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CSAF: Every budget decision hurts
March 17, 2014
Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III answer questions on the Air Force's fiscal year 2015 budget request before the House Armed Services Committee in Washington, D.C., March 14, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)
Air Force continues force management programs
March 17, 2014
Air Force leaders announced a resumption of all force management programs March 15, 2014 following a recently discussed strategic pause. Previously-announced force management boards would proceed as currently scheduled. The eligible populations for those boards will remain the same, with the exception of a small group of about 500 Airmen who will no longer be eligible for the current voluntary or involuntary programs. (U.S. Air Force file graphic)
JTF-CS discusses unit mission with Chesapeake response team
March 14, 2014
U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Olszowy, Joint Task Force Civil Support deputy commander, explains the mission and purpose of JTF-CS to the Chesapeake Emergency Response Team (CERT) during a visit to Chesapeake, Va., March 10, 2014. Olszowy discussed the capabilities that can be employed during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN) disaster response in the United States. The CERT educates the community about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains in basic disaster response skills. JTF-CS anticipates, plans and prepares for CBRN-Defense Support of Civil Authorities (CBRN-DSCA) response operations. (DOD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Brian Dietrick/Released)
Therapy dogs visit USAF Hospital Langley
March 14, 2014
Briella Cose, a patient, visits with Lothair and Molly, American Red Cross certified therapy dogs at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Feb. 14, 2014. Lothair and Molly visit the U.S. Air Force Hospital Langley every Wednesday to brighten the spirits of patients and hospital staff members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Paerschke-O’Brien/Released)
TRADOC welcomes new commanding general
March 14, 2014
U.S. Army Gen. David Perkins, left, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command incoming commander, accepts the unit colors from Gen. Raymond Odierno, right, U.S. Army chief of staff, during a change of command ceremony at Fort Eustis, Va., March 14, 2014. Perkins assumed command of TRADOC from Gen. Robert Cone. Perkins hails from N.H., and Odierno is a native of Rockaway, N.J. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Teresa J.C. Aber/Released)
JTF-CS hosts federal homeland response leaders
March 14, 2014
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jeff W. Mathis III, commander, Joint Task Force Civil Support, explains the importance of simplifying response timelines to successfully accomplish the mission to attendees during an operation response enhancement discussion at Fort Eustis, Va., Feb. 27, 2014. Joint Task Force Civil Support hosted more than 50 military leaders and emergency response representatives from across the U.S. to discuss how to enhance the ability to rapidly respond in the event of a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear disaster in the United States. JTF-CS anticipates, plans, and prepares for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense Supprt of Civil Authorities (CBRN-DSCA) response operations. (DOD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Brian Dietrick/Released)
JBLE job fair expands career opportunities
March 14, 2014
JBLE hosts Canadian Air Cadets, strengthens international bonds
March 13, 2014
Royal Canadian Air Cadets from the 342nd Bedford Lions Squadron listen to a briefing at the 633rd Logistics Readiness Squadron during a tour of Langley Air Force Base, Va., March 12, 2014. The tour showed more than 30 cadets the U.S. military mission, teaching them about international partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class R. Alex Durbin/Released) (This image was cropped to emphasize subject)
Armistead Gate, Lee Road closure
March 12, 2014
JBLE Airmen: Advance in Outstanding Airmen of the Year nominations
March 11, 2014
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bradford Bends, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team leader, managed on-the-job training for 22 personnel, for whom he oversaw 4,000 accomplished tasks. He was previously deployed to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan where he spent 1,100 hours outside the wire and led the engagement of insurgents during 18 enemy attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aubrey White/Released)