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JBA Military Appriciation Night is a home run
July 24, 2017 — The Joint Base Andrews Honor Guard takes the field to display the colors during Joint Base Andrews... MORE

The Joint Base Andrews Honor Guard takes the field to display the colors during Joint Base Andrews Military Appreciation Night hosted by the Bowie Baysox at Prince George’s Stadium, in Bowie, Md., July 21, 2017. Several military members participated in opening ceremonies including the presenting of the colors, singing the national anthem, and throwing out the ceremonial first pitch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

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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...