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Checkout the Library
September 8, 2016 — The Joint Base Andrews Library held a pirate themed story time Aug. 31, for children and parents... MORE

Katie Loveless, 11th Force Support Squadron senior library technician, reads “Pirates Love Underpants” to a group of children during story time at the library on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 31, 2016. Story time is held every Monday at 5:30 p.m. and every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant)

Rape Aggression Defense class empowers
August 26, 2016 — The sound of “no” being yelled forcefully resonates through the small room where eight women stand in a circle. An instructor tells them to relax before repeating the command. Two additional instructors observe and make slight adjustments to some of the women’s stances. ... MORE

Senior Airman Emily Pearce, 11th Security Forces Squadron response force leader, delivers a kick to a bag held by Staff Sgt. Shandralekha Carlos, 11th Wing Commander's Action Group NCO in charge, during a Rape Aggression Defense class at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 20, 2016. The R.A.D. class is a self-defense program teaching basic self-defense tactice and avoidance techniques for risk factors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)

Redskins and JBA Team up for Preseason Walk-through
August 26, 2016 — The Washington Redskins held a walk-through practice at the West Fitness Center’s field on Joint... MORE

Chief Petty Officer Kenneth Zumwalt, Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic Detachment Washington administration lead, poses for a selfie with DeAngelo Hall, Washington Redskins safety, at the West Fitness Center’s field on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 25, 2016. The practice was followed by an autograph meet and greet with fans as a way for the Redskins to show their appreciation for the men and women in the armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

Run, Hide, Fight
August 19, 2016 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md.-Run if you can. Hide if you can't. Fight if you must.Three important... MORE

Staff Sgt. Courtney Corral, 11th Security Support Squadron training instructor, briefs members of Joint Base Andrews, Md., during active shooter training at the Jacob E. Smart Building on base, Aug. 17, 2016. The training, held by the 11th SSPTS, instructed attendees on how to react during an active shooter incident in specific office locations. Attendees also had the opportunity to implement the training they learned during an active shooter drill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Gabrielle Spalding)

JBA Youth Learn Swim Safety
August 19, 2016 — Youth participate in swim safety awareness event at the base pool on Joint Base Andrews, Md, Aug... MORE

Bobby Broome, swim safety instructor, introduces himself to a youth participant in a swim camp event at the base pool on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 16, 2016. Over 50 children attended the event where they learned basic swimming skills and pool safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

Blood drive held at West Fitness Center
August 18, 2016 — Members of Joint Base Andrews, Md., donated blood to the Armed Services Blood program at the West... MORE

Members of Joint Base Andrews donate blood during a drive for the Armed Services Blood Program at the West Fitness Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 16, 2016. The ASBP collected blood donations that will be shipped into theater and to medical treatment facilities around the National Capital Region.

ADAPT offers active-duty Airmen a way to recover
August 16, 2016 — Alcohol or substance abuse can negatively affect personal and professional relationships.The first... MORE

The Alcohol Drug Abuse Prevention Treatment program promotes readiness, health, and wellness through the prevention and treatment of alcohol and substance misuse and abuse.

First Responders put to the test
August 12, 2016 — Victims lay everywhere as first responders rush to the scene. Sirens wail in the distance as... MORE

Staff Sgt. Thomas Burton, 11th Security Forces Group response force leader, assists Staff Sgt. Tim Cobbel, 11th Wing paralegal, who acts as an aircraft crash victim for the Major Accident Response Exercise at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 11, 2016. The MARE is an annual training requirement for a base to test its readiness and response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua R. M. Dewberry)

Some IDs may be invalid starting Aug. 15
August 4, 2016 — Individuals will no longer be able to access Air Force installations with a state-issued identification card or driver’s license from Minnesota, Missouri, Washington or American Samoa beginning Aug. 15. ... MORE

National Night Out at JBA
August 4, 2016 — The 11th Security Forces Group and Liberty Park hosted a 2016 National Night Out event at Liberty... MORE

Airman 1st Class Alvaro Munarriz, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department firefighter, assists a youth with a firefighting jacket during a National Night Out event held on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 2, 2016. The event had demonstrations from various units on base, including the 11th CES Fire Department and 11th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Gabrielle Spalding)

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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...