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316th Operations Group changes command
July 22, 2023 — Col. Matthew Shrull took command of the 316th Operations Group from Col. John Ross during a change of command ceremony July 14... MORE

316th Operations Group changes command
June 15, 2021 — The 316th Wing hosted the 316th Operations Group’s change of command at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 10, 2021... MORE

Col. John Ross, right, accepts command of the 316th Operations Group by taking the guidon from Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and installation commander, during a change of command ceremony, June 10, 2021, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Chief Master Sgt. Harold Kruger, 316th Operations Group superintendent, looks on. Organizational flags were developed with color arrangements and symbols unique to each particular unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Brosam)

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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...