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Earth Day at JBA
April 22, 2013 — Many Joint Base Andrews personnel are participating in events for Earth Day, which is observed April... MORE

Joint Base Andrews personnel are ramping up for Earth Day, which is observed April 22. A 2005 report conducted by Green Facts concluded that forests are being reduced globally by 60,000 square kilometers or about 3 to 6 billion trees every year. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Staff Sgt. Brittany E. Jones)

PHOTO STORY: Runnin' runnin' and runnin' runnin'
April 22, 2013 — A child of a half marathon participant holds a sign near the finish line April 13, 2013 at Joint... MORE

A child of a half marathon participant holds a sign near the finish line April 13, 2013 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The child's mother was participating in her first half marathon. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brittany E. Jones)

K-9 stands out as top dog
April 22, 2013 — Staff Sgt. Samantha Navarrete, 11th Security Support Flight military working dog handler presents a... MORE

Staff Sgt. Samantha Navarrete, 11th Security Support Flight military working dog handler presents a 2012 K9 Medal for Exceptional Service to her dog Besy during a ceremony April 19, 2013 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Besy was one of only two honored in 2012 for demonstrating exceptional acts in the War on Terror. This is the first time an Air Force team has received this award. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nesha Humes)

For honor and prevention
April 19, 2013 — Pinwheels spin in the wind for Child Abuse Prevention month, while the flag flies at half-staff in... MORE

Pinwheels spin in the wind for Child Abuse Prevention month, while the flag flies at half-staff in honor of the victims of the Boston Marathon terrorist attack April 19, 2013, in front of the William A. Jones III building on Joint Base Andrews, MD. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Perry Aston)

Month of Military Child celebrated at 2013 Family Fest Rodeo
April 18, 2013 — Team Andrews Youth Center, Chapel and Liberty Park members will host the 2013 Annual Family Fest... MORE

Andrews staff sergeant has long run ahead
April 18, 2013 — It's a cool spring afternoon on Joint Base Andrews as he regulates his breath because he has been... MORE

Staff Sgt. David Nicholson, 779th Aerospace Medical Squadron NCO in charge of presidential support, runs during his lunch hour April 8, 2013 at Joint Base Andrews, Md., to prepare for the upcoming JBA Half Marathon. Nicholson said he knew running would always be part of his life when he crossed the finish line during his first half marathon in Seoul, South Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brittany E.Jones)

Special duty attracts Airmen
April 17, 2013 — The Air Education and Training Command Special Duty Recruitment Team held a career day at the... MORE

Airman 1st Class Devid Wawo, 779th Medical Group medical logistician, speaks with a representative of HUMINT Program Strategic Debrief about career opportunities here on April 16. (Photo released Airman 1st Class Joshua R. M. Dewberry)

Personal identifiable information requires protection
April 17, 2013 — Have you Googled yourself lately just to see how much of your information is available to the world?... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- The Bureau of Justice Website says that in 2010, seven percent of households in the United States (about 8.6 million households) had at least one member age 12 or older who experienced one or more types of identity theft victimization. (U.S. Air Force graphic illustration by William Parks.)

Riding in the danger zone
April 16, 2013 — There is nothing more liberating for a motorcycle rider than the feel of being completely... MORE

CMSAF Cody visits JBA Airmen
April 16, 2013 — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody visited Airmen here April 12 to discuss his vision for... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody speaks to junior enlisted Airmen during an Airman's call April 12, 2013 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Cody discussed Air Force issues including tuition assistance and the current fiscal environment. (U.S. Air Force
photo/Airman 1st Class Erin O'Shea)

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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...