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Heisman Trophy Winner to visit JBLE
August 26, 2014
Heisman Trophy Winner and mental health advocate Herschel Walker will visit Joint Base Langley-Eustis Sept. 16 and 17. His visit will focus the importance of mental health, as well as fighting against the stigma of seeking help for mental health issues. (Courtesy graphic)
1st OSS: Ensuring effective airfield environment, equipment
August 25, 2014
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alexander Stromberg, 1st Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, scans the runway for potential hazards at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Dec. 18, 2013. Air traffic controllers provide a safe, orderly and expeditious flow of aircraft on the runway as well as in the air. Stromberg hails from (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Victoria H. Taylor/ Released)
Republic of Singapore Air Force leader visits JBLE
August 25, 2014
Republic of Singapore Air Force Lt. Gen. Ng Chee Meng, Chief of Defense Force, is greeted by U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Kevin Mangum, Training and Doctrine Command chief of staff, at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Aug. 20, 2014. During his visit, NG toured the Training Brain Operations Center and the 480th Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kayla Newman/Released)
Eustis experiences 'day in the fast lane' with NASCAR driver
August 22, 2014
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Addison, B Company, 1st Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment, instructor and senior avionics training management noncommissioned officer, shows Kevin Harvick, NASCAR driver, the inner workings of a modified trainer AH-64 Apache helicopter during a tour of the 128th Aviation Brigade at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 20, 2014. Harvick toured Fort Eustis to learn about the installation’s different missions, and to thank Soldiers for their service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J.C. Aber/Released)
SFS to turn away motorcyclists without proper PPE
August 20, 2014
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. – Riding with headlights on at all times helps increase rider visibility. The 1st Fighter Wing Safety Office reminds riders to adhere to the garment requirements set in AFI 91-207, The U.S. Air Force Traffic Safety Program, which require the wear of protective gear, a brightly colored outer garment during the day and a reflective upper garment during the night. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Vernon Young)
733rd CED engineers at work
August 20, 2014
Heidi Smith, 733rd Civil Engineer Division property officer, measures property assets at Fort Eustis, Va., Dec. 5, 2013. The 733rd CED's installation data collection aids the U.S. Army with budget analysis, which saves money for the installation. Smith hails from Burt, Mich. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Harvill/Released)
Troop Training Project: JBLE Airmen to place F-15 on display
August 20, 2014
U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Huyck, 1st Fighter Wing commander, speaks to Col. (Ret.) James Hardenbrook, 1st Fighter Wing Association president emeritus and F-15 static display project manager, about an F-15 Eagle static display at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Aug. 7, 2014. The association donated the funds needed to place the aircraft on display at the intersection of Sweeney Boulevard and Lee Road, near the West Gate. Base patrons should expect construction to begin in early September and last until November. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aubrey White/Released)
JTF-CS , 7th Trans. Bde. (Ex.) partner during JLOTS training exercise
August 19, 2014
U.S. Army Vessel Hobkirk assigned to the 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), travels along the James River loaded with Joint Task Force Civil Support vehicles during a Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore exercise in Newport News, Va., Aug. 14, 2014. The 174-foot-vessel traveled four-and-a-half-hours to Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Va. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Brian Dietrick/Released)
JBLE women reflect on women's equality
August 19, 2014
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Felicia Singleton is an F-15 stock control journeyman assigned to the 438th Supply Chain Operations Squadron at Langley Air Force Base, Va. The Savannah, Ga., native supplies parts for F-15 Eagles to bases across the globe. Singleton said she joined the Air Force because she “always looked up to the military,” calling military service honorable, and saying that she wants “to give back to a such a great country that’s given us so many opportunities.” Singleton is currently pursuing a bachelor of science in chemistry, and aspires to eventually complete medical school and work as a surgeon. She said seeing the military open more opportunities to women is encouraging, and maintained “women can do anything they set their minds to,” overcoming personal obstacles and breaking down barriers set for them by society. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason J. Brown/Released)
93rd Signal Brigade welcomes new commander
August 19, 2014
U.S. Army Col. Frank J. Snyder (right), incoming 93rd Signal Brigade commander accepts command from Brig. Gen. John W. Baker, 7th Signal Command (Theater) commanding general passes during a change of command and responsibility ceremony at Fort Eustis, Va., August 15, 2014. Snyder received command from Col. Maria A. Biank during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kimberly Nagle/Released)