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USAF Band brings flash of holiday cheer
December 2, 2014 — MORE

A boy watches the United States Air Band perform during a flash mob at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., Dec. 2, 2014. The band put on the event to promote their upcoming holiday concerts in the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

Joint Base Andrews Leadership serves at the DFAC for Thanksgiving
November 27, 2014 — MORE

Col. Brad Hoagland, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander, Chief Master Sgt. Vance Kondon, 11th WG command chief, and Col. Daniel Waters, 11th WG vice-commander pose for a photo while helping serve lunch to dining facility patrons on Thanksgiving at JBA, Md., Nov. 27, 2014. Base leadership traditionally serves food at the DFAC on popular holidays for fellow airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua R. M. Dewberry)

Brace Yourself, Winter is Coming
November 25, 2014 — Team Andrews Airmen should be aware of the inclement weather coming this winter."Last year's winter... MORE

Malcolm Grow announces Thanksgiving closure
November 21, 2014 — Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day on... MORE

Christmas in November
November 21, 2014 — Team Andrews brightened with holiday cheer as the 88-foot tall Capitol Christmas Tree arrived here... MORE

Attendees of the 2014 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree arrival take a photo with Santa Clause on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 20, 2014. The tree made its final stop at JBA in its 2,000 mile road trip before it will be displayed and lit at the U.S. Capitol Building’s west lawn on Dec. 2. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

Tops in Blue Performs a Show Stopper
November 21, 2014 — Tops In Blue performed here Nov. 14, 2014, for Team Andrews service members and their families. The... MORE

A soundboard technician for the performance troop ,Tops In Blue, monitors the audio equipment during the groups performance at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 14, 2014. The group performed for a fully packed audience at the base theater. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua R. M. Dewberry)

Airmen Professional Enhancement Seminar
November 20, 2014 — MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Vance Kondon, 11th Wing command chief, speaks to a group of Airmen at the first Airmen Professional Enhancement Seminar at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 19, 2014. Kondon was one of many Team Andrews leaders and supervisors who mentored Airmen on how to have a successful Air Force career. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

Wounded Warrior sports program brings life back to wounded vets
November 14, 2014 — Approximately 35 wounded warriors gathered at Joint Base Andrews West Fitness Center, Nov. 13-16, to... MORE

U.S. Air Force Wounded Warriors gather at Joint Base Andrews West Fitness Center Nov. 13-16, to participate in the Air Force Adaptive Sports and Reconditioning Program. Approximately 35 wounded warriors participated in activities including volleyball, basketball, golf, rowing, archery, and music therapy. The program creates a different perspective on how the Airmen view their injuries and helps restore confidence in their abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jarrod Maidens/Released)

Veteran's History Day Celebration
November 10, 2014 — Veteran's History Day was celebrated at The Courses at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 7, 2014. This... MORE

Brig. Gen. Wilma Vaught (Ret.) speaks at The Courses at Jount Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 10, 2014. Vaught attended Veteran's History Day in celebration of women service members history serving in the U.S. military. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua r. M. Dewberry)

U.S. Honor Guard helps in fight to solve hunger
November 10, 2014 — The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, in partnership with the Capital Area Food Bank, began collecting... MORE

Members of the U.S, Air Force and Navy Honor Guards pose for a group photo Nov. 8, 2014, at the Capital Area Food Bank in Lorton, Va. Guardsmen from both military branches assembled 750 bags of donated food estimated to feed up to 2,800 people this Thanksgiving. (Courtesy photo/Michelle Kuzenko)

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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...