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Practice Really Does Make Perfect
November 9, 2016
U.S. Army Capt. John Peters, a current operations action officer with Joint Task Force Civil Support, finishes assembling an approach shoring in preparation to load vehicles on to a Boeing C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 2, 2016. Loading the vehicles on to the C-17 is part of a deployment readiness exercise held by JTF-CS. If practice makes perfect, then JTF-CS is ready to be called up with the right force, right response, and right expertise. (Official DOD photo by Ms. Tammy Cario)
CAP NCOA, drill, ceremony deemed success
November 9, 2016
Fifty-nine Civil Air Patrol cadets from over 15 squadrons across the commonwealth participated in Virginia Wing’s NCO Academy and Advanced Drill and Ceremonies School held at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., on Oct. 14 through Oct., 16, 2016.(Courtesy photo)
Soldiers learn tactical skills through training
November 9, 2016
U.S. Army Pfc. Cody Haupt, 1098th Transportation Company, 11th Trans. Battalion, 7th Trans. Brigade (Expeditionary) watercraft engineer, provides security during a training exercise at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 3, 2016. The exercise focused on strengthening the communication between Haupt’s platoon members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert)
Munitions Airmen ensure combat airpower success
November 8, 2016
Hills surround buildings holding ammunition in ‘ammo country’ at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Oct. 21, 2016. The large mounds lighten the impact of the surrounding area in case of an inadvertent explosion of the stored munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)
Veterans; America’s true melting pot
November 8, 2016
C.D. Studyvin salutes the U.S. flag during a Memorial Day ceremony May 26, 2014, at the El Paso Cemetery in Derby, Kan. The ceremony was conducted by members of the local American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars organizations and paid tribute to military members who gave their lives in service to the United States. Studyvin is a Veteran of both World War II and the Korean War. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Zach Anderson)
JBLE memorializes former MWR director
November 8, 2016
Retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. David Whaley, Eustis Civil Leaders Association co-chair, William J. Franssen Sr.’s three children and U.S. Air Force Col. Caroline Miller, 633rd Air Base Wing commander, unveil a memorial for Franssen during a ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 8, 2016. The ceremony included guest speakers who worked with Franssen on Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)
Engineers take part in readiness challenge
November 2, 2016
Members of the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron participate at an electrical power production station during a Prime Base Engineering Emergency Force training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Oct. 25, 2016. At this station, which was one of 12, they punched out and reeved nylon purchase tape through a tape connector. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle)
633rd FSS spices up food services
November 2, 2016
D.C. Campbell, Air Combat Command senior systems analyst, takes advantage of the lunch buffet at the Langley Club at Langley Air Force Base, Va., July 9, 2013. Joint Base Langley-Eustis clubs provide Service members and their families the chance to seize the summer by offering themed events and non-military event hosting. (U.S. Air Force photo by R. Alex Durbin/Released)
Scholarship program provides assistance to military children
November 2, 2016
Beginning Dec. 13, 2016 college-aged military children can drop-off applications at their local commissary for the Defense Commissary Agency’s Scholarships for Military Children Program. The program offers $2,000 grants to military children enrolled or planning to enroll full-time at a community college, four-year college or university. (U. S. Air Force photo by Beverly Joyner)
Self-help carries 2,500 line items for repair needs
November 2, 2016
Bobby Coleman, Contractor Operated Civil Engineer Supply Store branch manager, assists SSgt. Owen, 633d Civil Engineering Squadron water and fuel systems craftsman, find materials at the self-help store at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Oct. 17, 2016. Facility managers, who need materials and tools for minor office and building repair, can use the self-help store and receive discounted prices and can avoid losing valuable time driving off-base to hardware stores. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Todd)