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113th Wing earns 2013 Intramural Softball Championship
August 15, 2013 — The final softball game of the season brought the best-of-the-best to West Fitness Center's field... MORE

Members of the 113th D.C. Air National Guard, “113th Wing”, showcase their trophies after winning the 2013 Intramural Slow-pitch Softball Championship game at Joint Base Andrews, Md., August 14, 2013. After playing about 20 regular season games and competing to make it into the top five from each division, the 113th D.C. Air National Guard team, 113th Wing, excelled throughout the playoffs to confront the unrelenting 811th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nesha Humes)

It’s not just The Chief’s Own, it’s your own
August 15, 2013 — Imagine walking through a beautiful patch of green grass on a warm summer day at Joint Base Andrews... MORE

Dormitory Council Always Looking for New Ideas
August 9, 2013 — When single Airmen leave technical training, they look forward to having their own living quarters... MORE

Mighty 99th celebrates 70 years of accident-free flight
August 9, 2013 — The 99th Airlift Squadron celebrated 70 years of accident free flight Aug. 2, 2013. The anniversary... MORE

Team Andrews support MFS Back-to-School Bash
August 9, 2013 — The days of endlessly playing with electronic devices and outdoor play until dusk are coming to a... MORE

Lidia Mason, Youth Center member and daughter of Maj. Johnnie Mason, 844 Communications Group deputy of plans and programs, learns to operate remote cars with FIRST Robotics at the Back-to-School Bash on Aug. 15, 2013, held at the Youth Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md. The Military and Family Support Center sponsored the event to encourage students to engage in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathemetics, STEM. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Ms. Amber J. Russell)

Hagel announces reduction in civilian furlough days
August 6, 2013 — Hundreds of thousands of Defense Department civilian employees who have had to take a weekly unpaid... MORE

Congratulations to Team Andrews newest Staff Sgt. Selects
August 6, 2013 — 844 CGELI CORDYADAM CROOK KYLEBRANDON GARTHWAITEBRIAN DAVID GEORGECASEY ALAN HOFFMANALLISON RAE... MORE

Only Got $20 in My Pocket
July 31, 2013 — The Andrews Attic provides an inexpensive alternative to active duty service members, E-5 and below,... MORE

Senior Airman Steele Britton, Air Force District of Washington Headquarters Staff, looks at a car seat for his son, along with other inventory available at the Andrews Attic at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 30, 2013. The Andrews Attic is open to active-duty service members, E-5 and below, and their dependents, and is open Tuesdays and Fridays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Out of the smoke, into the flame; Andrews firefighters train for danger
July 26, 2013 — Beads of sweat trickle from every fireman's brow. The air is heavy with smoke, ash and embers and... MORE

Airman 1st Class Jim Chavez, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, practices operating the water hose as part of his training here at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 24, 2013. Firemen train to be experts in each aspect of their job. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua R. M. Dewberry)

Stay connected with social media without sacrificing career
July 23, 2013 — Engaging in social media can be a positive experience that entertains, keeps people connected and... 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...