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1st Helicopter Squadron brings historic Huey to Berliner Helicopter Day
February 26, 2026 — U.S. Airmen assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, supported “The Berliner Helicopter: America’s Forgotten Helicopter” event at the College Park Aviation Museum, Feb. 21, 2026... MORE

Service members looks out from helicopter

Ruff Riders; MWD, 1st HS conduct aerial training
December 3, 2025 — U.S. Airmen and military working dogs assigned to the 316th Security Support Squadron MWD flight participate in an aircraft familiarization training with the 1st Helicopter Squadron at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Nov. 12, 2025. The training helped the K9 handlers build the MWD’s confidence with aircraft operations... MORE

MH-139 Grey Wolf visits Joint Base Andrews
April 3, 2023 — The MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopter arrived at JBA, March 28, 2023. It is slated to provide emergency security response for nuclear security missions within Air Force Global Strike Command and contingency response and airlift to the Air Force District of Washington... MORE

An MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopter lands at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 28, 2023.

1st Helicopter Squadron welcomes new chiropractic clinic
January 6, 2023 — The 1st Helicopter Squadron hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome a new chiropractic clinic being embedded into their squadron at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Jan. 4, 2023... MORE

Col. Todd Randolph, right, 316th Wing and installation commander, cuts a ribbon with Dr. Thomas Bui, Human Performance Flight chiropractor, for the grand opening of a new chiropractic clinic at the 1st Helicopter Squadron at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 4, 2023.

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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...