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NEW HOURS FOR SATELLITE PHARMACY
November 6, 2013 — Effective Nov. 1, the Joint Base Andrews Satellite Pharmacy has new hours, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday... MORE

Affordable Care Act will impact federal civilian employees
September 30, 2013 — Starting in January, all individuals must maintain minimum health care coverage for themselves and... MORE

AF announces PT test enhancements to start Oct. 1
August 28, 2013 — Air Force senior leadership announced enhancements to the Air Force's Physical Fitness Assessment... MORE

"Fit for Freedom" Fitness poster, high resolution file available upon request. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Adamarie Lewis-Paige, photo by Abner Guzman)

Airmen asked to participate in DOD anti-tobacco video competition
August 28, 2013 — by Air Force Surgeon General Public AffairsThe Department of Defense, Health Affairs, has recently... MORE

The Department of Defense (DoD), Health Affairs, has recently announced a new tobacco countermarketing video competition aimed to target the message of tobacco being an enemy of our military as it degrades their health, fitness, mission readiness and work productivity. The competition entitled, "Fight the Enemy", will run from now until Oct. 15 and is open to all DoD service members, families and DoD civilians to submit their best video entry with winners being announced in mid-November. (DoD Graphic)

Parking relocated at Malcolm Grow
August 28, 2013 — Patient parking will relocate to the south side of the Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery... MORE

The Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center Family Health and Pediatric Clinics are relocating into temporary medical buildings located at the corner of West Perimeter and Boston Roads starting Sept. 3, 2013. Patient parking is available near the temporary medical buildings facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tammie Moore)

Malcolm Grow goes 'under the knife'
August 22, 2013 — The Family Health and Pediatric Clinics will relocate to the Temporary Medical Buildings on the... MORE

The Family Health and Pediatric Clinics will relocate to the Temporary Medical Buildings on the south end of the Malcolm Grow Medical Clinic and Surgery Center campus Sept. 3, 2013, as Phase 1 of the military construction project begins at Joint Base Andrews, Md. These modular trailers are located near the intersection of West Perimeter and Boston Roads. The Family Health and Pediatric Clinics are expected to operate in the Temporary Medical Buildings well into 2015. (Courtesy illustration)

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)

Base Pool opens in time for 4th of July fun
July 3, 2013 — With the weather heating up and the sun shining on Joint Base Andrews, base residents look for ways... MORE

Wounded Warriors adapt, overcome at Andrews sports camp
June 26, 2013 — More than 30 Air Force Wounded Warriors gathered at the West Fitness Center on June 26, to kick off... MORE

Staff Sgt. Alexander Tonic, from the 32nd Intelligence Squadronat Fort Meade, Md., draws back a compound bow at the archery range at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 26, 2013. Tonic is a participant in an Air Force Wounded Warriors Adaptive Sports Camp, a program designed to help Air Force warriors get back in the game of life through physical activity. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aaron Stout)

Summertime - Inspires fun, requires safety
June 11, 2013 — Once again the earth has made its path around the sun, bringing us to longer days and shorter... 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...