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Military working dogs support JBA DV's
December 9, 2016 — Staff Sgt. Derek Scrivener, 11th Security Support Squadron military working dog handler, sits for a... MORE

Staff Sgt. Derek Scrivener, 11th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, sits for a photo while waiting to complete a practice sweep with MWD Lenox the passenger terminal on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 8, 2016. MWD’s work as force multipliers, using their senses in low-visibility situations to acknowledge things a handler might not see. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration 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...