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Bundles for Babies helps parents prepare
May 7, 2014 — With a new baby, come new responsibilities. That in mind, the Andrews Military & Family Support... MORE

Staff Sgt. Alicia Kruger and husband, Matt Brown, complete a “What do babies need?” activity during a Bundles for Babies workshop at the Military & Family Support Center, May 2, 2014. Bundles for Babies addresses the role of new parents by providing guidance and information on nutrition, financial changes and safety concerns. Kruger is an 89th Communications Squadron system administrator who is expecting her first child. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Bahja J. Jones)

Airmen go above, beyond for "Bonehead"
May 6, 2014 — Two Joint Base Andrews Airmen teamed up to design and construct a memorial display case at Francis... MORE

Master Sgts. Phillip Allen and Matt Cagle, 744th Communication Squadron plans and program managers, look over design plans before constructing a memorial display case at Cagle’s home workshop in Clinton, Md., April 22, 2014. The case displays memorabilia of the school’s namesake, Capt. Francis T. Evans, Jr. and is located at the school just outside of Joint Base Andrews, Md. (U.S. Air Force photo/Aimee Fujikawa)

JBA's little hero
May 1, 2014 — One young Team Andrews member met a scary situation with bravery when his father collapsed at their... MORE

1st Lt. David Smith and Shelly Walker present a Hero Award to Käal Mocanu at the Military & Family Support Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 24. Käal, son of retired Master Sgt. Brandon Mocanu and Tech. Sgt. Amanda Mocanu, M&FSC readiness NCO in charge, received the award for his brave actions when his father collapsed in their home in February. Smith is the 11th Force Support Squadron section commander and Walker is an M&FSC community readiness consultant. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

LAW DAY on Joint Base Andrews, Every Vote Matters
April 30, 2014 — On the first day of May every year, Law Day is celebrated to focus on the principles of justice and... MORE

Making what's good, great; new mental health program at the 459th ARW
April 30, 2014 — A new program has been established at the 459th Air Refueling Wing, here. The Psychological Health... MORE

Julie Russell, psychological health director, chats with SrA Colin Hayes, medical technition at the 459th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, on the importance of psychological health, April 28, 2014. The Psychological Health Program is a new program at the wing and is geared toward helping Airmen and their families maximize psychological health, resilience, and wellbeing so they can overcome the challenges of life both in and out of the military. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Katie Spencer)

The Army in our midst
April 29, 2014 — Joint Base Andrews is best known as the home of Air Force 1 and for the mission of the 89th Airlift... MORE

Sgt. Nicole Kanyer serves a passenger in a United States Army Priority Air Transport training flight to Puerto Rico, March 12, 2014. Kanyers, a steward with USAPAT is responsible for servicing customers in-flight needs, preparing and serving meals. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aaron Stout)

Cool runnings
April 29, 2014 — As the sun ascents to warm the chill morning air, 171 pair of running shoes made their mark as... MORE

Joint Base Andrews Half Marathon participants take off running to start of the 13.1 mile race here April 26, 2014. The event represented every military branch in the National Capital Region including enlisted, officer and civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

SGLI premium adjustment effective July 1, 2014
April 29, 2014 — The Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program will adjust its monthly premium rate from 6.5 cents... MORE

Family Fest and Eggs & Bunnies Celebration
April 24, 2014 — The 11th Force Support Squadron hosted the Annual Family Fest and Bunnies and Eggs Celebration... MORE

The Paudler children eat candy from their Easter eggs during the Annual Family Fest and Eggs and Bunnies Celebration at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 19, 2014. More than 600 Team Andrews members attend the festival, and the celebration boasted numerous events including an Easter egg hunt, pictures with the Easter bunny, inflatable bounce houses, food, a “Kids Run” and more. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nichelle Anderson)

Team Andrews raises a glass to the Doolittle Raiders
April 24, 2014 — Team Andrews members gathered at the club here to honor the legacy of 80 men who, 72 years ago,... 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...