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Retirees attend Appreciation Day
October 31, 2016 — Anthony Floyd, Air Force retiree, has his teeth examined during Retiree Appreciation Day on Joint... MORE

Anthony Floyd, Air Force retiree, has his teeth examined during Retiree Appreciation Day on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 29, 2016. The event included a health fair and flu shots, and also gave information on Tricare, recreation activities, and more. (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...