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Are you ready for Tick Season?
June 7, 2017
There are five common types of ticks in the state of Virginia that have the possibility to host many different diseases. Residents should be aware of the types of ticks there are in the area and what diseases they carry, in case of falling ill and knowing the symptoms. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)
DENTAC Soldier makes All-Army soccer team
June 7, 2017
U.S. Army Spc. Christian Arias Fernandez, Dental Activity dental specialist, practices soccer techniques during the All-Army Soccer Team camp at Fort Benning, Ga., April 2017. Most All-Army team applicants had prior experience on higher level teams, such as pro- and semi-professional leagues, Armed Forces teams or Division I, II, or III teams. (Courtesy photo)
Think before you type: Say 'no' to online harassment
June 7, 2017
Although social media accounts are personal, service members should note all social media posts are considered “on the record.” Without time to “think it through”, users risk hurting their career and others with defamatory comments or by overstepping their boundaries when sending private messages. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Staff Areca T. Bell)
Taking care of community: JBLE takes action annually at Clean the Bay Day
June 7, 2017
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dongpyo Yi, 733rd Logistics Readiness Squadron customer service supervisor, gathers trash during the 29th annual Clean the Bay Day at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., June 3, 2017. The volunteer’s efforts affect the Chesapeake Bay, part of which falls along Langley Air Force Base, Va.’s, shoreline, and is one of America’s largest seafood suppliers, according to the National Park Service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Derek Seifert)
Airmen, Soldiers learn importance of joint warfighter
June 6, 2017
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Adam Arafat, 128th Aviation Brigade instructor, shows U.S. Air Force Airman Tyler Barlow, 633rd Force Support Squadron force management apprentice, the inner-workings of a an AH-64 Apache helicopter during a tour at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. June 2, 2017. The tour offered Airmen, assigned to the 633rd FSS, a chance to see what life is like as a 128th Avn. Bde. Advanced Individual Training student. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)
Raptors attend Military National Basketball Tournament
June 6, 2017
Trophies and a medal won by the Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Men’s Varsity basketball team, the “Raptors,” is displayed in the Shellbank Fitness Center at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., June 6, 2017. The Raptors finished the season with eight regular season wins, two third place wins and one first place tournament finish. (Courtesy Photo)
Hospital volunteers serve, fill in the gaps
May 31, 2017
U.S. Air Force Hospital Langley volunteer Mary Rehak, wife of retired U.S. Air Force Capt. Robert Rehak, hospital volunteer, delivers prescription medication to a beneficiary at the satellite pharmacy at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., May 22, 2017. Mary and Robert are part of a team of seven retired hospital volunteer couples, and both volunteer at the pharmacy two days a week. (U.S. Air Force photo/Beverly Joyner)
Oh, deer: JBLE environmental ensures wildlife aids mission
May 31, 2017
The 733rd Civil Engineer Division environmental element at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., ensures mission success by managing natural resources to provide adequate land on which U.S. Army Soldier’s train. The deer population is an example of wildlife managed on JBLE. Overpopulation risks depletion of the understory of the forest, which could impact Soldiers land navigation training or other mission-related activities. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)
Fitness for the fallen
May 31, 2017
U.S. service members and their families begin a 1-mile run during a Memorial Day Murph and Pararescue Workout event at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., May 29, 2017. The event included a variety of exercises and aimed to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Areca T. Bell)
Hurricane season: Don't be scared, be prepared
May 31, 2017
Hurricane season is from June 1 to Nov. 30, but can occur earlier or later than projected. Members are encouraged to build an emergency kit and have a plan to prepare for possible emergency situations.