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EOD defeats complacency through exercise, camaraderie
June 5, 2015 — Explosive ordnance disposal Airmen conducted training on Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 4, 2015.EOD's... MORE

Senior Airman Aaron D’Angelo, left, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal journeyman, and Staff Sgt. Luke Mefford, 11th CES EOD training and quality control technician, prepare for an exercise June 4, 2015, on Joint Base Andrews, Md. JBA EOD Airmen consistently perform training to stay ready for a wide variety of responsibilites. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb/Released)

11th CES to perform maintenance on main gate outbound lanes
June 5, 2015 — The outbound lanes at the Main gate on Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, are scheduled to be closed June... MORE

The outbound lanes at the Main Gate on Joint Base Andrews, Md., will be closed, June 15 through July 1, 2015, due to construction. Inbound lanes and the Visitor Control Center will be open normally. To ease traffic congestion during this time, the West Gate, adjacent to Building 1500, will be open 24/7 for outbound traffic only.

JBA prepares for Command Cyber Readiness Inspection
June 4, 2015 — The 744th Communications Squadron is preparing for the Command Cyber Readiness Inspection, scheduled... MORE

Eye work on eyes
June 2, 2015 — You slide your chin onto the metal support, your forehead against curved metal, and enter a staring... MORE

Olivia Morris, a Flight Medicine nurse, takes a Distance Visual Acuity Test at the Optometry Clinic on Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 6, 2015. The test measures eyesight at various distances. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens)

AFE shop 'last to let you down'
June 2, 2015 — The men and women of the 811th Operations Support Squadron are responsible for maintaining aircrew... MORE

Staff Sgt. Jennifer Francis, 811th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, cleans an HGU-56/P helmet on Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 26, 2015. Helmets are inspected every 90-days to ensure they are safe and in good condition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

Defenders graduate tactical training course
May 27, 2015 — Airmen from the 11th Security Forces Group at Joint Base Andrews recently graduated the Prince... MORE

Emergency services members from the National Capital Region pose for a class photo at the Prince George County emergency services course, held April 27 through May 15, 2015, in Prince George County, Md. Five Airmen from the 11th Security Forces Group at Joint Base Andrews attended the course and received the Most Fit Team Award. (courtesy photo)

CAP cadets experience flight
May 26, 2015 — MORE

Rick Micker, right, Congressional Squadron member, Civil Air Patrol, gives a pre-flight lesson to Andrews Composite Squadron cadets for their orientation flight at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 23, 2015. During the pre-flight inspection, Micker taught cadets how to check the weight and balance of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

Technical sergeant promotion release delayed to allow system validation
May 21, 2015 — Technical sergeant promotion selection results, originally scheduled for release May 28, will be... MORE

1 HS responds in HURCON exercise
May 21, 2015 — MORE

A UH-1N Twin Huey takes off during a Hurricane Exercise at Camp Dawson, W.Va., May 15, 2015. The exercise was part of natural disaster preparedness training. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens)

DCA welcomes Northeast Indiana Honor Flight
May 20, 2015 — MORE

Francis Scott Key Elementary School students cheer for the arrival of the Northeast Indiana Honor Flight at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Va., May 20, 2015. The Honor Flight Network is a non-profit organization created to honor America’s veterans for their sacrifices by bringing them to visit and reflect at their memorials. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

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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...