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Flu vaccination drive
October 7, 2015 — The 79th Medical Wing will be having a flu vaccination drive on Joint Base Andrews October 20 and... MORE

779th Medical Group Immunizations Technician, Airman 1st Class Jessy Lonzano, gives 11th Wing Commander, Col. Bradley T. Hoagland, a flu shot vaccination on Oct. 1, 2015. 79th Medical Wing is having a flu vaccination drive on Oct. 20-21 at the theater on Joint Base Andrews, Md. (Photo by Maj. Derrick Whiteside)

Andrews pediatrics keeps kids healthy, happy
September 30, 2015 — The 779th Medical Operations Squadron pediatrics team provides timely, quality care to... MORE

Katrina Barnes M.D., 779th Medical Operations Squadron, and Senior Airman Nancy Morency, 779th MDOS aerospace medical technician, examine a patient at the Pediatrics Clinic on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 24, 2015. The pediatrics team provides timely, quality care to beneficiaries’ children. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens)

Taya Kyle speaks at JBA
September 30, 2015 — MORE

Taya Kyle speaks to Joint Base Andrews personnel and their families, Sept. 27, 2015. Kyle spoke about her experiences dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder. The goal of the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation is to provide meaningful, interactive experiences to service members, first responders and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens)

Pope Francis departs JBA for NYC
September 24, 2015 — MORE

Pope Francis arrives at Joint Base Andrews, Md, Sept. 24, 2015. The pope will visit New York and Philadelphia during his trip before returning to Rome on Sept. 27. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)

Pope arrives at JBA
September 22, 2015 — MORE

The pope’s plane approaches the flightline of Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 22, 2015. More than one thousand people were in attendance for the pope’s arrival. (U.S Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant)

Thunderbirds fly high over JBA
September 21, 2015 — Joint Base Andrews held an Air Show on Sept. 19, 2015.Months of preparation culminated in a show... MORE

Logan Beckman, a 2-year-old air show attendee, stands inside the cabin of a C-5 Galaxy during the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show, Sept. 19. The C-5 Galaxy was one of many static displays during the show. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant/Released)

Remembrance run honors POW/MIA at Airshow
September 19, 2015 — In honor of POW/MIA Recognition Day, Team Andrews participated in a 24-hourremembrance run here... MORE

Marine Corps (Ret.) GySgt Ryan Rivera and members of Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 102, run the POW/MIA flag to the show center to mark the start of the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Airshow, Sept. 18. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nichelle Anderson/Released)

Emergency services keep 2015 Air Show safe
September 19, 2015 — The 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show was supported by the 779th Medical Group, the 11th Security... MORE

Senior Airman Mika Le Henaff, 779th Medical Group aerospace medical technician, and Staff Sgt. Misty Chaar, 779th Dental Squadron oral surgery technician, discuss medical protocol on the flightline on Join Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 19, 2015. The 779th MDG provided medical support for the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Nuckolls/Released)

Thunderbird 10
September 19, 2015 — Capt. Angelina Urbina is a U.S. Air Force Thunderbird personnelist, but before her current... MORE

Captain Angelina Urbina, Thunderbirds personnelist, poses for a photo. (Courtesy photo)

JBA rehearses 2015 Air Show
September 18, 2015 — Joint Base Andrews held air show rehearsals, Sept. 18, 2015. The Air Force holds air shows to... MORE

Joint Base Andrews held air show rehearsals, Sept. 18, 2015. The Air Force holds air shows to inspire patriotism and demonstrate air superiority to the local community. The show featured both vintage and acrobatic planes, as well as showcasing cutting-edge technology.

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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...