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The unbreakable bond: Remembering Military Working Dog Crock
March 15, 2024 — The 316th Security Support Squadron, joined by base leadership and community members Monday, honored the life and service of Military Working Dog Crock, who passed on March 4 from medical complications after five years of honorable service to the U.S. Air Force... MORE

Four honor guard members in uniform hold flags in front of a crowd.

Honoring Ajola
January 10, 2023 — Senior Airman Jordan Arredondo walks into the dog kennels at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, hearing all the dogs barking, but one stands out to his ears. This bark was unique and extra raspy but just as loud as the others... MORE

Jordan, Shawn and Ajola pose for a picture. (Courtesy photo)

MWD team attends training, furthers capabilities
April 8, 2022 — The 316th Security Support Squadron’s military working dog section attended an interagency training to enhance Joint Base Andrews’ MWD explosive detection capabilities at Thomas A. Edison High School in Alexandria, VA., Apr. 6, 2022. Security forces Airmen had the opportunity to train on 12 different types of explosive components... MORE

Senior Airman Alistair Dela Cruz, 316th Security Support Squadron military working dog handler, pets MWD Fill prior to the Multi-Agency K-9 Explosive Training Event at Thomas A. Edison High School in Alexandria, Va., Apr. 6, 2022. Handlers attend this training quarterly and the 316th SSPTS tries to send MWD teams who have never attended in the past. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Spencer Slocum)

316th MDG learns about casualty care for military working dogs
December 7, 2020 — Members from the 316th Medical Group participated in an annual Canine Tactical Combat Casualty Care Course, a training course for teaching medical professionals how to aid wounded MWDs in deployed conditions, at Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 12, 2020. Intended for service members from all military branches, the course aims to share knowledge about how to quickly aid MWDs during emergency situations in deployed environments... MORE

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Catherine Vodel (left), Marine Helicopter Squadron One military working dog handler, and U.S. Army Capt. Carli Williams (right), course instructor and veterinarian at Ft. Belvoir, Va., pet Ory, military working dog, during an annual Canine Tactical Combat Casualty Care Course at Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 12, 2020.

K9 Chronicles
April 1, 2019 — K9 Chronicles... MORE

Senior Airman Nathan White, 11th Security Support Squadron military working dog handler, and his dog, Toro, pose for a photo on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 28, 2019. White and Toro often patrol the base and sweep areas for potential threats to JBA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Noah Sudolcan)

K-9 competitors honor National Police Week
May 18, 2018 — To honor law enforcement members during National Police Week, the 11th Security Support Squadron here hosted a K-9 competition May 14-15. ... MORE

JBA honors defenders during National Police Week
May 19, 2017 — Joint Base Andrews honored past and present law enforcement personnel during National Police Week,... MORE

11th Security Forces Group members light candles during the 29th Annual Candlelight Vigil in Washington, D.C., May 13, 2017. This was one of the National Police Week events held to bring together law enforcement from around the world and honor past and present police officers and security forces members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

MWD retires after 10 years
March 10, 2017 — Base members attend Teo’s, 11th Security Support Squadron military working dog, retirement ceremony... MORE

Base members attend Teo’s, 11th Security Support Squadron military working dog, retirement ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 9, 2017. The 11 year-old German Shepard served 10 years as an Air Force explosive detection dog. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

National Night Out at JBA
August 4, 2016 — The 11th Security Forces Group and Liberty Park hosted a 2016 National Night Out event at Liberty... MORE

Airman 1st Class Alvaro Munarriz, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department firefighter, assists a youth with a firefighting jacket during a National Night Out event held on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 2, 2016. The event had demonstrations from various units on base, including the 11th CES Fire Department and 11th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Gabrielle Spalding)

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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...