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NCO to officer: Former NCO’s passion for food leads him down serendipitous path toward commission
November 20, 2025
U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Dustyn N. Neese, 316th Force Support Squadron sustainment flight commander, poses in front of the Joint Base Andrews Tactical Fitness Center at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Aug. 6, 2025. Neese, who enlisted in 2009 and served as a targeting analyst before earning a commission in 2024, oversees both fitness centers on base as well as the dining facility, lodging and mail center.

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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...