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National Night Out at JBA
August 4, 2016 — The 11th Security Forces Group and Liberty Park hosted a 2016 National Night Out event at Liberty... MORE

Airman 1st Class Alvaro Munarriz, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department firefighter, assists a youth with a firefighting jacket during a National Night Out event held on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 2, 2016. The event had demonstrations from various units on base, including the 11th CES Fire Department and 11th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Gabrielle Spalding)

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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...