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Budget issues 'no sweat' for Andrews Fitness Center
May 16, 2013 — While they may not be repairing fighter jets with shoestrings and chewing gum, Airmen across the... MORE

Runners 'beat feet' at Andrews
April 23, 2013 — A rhythmic roar composed of 194 pairs of running shoes broke the silence of the spring morning here... MORE

Participants of the Inaugural Joint Base Andrews Half Marathon are awarded with medals as they cross the finish line April 20, 2013. The first place runner was Brenda Shrank who finished with a time of one hour, 24 minutes and nine seconds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brittany E. Jones)

Get Fit at the WFC - 24/7
March 14, 2013 — Getting fit-to-fight at Team Andrews just became more convenient. As part of an Air Force Services... MORE

New Air Force "Better Foods. Better Bodies." healthy-eating campaign pilots at three bases
March 12, 2013 — The Office of the Air Force Surgeon General and Air Force Medical Operations Agency (AFMOA) Health... MORE

The Office of the Air Force Surgeon General and Air Force Medical Operations Agency (AFMOA) Health Promotion office launched a pilot campaign recently focused on motivating Airmen and their families to eat healthier. The campaign – which adopted the tagline “Better Foods. Better Bodies.” – aims to raise awareness of healthy food options, increase knowledge of good nutritional choices and motivate Airmen and their families to eat better, both on and off base. (Graphic by Steve Thompson)

Health Consumer's Advisory Council to meet March 14
February 5, 2013 — The 779th Medical Group Commander, Col. Rudolph Cachuela, will host a Health Consumer's Advisory... MORE

779th Medical Group announces changes to operating hours for Feb. 14
February 4, 2013 — In order to provide the best level of care possible, the 779th Medical Group conducts training days... MORE

Get fit at the WFC Tactical - 24/7
January 30, 2013 — Getting fit-to-fight at Team Andrews just became more convenient. As part of an Air Force Services... MORE

It's Not Too Late to Vaccinate: Flu Season in Full Swing
January 15, 2013 — Flu activity is rising in the U.S., with most of the country now experiencing high levels of... MORE

Andrews offers free flu vaccine
August 29, 2012 — Team Andrews members ages 18 and older, to include all DoD and Tricare beneficiaries, can receive a... MORE

Baysox honors Andrews service members, local heroes
July 24, 2012 — Baseball, hotdogs and fireworks were the order of the evening as Team Andrews members enjoyed... MORE

Senior Airman Marquis Smith, Petty Officer First Class Jamie Zhunepluas, and Army Staff Sgt. Neil Percifull throw the first pitches July 20, 2012 at the Bowie Baysox stadium
in Bowie, Md. The Baysox celebrated Andrews Night and Heroes Night where Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines from Joint Base Andrews as well as Police, firefighters and first responders from the community were honored throughout the game. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Perry Aston)

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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...