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Challenge tests fire fighters' capabilities
October 8, 2014
A U.S. Air Force firefighter assigned to the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron participates in a firefighter challenge at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Oct. 1, 2014. The challenge tested firefighters on their ability to perform various tasks needed to combat fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kayla Newman/Released)
Air Force firefighters teach fire prevention at local school
October 7, 2014
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nathan Cinq-Mars, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, hands fire safety and prevention goody-bags to children at Bethel Manor Elementary School in Hampton, Va., Oct. 6, 2014. The firefighters visited the school as part of fire prevention week, which is recognized annually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard/Released)
Vehicle maintenance keeps mission rolling
October 7, 2014
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Josh Phillips, 633rd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintainer, replaces a government vehicle’s wheel bearing as part of periodic vehicle maintenance at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Oct. 1, 2014. Vehicle maintainers are responsible for the overall management and maintenance of the 633rd Air Base Wing’s vehicle fleet and employs economical, reliable and up-to-date procedures to authorize, acquire, account for and maintain vehicles in a safe and serviceable condition throughout their lifecycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard/Released)
Colombian general visits Langley ISR
October 1, 2014
U.S. Air Force Col. Timothy D. Haugh, 480th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing commander, greets Colombian Gen. Juan Pablo Rodriguez, Armed Forces, Colombia commander at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Sept.26, 2014. Rodriguez visited Langley as a guest of the U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.(U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Areca T. Wilson/Released)
Two detachments return from Kuwait; OEF support
October 1, 2014
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 511th Engineer Detachment, 53rd Transportation Battalion Movement Control, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), stand in formation during a re-deployment ceremony at Fort Eustis, Va., Sept. 29, 2014. The 15-person team conducted deep sea engineering operations by repairing and servicing various vessels and other equipment while deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Marian Alleva/Released)
JBLE "Transitions to a clean energy reality"
October 1, 2014
The U.S. Department of Energy designated October as Energy Action Month. During this time, federal government employees should help the nation shift toward clean energy. Training will be hosted Oct. 7 at Fort Eustis to allow facility managers to learn more about what they can do to drive energy consumption down. (U.S. Air Force graphic by 633rd Air Base Wing Public Affairs/Released)
JBLE prepares for flu season
October 1, 2014
At Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., the flu season is in full swing. Although units may be experiencing Individual Medical Readiness flags, vaccines are set to become available mid-October. Throughout the season, USAF Hospital Langley personnel encourage preventative measures to keep the community healthy. (Courtesy photo)
Fort Eustis honors Gold Star Mother's Day
October 1, 2014
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Christopher McPadden, U.S. Army Capability Requirements and Integration Command Concept Development and Learning Directorate director, cuts a cake with the mothers who attended the Gold Star Mother’s Day ceremony and candle-lighting at the Regimental Memorial Chapel at Fort Eustis, Va., Sept. 28, 2014. The Gold Star Mother’s Day is observed on the last Sunday of September every year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kimberly Nagle/Released)
Jaw-dropping procedures, 633rd DS residency program
September 30, 2014
U.S. Air Force 633rd Dental Squadron dental residents practice performing simple interrupted sutures on cow tongues in the USAF Hospital Langley dental clinic at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Sep. 25, 2014. Residents often work with dental clinic patients during their training; however, the techniques they practiced on the cow tongues are preparatory for more advanced, emergency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devin Scott Michaels)
JBLE wins grant, restores Bethel Park
September 30, 2014
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Walter Johnson, 633rd Force Support Squadron volunteer, clears debris as part of a restoration project at Bethel Park and Family Campground in Hampton, Va., Sept. 27, 2014. The restoration project included removing an unclaimed old tire stockpile, creating a Bayscape pollinator garden, riparian buffer, native tree planting, installing wildlife nesting boxes and constructing a floating dock for wildlife observation and fishing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kayla Newman/Released)