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Winnin’ Like a Griffin Senior Airman Christie recognized for mission impact and leadership excellence
May 12, 2026 — U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sashakay T. Christie, an engineering assistant supervisor assigned to the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron, was recognized for “Winnin’ Like a Griffin,” May 11, 2026... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sashakay T. Christe, an engineering assistant supervisor assigned to the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron, displays a commander's coin during a “Winnin’ Like a Griffin”

Winnin’ Like a Griffin: Airman 1st Class Natalie Martinez
April 1, 2026 — Joint Base Andrews leadership visited the Andrews Regional Command Post in support of the March “Winnin’ Like a Griffin” recognition at Andrews, Maryland, March 18, 2026. U.S. Air Force Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, coined U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Natalie Martinez, C2 Operations Controller, for outstanding initiative, performance, and her contributions towards additional critical roles. While excelling in her primary role, Natalie’s work ethic led her to mission essential duties well beyond the scope of her rank as an A1C, exemplifying what it means to be “winnin’ like a griffin.” ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Natalie Martinez, demonstrates how to execute a task.

Mario Johnson awarded November’s Winnin’ Like A Griffin
January 27, 2026 — Mario Johnson, a legal assistant with the U.S. Air Force 316th Wing Office of the Staff Judge... MORE

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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...