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CBRNE exercise tests Andrews' response
April 29, 2016 — Team Andrews' members participated in a base-wide Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and... MORE

Staff Sgt. Clinton Oliver, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron crew chief, left, and Airman 1st Class Alvaro Munarriz, 11th CES firefighter, put on their gear during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives training exercise at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 28, 2016. The scenario simulated a disgruntled Airman that released ammonia on base to cause mass casualties in the contamination area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Nuckolls/Released)

Bicycle Safety
April 29, 2016 — Warm weather is finally here and with warmer temperatures, many will dust off their bikes to hit the... MORE

Senior Airman David Flaten, 811th Security Forces Squadron protective services member and professional cross-country mountain biker, trains at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 18, 2014. Flaten is ranked 43rd of 250 according to USA Cycling, the official cycling organization responsible for identifying, training and selecting cyclists to represent the United States in international competition. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

Band hits high note with AIM
April 22, 2016 — The U.S. Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants recently completed their spring concert tour... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Aaron Paige, U.S. Air Force Singing Sergeants tenor vocalist, speaks to choir students at Star City High School, in Star City, Ark., April 4, 2016. The band worked with roughly 1,000 students from 14 schools across five states on the tour as part of the Advancing Innovation through Music program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Nuckolls/Released)

JBA cleans up for Earth Day
April 22, 2016 — MORE

Team Andrews Airmen pick up trash and weeds around their dorm building at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 22, 2016. Team Andrews cleaned up around base in commemoration of Earth Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua R. M. Dewberry/RELEASED)

Chief's own clean Potomac
April 22, 2016 — To commemorate Earth Day, five members from Joint Base Andrews worked together with local community... MORE

Maj. Ernest Cage, 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, moves a bag of trash to the trail head along the Potomac River shore in Fort Washington, Md., April 16, 2016. Members of Joint Base Andrews helped clean up the shore in commemoration of Earth Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Gabrielle Spalding/Released)

Team Andrews commemorates Earth Day
April 21, 2016 — MORE

Team Andrews leadership poses for a picture after receiving the Tree City Award from the National Arbor Day Foundation at a tree planting ceremony in honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 20, 2016. JBA received its 16th award from the foundation and celebrated the 40th Anniversary of the Tree City Program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua R. M. Dewberry/RELEASED)

Concert Band, Singing Sergeants complete spring concert tour
April 19, 2016 — The U.S. Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants completed a 12-day spring tour, April 15,... MORE

The U.S. Air Force Singing Sergeants and Concert Band perform at University Louisiana-Monroe, in Monroe, La., April 11, 2016. The bands performed across five states during a 12 day spring tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Nuckolls/Released)

811th SFS awarded VP Service Badge
April 18, 2016 — Five 811th Security Forces Squadron Airmen have been awarded the Vice Presidential Service Badge for... MORE

Lt. Col. Sarah Isbill, the 811th Security Forces Squadron commander, pins Staff Sgt. Chad Holling, the 811th SFS vice presidential security team leader, with the Vice Presidential Service Badge at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 15, 2016. Less than 500 VPSB’s have been issued since its establishment in 1970. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham/Released)

Family Child Care purples up for Month of the Military Child
April 18, 2016 — JBA Family Child Care celebrated National Purple Up day, April 15, 2016 at the Liberty Park Housing... MORE

Members of Joint Base Andrews Family Child Care march in a purple parade to celebrate National Purple Up day at Liberty Park Housing Office, April 15, 2016. Purple Up day is part Month of the Military Child, a time to honor military youth for the important role they play contributing to the strength of the military family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer/Released)

AAFES Leadership visits Team Andrews
April 13, 2016 — Joint Base Andrews is allocating more than $4 million to upgrade the Base Exchange's roof, heating,... MORE

Tom Shull, Army and Air Force Exchange Services director/CEO, Chief Master Sgt. Sean Applegate, Exchange senior enlisted advisor, and their team are given a tour of the Joint Base Andrews Exchange during its renovations and expansions from Exchange management at JBA, Md., April 13, 2016. Team Andrews is improving its Exchange facilities to provide a one-stop shop for Andrews Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua R. M. Dewberry/RELEASED)

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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...