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Installation VAP helps members vote
January 8, 2016 — Americans will be heading to polling booths for several elections in 2016, including primaries,... MORE

Military members have the ability to vote in local, state and federal elections using absentee ballots. Registering to vote and receiving an absentee ballot can be done by visiting the Federal Voting Assistance Program website or by speaking with an installation voting assistance officer. For more information, visit fvap.org (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Ryan Sparks/Released) (This graphic was created using Adobe Photoshop. This image was created by combining multiple photos to create the text.)

OSI eulogizes Fallen Heroes from its 'darkest day'
January 7, 2016 — More than 650 people overflowed the United States Marine Memorial Chapel here Jan. 7 to mourn the... MORE

The four Air Force Office of Special Investigations Special Agents and two Security Forces Defenders who were killed by a suicide bomber near Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan Dec. 21, are remembered during a memorial service at the United States Marine Memorial Chapel, Quantico, Va., Jan. 7. (U.S Air Force photo by Michael Hastings)

Andrews' newest Chief selects
December 17, 2015 — MORE

Six of the nine Joint Base Andrews’ Senior Master Sgts. selected for promotion to Chief Master Sgt. pose for a photo during a release ceremony held at The Club here, Dec. 17, 2015. Congratulations to Stacy Ascione, Robert Kamholz, Timothy Leahey, Dana Council, Jodi Epps, Alexander Garrett, Angel Luna, Marjon Robertson and James Worley. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier)

Caroling has Max Impact on JBA
December 17, 2015 — Military members and civilians watched a surprise performance by U.S. Air Force Band's Max Impact in... MORE

Senior Master Sgt. Ryan Carson and Tech. Sgt. Nalani Quintello, U.S. Air Force Band’s Max Impact vocalists, sing holiday carols in the lobby of the William A. Jones III building at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 16, 2015. Max Impact played a surprise performance for the military members and civilians that work in the Jones building to spread holiday cheer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant/Released)

Installation leadership uses new tool to receive suggestions
December 15, 2015 — Joint Base Andrews is set to activate a new tool on its base website Dec. 16, 2015, called,... MORE

USAF Band performs at Strathmore
December 11, 2015 — MORE

Members of the U.S. Air Force Band Singing Sergeants sing Christmas Carols during a performance at the Strathmore Theatre in Bethesda, Md., Dec 1, 2015. The Air Force Band is the Air Force’s premier musical organization. The excellence demonstrated by the Band’s Airmen is a reflection of the excellence carried out 24 hours a day by Airmen stationed around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens/ released)

JBA gains mass gym equipment
December 11, 2015 — Joint Base Andrew's West Fitness Center recently updated gym amenities with help from the Commander... MORE

U.S. Army Cpl. Sean Gladden, Joint Base Andrews West Fitness Center patron, works out in the tactical fitness center at JBA, Md., Dec. 11, 2015. More than $1 million in equipment upgrades. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

Redskins honor AFDW and military with Salute to Service game
December 8, 2015 — The Washington Redskins honored the Air Force and other military members with a Salute to Service... MORE

Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Darryl Burke observes the coin toss for the Washington Redskins versus Dallas Cowboys game, Dec. 7, 2015 at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. The Washington Redskins continued their tradition of honoring the nation's veterans and active duty military through the team's annual Salute to Service game. (U.S. Air Force photo by James E. Lotz/RELEASED).

11th CES hosts snow parade
December 8, 2015 — The 11th Civil Engineer Squadron held the Snow Parade in order to recognize key mission-essential... MORE

The 11th Civil Engineer Squadron hosted a Snow Parade in order to recognize vital snow preparation efforts in support of the presidential and alert missions at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 4, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes/ released)

Singing Sergeants at Smithsonian
December 7, 2015 — MORE

The Singing Sergeants perform during the Smithsonian Holiday Festival at the National Museum of American History, Dec. 5, 2015, in Washington, D.C. The group is one of six musical ensembles that comprise the U.S. Air Force Band, and performed for an audience of approximately 2,000 people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham/ 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...