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F-15 Eagle static display at Langley
October 9, 2014 — MORE

U.S. Air Force 1st Maintenance Group and 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron personnel bring an F-15 Eagle off the flight line to put on static display at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Oct. 4, 2014. The Airmen set up the plane near the West Gate entrance to the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devin Scott Michaels/Released)

Local school wins national award
October 9, 2014 — Armstrong School for the Arts, a local Hampton, Virginia, elementary school, was recently selected to become a National Blue Ribbon School.According to the Department of Education, National Blue Ribbon Schools are public and private elementary, middle and high schools that produce outstanding results for all students. They have demonstrated... MORE

Armstrong School for the Arts will be officially recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School on Nov. 10 in Washington. The Department of Education selects a small number of scholastically-elite schools to become National Blue Ribbon Schools. Out of 1,775 schools in Virginia, only 48 were eligible to become National Blue Ribbon Schools. Of those 48, seven schools, including Armstrong, received the recognition. (Courtesy Graphic)

Fire Prevention Week at Fort Eustis
October 8, 2014 — MORE

Firefighters from the Fort Eustis Fire and Emergency Service visit children at the Madison Child Development Center during Fire Prevention Week at Fort Eustis, Va., Oct. 8, 2014. Firefighters donned safety equipment to familiarize children with the appearance, to limit the possibility of fear, should a firefighter need to rescue them in the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland/Released)

JBLE hosts Warrior Olympics
October 8, 2014 — MORE

Runners take-off for the 1,600 meter race during the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Warrior Olympics at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Oct. 3, 2014. The base hosted the Olympics to promote fitness and morale amongst the units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard/Released)

In loving memory of Capt. Balcom
October 8, 2014 — MORE

The Chaplain’s Ministry holds a memorial service for U.S. Air Force Capt. Kendra Balcom in the Chapel at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Oct. 3, 2014. Balcom, former 633rd Inpatient Squadron Maternal Child flight labor and delivery nurse, passed away in her home Sept. 20, at the age of 35. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devin Scott Michaels/Released)

Fiscal frenzy: Contracting, finance tackle end of fiscal year
October 8, 2014 — At the 633rd Comptroller and Contracting Squadrons, personnel worked overtime during the majority of September to process requests, move funds, approve purchases and more due to the end of the fiscal year.Now that crunch time is over, Airmen had a chance to breathe and explain what happens during the "end-of-year rush.""Once a purchase is made, is... MORE