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‘Mission Strong’ summit unites leaders to strengthen Maryland’s military community
August 12, 2025 — The Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families held a “Mission Strong” summit at Andrews Aug. 8, 2025, to bring together military leaders, state officials, and community partners to focus on enhancing the support network for service members, veterans, and their families... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, and Edward C. Rothstein, Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families secretary, participate in the "Mission Strong” summit Aug. 8, 2025, at the Gen. Jacob E. Smart Conference Center at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Both leaders emphasized the central role that military families play in the strength and readiness of the armed forces.

Military Families Program gives back to JBA community
August 18, 2021 — The Military Families Program and Veteran Success Resource Group partnered with Joint Base Andrews to host a Military Market and Enlisted Service Celebration at the Community Commons here, Aug. 11... MORE

Airmen collect diaper kits, school supplies, and hygiene items at the Community Commons on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 11, 2021.

Home schooling semester begins on base
February 1, 2017 — Andrews Home Educators is slated to begin its second semester at JBA’s Youth Center, Feb. 2, 2017. AHE is a base cooperative support group set up for families of active duty members, retirees and DoD employees who desire to have their children educated at home... MORE

Mannequin heads sit atop a counter in the art room at the Youth Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 31, 2017. The room is used by students enrolled in the Andrews Home Educators art class. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe Yanik)

Imagine Andrews to launch enrollment lottery
November 18, 2016 — Imagine Andrews Public Charter School is scheduled to hold a lottery for military families to enroll their children for the 2017 school year... MORE

Imagine Andrews Public Charter School is scheduled to hold a lottery for military families to enroll their children for the 2017 school year.

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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...