11
September 9, 2016 — Joint Base Andrews members and local first responders took part in the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony... MORE

Joint Base Andrews Airmen and Prince George’s County Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department firefighters work together to raise the American flag for the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony held at Heritage Park on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept 9, 2016. More than a hundred military members paid tribute to the first responders and victims of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

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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...