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Air Force announces FY11 additional force management measures
February 3, 2011 — Air Force leaders announced involuntary force management programs Feb. 2 to reduce personnel as a... MORE

Upcoming workshop aims to train veterans to run for public office
February 2, 2011 — Are you currently serving in a branch of the U.S. armed forces or a veteran and looking toward your... MORE

Security Forces augmentees: Helping keep Joint Base Andrews safe
January 26, 2011 — What comes to mind when you hear someone is a security forces augmentee? Some might think that... MORE

Water main break closes base
January 26, 2011 — At approximately 4 a.m. Jan. 24, on the 9200 block of E. Hampton Dr. in Capitol Heights, Md., a... MORE

Boil Water Public Notice
January 25, 2011 — A 54-inch water main broke in the 9200 block of E. Hampton Drive in Capitol Heights. The break of... MORE

JBA captains assist Senegal AF with night ops, establish template for standard operating procedures
January 13, 2011 — Imagine flying through the air in a helicopter to complete a highly classified mission. As dusk... MORE

A UH-1N Huey helicopter belonging to the 1st Helicopter Squadron departs for a mission at Joint Base Andrew, Md. June 24, 2010. The 1 HS is responsible for alert contingency response for the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melissa V. Brownstein)

201 AS crew conducts training during Congress’ recess
January 11, 2011 — Joint Base Andrews, Md. -- The 201st Airlift Squadron conducted an Off Station Training mission with... MORE

Staff. Sgt Ebon Mitchell, 113th Wing maintenance group, District of Columbia Air National Guard, attaches F-16 body panels that is currently in its 300 hour phase inspection Jan. 8, 2011 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Dennis Young)

A commander's call of a different color
November 4, 2010 — When you hear you're having a commander's call, what comes to mind? Some might think of the loud... MORE

Members of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard drill team perform a complex
maneuver during the 11th Wing commander's call on the Joint Base Andrews, Md.,
flightline Nov. 2. The commander's call highlighted the unique assets of
the 11 WG through demonstrations by the 1st Helicopter Squadron, the Air Force Honor Guard, and the Air Force Band. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melissa Brownstein)

CMSAF visits Andrews, discusses Air Force issues
November 3, 2010 — More than 900 Airmen from Joint Base Andrews gathered to hear the Air Force perspective from the... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy takes a question from Master
Sgt. Eric Marsh, 11th Security Forces Squadron assistant flight chief, during an
enlisted call at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 1. Chief Roy discussed a number
of issues facing the Air Force including joint readiness, deliberate development
and building resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher A.
Marasky)

Airman's Attic begins renovations to match appearance with its quality service
October 28, 2010 — The Airmen's Attic, located on Brookley Avenue, is slated to implement changes in their... 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...