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USAF Band inspires local middle school on 9/11
September 12, 2013 — The universal language of music can have the power to lift spirits and unite mankind. On the... MORE

Master Sgt. Shani Prewitt performs for an auditorium of students at Stuart-Hobson Middle School, Washington, D.C., Sept. 11, 2013. Max Impact, the premier rock band of the United States Air Force, performed at the school as a part of the Advancing Innovation through Music program. Prewitt is the NCO in charge and vocalist with Max Impact, the United States Air Force Band. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aaron Stout)

Official notes progress in suicide prevention effort
September 9, 2013 — Making sure people know where to turn for help during a time of crisis is the continuing goal of the... MORE

89th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander
September 6, 2013 — The home of Air Force One has a new commander.Colonel David L. Almand took command of the 89th... MORE

Col. David L. Almand, right, assumes command of the 89th Airlift Wing from Lt. Gen. Darren W. McDew at the 89th Airlift Wing Change of Command on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 6, 2013. McDew, the commander of the 18th Air Force presided of the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aaron Stout)

Responsibilities of a base housing resident
September 5, 2013 — The appeal of being able to avoid rush hour traffic in exchange for a quick daily commute is an... MORE

Same-sex spouses can get ID cards Sept. 3
September 3, 2013 — Same-sex spouses of Air Force military members, eligible civilian employees and military retirees... MORE

Imagine Andrews begins anew in 2013
August 20, 2013 — Sporting Imagine Andrews Public Charter School uniforms, young children from kindergarten to sixth... MORE

Fatima Bynum and her sixth grade daughter unite after Nikala's first day of school at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Imagine Andrews Public Charter School on Aug. 19, 2013. This is the first year sixth graders attend IAPCS. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Ms. Amber J. Russell)

Drivers Take Heed - New Barrier Light Sequence in effect
July 8, 2013 — The Team Andrews community is reminded the new vehicle barrier lighting sequence will take effect... MORE

Andrews powered by innovation
June 11, 2013 — Team Andrews members from the 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron answered the call to innovate as the... MORE

Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Larry Spencer speaks with Airmen from the 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron on Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 6, 2013. Spencer coined four Airmen who collaborated on an idea to save the Air Force money. The Airmen found less expensive leases for distinguished visitor transport vehicles, which will save more than $10,000 per year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin O’Shea)

Weather the Weather Whatever the Weather
June 6, 2013 — As summer arrives in the National Capitol Region, many Team Andrews members are busy planning trips... MORE

Hagel announces fewer furlough days for DOD employees
May 17, 2013 — After weeks of review, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has concluded budget cuts will require most of... MORE

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced May 14, 2013, that he has signed a memorandum directing defense managers to prepare to furlough most Defense Department civilian employees for up to 11 days between July 8 and the Sept. 30, the end of the fiscal year. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Robin Meredith)

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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...