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AF bands inspire, captivate worldwide audience
October 17, 2016
Capt. Rafael Toro-Quinones, commander and conductor of the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., directs the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band to play “There’s No Business Like Show Business” during a USAF HOAB 75th Anniversary Band Concert at the Ferguson Center for the Arts in Newport News, Va., Oct. 1, 2016. Toro-Quinones was the former USAF HOAB conductor from 2009 to 20011. The USAF HOAB was one of the original Army Air Corps bands, created by order of the Secretary of War on October 1, 1941 and assigned to Barksdale Field, Louisiana. In June 1946, after being assigned to Brooks Field, Texas, the band arrived at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, its current home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson)
JBLE prepares for Hurricane Matthew
October 12, 2016
An U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor takes off from the runway at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Oct. 5, 2016. Approximately 40 aircraft and 100 personnel from the 1st and 192nd Fighter Wing evacuated the installation due to projected tidal surges and potential flooding as a result of Hurricane Matthew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. J.D. Strong II)
440th SCOS supports maintainers worldwide
October 12, 2016
Airmen cheer and trade high-fives as team members are recognized during the 440th Supply Chain Operations Squadron Equipment Transformation graduation at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Oct. 6, 2016. More than 100 Airmen were awarded diplomas after logging over 2,000 training hours to improve processes and better serve maintainers at U.S. Air Force bases worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Danny Mangosing)
Command Chief stresses family values across JBLE
October 12, 2016
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kennon Arnold, 633rd Air Base Wing command chief, his wife and children pose for a photo after a run. Arnold intends to bring his family values to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., to help service members see each other as brothers and sisters in arms to ensure mission success. (Courtesy photo)
JBLE hosts Flu POD exercise
October 12, 2016
A member of the 633rd Medical Group administers flu vaccinations during the flu point-of-distribution exercise at the Langley Community Commons, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Oct. 5, 2016. The flu POD allowed for shorter wait times for U.S. service members for two days, and one day for retirees, dependents and anyone else who has medical coverage through TRICARE. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)
JBLE Halloween safety
October 12, 2016
Joint Base Langley-Eustis Halloween safety infographic. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)
Blue Aces, Salem veterans make therapeutic music
October 11, 2016
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Cale, U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band, Blue Aces NCO in charge, plays guitar while Bobby Wheeler a veteran in the music therapy program plays the fiddle, at Salem Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Salem, Va., Sept. 27, 2016. Wheeler, played instruments most of his life, which made the music therapy program extremely beneficial to him. He had the opportunity to play both the fiddle and the guitar, during an interactive performance with the Blue Aces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle)
Express Scripts Pharmacy Network Changing for TRICARE Beneficiaries
October 11, 2016
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JBLE Soldier wins Soldier of the Year
October 11, 2016
U.S. Army Spc. Sergio Castello, 7th Transportation Brigade human resources specialist, was awarded the XVIII Airborne Corps 42A Soldier of the Year award in Fort Bragg, N.C., Sept. 27, 2016. During the 42A Soldier of the Year board, Soldiers were evaluated on their confidence, how they presented themselves and their ability to answer the most job related, Army knowledge and Soldier skills questions. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Wilmarys RomanRivera)
It’s not your fault, help is always here
October 5, 2016
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and is represented by the color purple. Victim Advocates are on-call 24/7 for crisis intervention, safety planning, and resources. For more information you can call the Fort Eustis FAP office 757-878-0807 and the Langley FAP office 757-764-2427, or our 24/7 crisis afterhours line at 757-276-1090 and 757-846-1777. (Art)