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AAFES celebrates 120th anniversary
July 25, 2015 — MORE

Col. Brad Hoagland, left, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander, and Joanne Cahalan, JBA Exchange store manager, cut a cake in celebration of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service's 120th anniversary July 25, 2015, here. Since 1895, the AAFES has provided Soldiers and Airmen with services and merchandise to need to make their lives more comfortable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb/RELEASED)

11 SSPTS assesses active shooter vulnerabilities
July 23, 2015 — The 11th Security Forces Support Squadron offers active shooter training and preparation to units... MORE

The 11th Security Forces Support Squadron offers active shooter training and preparation to units and offices on base. The program is designed to teach members of the base populace how to react when confronted with an active shooter. It also allows the 11th Security Forces Group to train their personnel to respond to emergency scenarios.

LRS Airmen prepare for winter in July
July 21, 2015 — The 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron readies their snow fleet vehicles during summer months to... MORE

Terrence Upperman, 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron heavy equipment mechanic, cleans off the wheel bearings of a snow plow vehicle as part of the snow fleet rebuild at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 21, 2015. LRS Airmen ensure the snow fleet is ready for use before the winter season comes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joshua R. M. Dewberry)

JBA throws out first pitch at Bowie Baysox military appreciation night
July 20, 2015 — Team Andrews members participate in pre-game events for the Bowie Baysox baseball game at Bowie,... MORE

Col. Bradley Hoagland, Joint Base Andrews/11th Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Vance Kondon, 11th WG command chief, pose for a photo with the 89th Airlift Wing mascot, SAMFOX, at the Bowie Baysox baseball game at Bowie, Md., Friday, July 17, 2015. Military members were invited to participate in pre-game events in honor of military appreciation night. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Joshua R. M. Dewberry)

Strolling Strings entertain downtown D.C.
July 17, 2015 — MORE

An audience gathers to listen to the U.S. Air Force Band’s Strolling Strings at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., July 16, 2015. The Strolling Strings performance was part of the museum’s Star-Spangled American Music Series. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

USAPAT Soldiers provide constant quality service
July 16, 2015 — The U.S. Army Priority Transport Battalion on Joint Base Andrews, Md., serves as the Army's premiere... MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. John Stefanik prepares to perform a pre-flight check on a C-37 Gulfstream July 16, 2015 on Joint Base Andrews, Md. The check includes various critical systems such as hydraulics, flight controls and electronics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb/RELEASED)

JBA holds bone marrow registration drive
July 14, 2015 — Joint Base Andrews is holding a bone marrow registration drive from July 27-31, 2015.Registration... MORE

CE changes work order priority
July 13, 2015 — The 11th Wing Civil Engineering Squadron has made changes to work order prioritization, Joint Base... MORE

JBA Command Cyber Readiness Inspection
July 13, 2015 — Team Andrews is conducting a readiness inspection the week of July 13th - 17th.During the... MORE

JBA wins CINC Award
July 7, 2015 — Secretary of Defense Ash Carter announced July 6, 2015, that Joint Base Andrews-Naval Air Facility... 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...