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JBA's EMEDS training prepares medical personnel for deployments
May 12, 2022 — Military medical personnel from across the United States participated in the final day of an Expeditionary Medical Support System exercise at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 12, 2022. The entire exercise allowed for the military personnel to hone their skills in a controlled environment so they are prepared for stressful emergency military medicine situations... MORE

Joint Base Andrews medical personnel practice tactical combat casualty care during the Expeditionary Medical Support System exercise at JBA, Md., May 5, 2022.

Honors, recognition given to Vietnam Veterans at JBA during national observance
April 5, 2021 — Members from the 316th Wing honored Vietnam War veterans on base for Vietnam War Veterans Day, March 29, 2021... MORE

Technical sergeant selects announced
August 27, 2020 — Air Force officials released the names of staff sergeants selected for promotion to technical sergeant Aug. 24, including 116 Airmen here... MORE

Air Force officials have selected 8,246 staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant out of 28,358 eligible for a selection rate of 29.08 percent in the 20E6 promotion cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

Celtic Aire brings the excitement to the NTIF
March 10, 2020 — After months away from Celtic Aire, the band, made up of members from other U. S. Air Force Band members, was back together and ready to bring the noise with classic Celtic folk songs and covers of modern pop songs to the 38th Annual North Texas Irish Festival, which ran March 6 through 8... MORE

A Dancer from the Shandon O'Regan dance academy dances during a performance by U.S. Air Force Band ensemble Celtic Aire during the 38th Annual North Texas Irish Festival in Dallas, Tx., March 7, 2020. The North Texas Irish Festival boasted 13 different stages of chefs, dancers, mixologists, storytellers and musicians from around the world showcasing Celtic heritage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared Duhon)

New ground transportation facility brings 11th LRS back together
November 5, 2019 — Earlier this summer, Joint Base Andrews started construction on a new building to house the 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron... MORE

Golden Knights kick-off the JBA Air Show
May 10, 2019 — The U.S. Army Golden Knights conducted a show at the "Legends in Flight" JBA Air & Space Expo at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 10, 2019... MORE

Blue Angels prep for JBA Air Show
May 8, 2019 — The Blue Angel’s C-130T Hercules “Fat Albert” and the remaining Blue Angel F/A-18 Hornets arrived ahead of the "Legends in Flight" Air & Space Expo at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 8, 2019... MORE

Airmen & Airwaves
February 22, 2019 — Cable and antenna systems technicians with the 89th Communication Squadron here are responsible for the maintenance of the 65 antenna systems across JBA and two additional remote locations, valued at $27 million... MORE

The ART of training the total force
August 8, 2018 — In July, the 480th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing’s ART held a Total Force Integration Conference at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, allowing ART members from throughout the geographically separated Wing to connect for three days with over 160 peers from other services and nations, increase their knowledge of the challenges analysts are facing, and to hone team member’s skills... MORE

The three-day conference allowed Airmen Resiliency Team members from throughout the geographically separated Wing to connect with over 160 peers from other services and nations, increase their knowledge of the challenges analysts are facing, and hone their skills to make a greater impact on the Airmen they support.

Finance Airman develops innovative program
June 7, 2018 — Staff Sgt. Zachary Christman, 11th Comptroller Squadron budget analyst, developed a program that he believes will change how commanders and resource advisors communicate with one another... MORE

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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...