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JBA community holds inaugural State of the Base
April 18, 2022
Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and installation commander, left, meets with U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen, from Maryland, during the Joint Base Andrews State of the Base at the Club at Andrews at Joint Base Andrews, Md, April 12, 2022.

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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...