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Play ball: 1st HS flies over Baltimore Orioles’ opening day
March 30, 2026 — Two UH-1N Hueys, assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron, fly over the Baltimore Orioles versus the Minnesota Twins opening game at Oriole Park, Camden Yards, Maryland, March 26, 2026. The event showcased the planning and teamwork between the 1st HS and game officials to synchronize the flyover with the pregame ceremony... MORE

Two UH-1N Hueys, assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron, fly over the Baltimore Orioles versus the Minnesota Twins opening game at Oriole Park, Camden Yards, Maryland, March 26, 2026. The event showcased the planning and teamwork between the 1st HS and game officials to synchronize the flyover with the pregame ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens)

New honorary commanders strengthen ties at Joint Base Andrews
February 26, 2025 — Four civic leaders from across the National Capital Region were inducted as honorary commanders during a ceremony held at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 20, 2025. The event, hosted by U.S. Air Force Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, formally recognized new and existing members of the Joint Base Andrews Honorary Commanders Program, which fosters relationships between military and community leaders... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, delivers remarks during the Honorary Commander Ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 20, 2025. Oh emphasized the importance of collaboration between the military and the community to enhance mutual understanding and support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gianluca Ciccopiedi)

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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...