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Air Force Thunderbirds coming to JBA Air Show
September 8, 2017 — The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are scheduled to perform in the upcoming Joint Base Andrews Air Show, Sept. 15-17. Flying six F-16 Fighting Falcons, the team performs precise aerial maneuvers demonstrating the capabilities of Air Force high performance aircraft to people throughout the world... MORE

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform during the rehearsal day prior to the 2015 Andrews Air Show at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 18, 2015. The Thunderbirds will be the headlining performers for the 2015 AAS on Sept. 19, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

Rock Solid Warrior: Nataja Briggs
August 29, 2017 — SOUTHWEST ASIA -- This week’s Rock Solid Warrior is Staff Sgt. Nataja Briggs, the knowledge... MORE

This week’s Rock Solid Warrior is Staff Sgt. Nataja Briggs, the knowledge operations NCOIC with the 386th Expeditionary Communications Squadron, deployed from Joint Base Andrews, Md. The Rock Solid Warrior program is a way to recognize and spotlight the Airmen of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing for their positive impact and commitment to the mission.

NCR home to USSSA Military World Series champions
August 23, 2017 — Approximately 20 women from various U.S. Military branches and dependents from the National Capital... MORE

A U.S. Special Sports Association Military World Series ring rests in a glove on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 23, 2017. Approximately 20 women from the National Capital Region who make up the Lady Not Forgotten softball team brought back the winning title from the tournament held every year in August in Augusta, Ga., Aug. 14.

Sunshine, swim and safety with JBA youth
August 14, 2017 — Swimming is enjoyed by many children during hot summer days. For parents, water safety is... MORE

Maj. Jennifer Stewart, 11th Force Support Squadron operations officer, speaks to swim safety camp attendees.

Exercise preps JBA for Air Show
August 14, 2017 — A major accident response exercise was conducted Aug. 10 and 11, in preparation for the upcoming... MORE

11 Medical Group warfighter eye center restores vision with cataract surgery
July 21, 2017 — August is National Cataract Awareness Month. The Warfighter Eye Center at the 11th Medical Group... MORE

811 OG passes the guidon
July 10, 2017 — Members of the Joint Base Andrews Base Honor Guard display the colors during the 811th Operations... MORE

Members of the Joint Base Andrews Base Honor Guard display the colors during the 811th Operations Group change of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 7, 2017. Col. Scott A. Grundahl relieved Col. Fred C. Koegler III as commander of the 811th OG. The group consists of the 811th Operations Support Squadron and the 1st Helicopter Squadron both of which provide the National Capital Region with continuous rotary-wing contingency response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Hurd)

CMSAF Speaks at ALS Graduation
May 17, 2017 — Graduates from the Joint Base Andrews Chief Master Sergeant Donald L. Harlow Airman Leadership... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright poses for a photo with Airmen during an Airman Leadership School graduation at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 11, 2017. Wright described how supervisors must exemplify the standards of work ethic, character, fitness, and resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding)

Proving patriotism
May 15, 2017 — As a kid growing up in southern California, Jose “Angel” Velazquez dreamed of joining the military,... MORE

Airman 1st Class Jose Velazquez, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard firing party member, stands in an Air Force ceremonial uniform at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., April 15, 2017. Velazquez came to America from Mexico at a young age and dreamed of joining the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)

JBA Airmen give back to community
May 5, 2017 — More than 20 Airmen from the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron stationed at Joint Base Andrews volunteered in a Christmas in April Prince George’s County event in College Park, Maryland, April 29... MORE

Senior Airman Johnneil Rojas, left, and Senior Airman Lalynn Antell, right, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron engineering assistants, lay linoleum tiles at a house in College Park, Md., April 29, 2017 More than 20 Joint Base Andrews 11th CES Airmen partook in the 2017 Christmas in April Prince George’s County, an annual volunteer program that repairs the homes of low-income or physically challenged senior citizens in one day. The renovations included electrical, plumbing and structural repairs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)

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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...