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Airmen of Note perform Jazz Heritage Series
March 4, 2019 — The U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note performed a Jazz Heritage Series concert with guest artist Christian McBride, double bassist, at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall, Feb. 22, 2019 in Alexandria, Va... MORE

The Airmen of Note, U.S. Air Force Band’s premier jazz ensemble, perform during the Jazz Heritage Series, Feb. 22, 2019 in Alexandria, Va. This performance in the series featured guest double bassist, Christian McBride, and was conducted by Col. Don Schofield, U.S. Air Force Band commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa D. Van Hook)

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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...