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New AC-130J completes first test flight
February 11, 2014
Dave King, of Lockheed Martin, marshals out the AC-130J Ghostrider as it taxis the runway for its first official sortie Jan. 31 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Air Force Special Operations Command MC-130J arrived at Eglin in January 2013 to begin the modification process for the AC-130J, whose primary mission is close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance. A total of 32 MC-130J prototypes will be modified as part of a $2.4 billion AC-130J program to grow the future fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Chrissy Cuttita)
SSgt promotion test rescheduled for April 1-May 16
February 11, 2014
Synthetic marijuana added to drug testing
February 11, 2014
First Lady: 100 companies to hire 100,000 vets over 5 years
February 11, 2014
382nd Transportation Theater Opening Element holds inactivation ceremony
February 7, 2014
Soldiers from the Special Troops Battalion, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) salute the 382nd Transportation Theater Opening Element flag during an inactivation ceremony at Fort Eustis, Va., Feb. 6, 2014. The 382nd TTOE began as the 3382nd Quartermaster Service Detachment in Nov. 1944. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Teresa Aber/Released)
MCACH celebrates Army Nurse Corps 113th Anniversary
February 7, 2014
From left, U.S. Army Lt. Col. Sonya Shaw, deputy commander of Nursing and Patient Support Services, Col. Glenda J. Lock, McDonald Army Health Center commander and 1st Lt. Katherine Scanlon, Warrior Transition Unit nurse case manager, cut a celebratory cake during the Army Nurse Corps 113th Anniversary Celebration at Fort Eustis, Va., Feb. 3, 2014. Shaw and Scanlon represented the oldest and youngest Soldier present. The event aimed to honor the achievements of all nurses and celebrate their dedication and selflessness when caring for beneficiaries. (U.S. Army photo by Andrew J. Brown/Released)
235th Sig. Co. holds inactivation ceremony
February 6, 2014
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Eliseo Navarrete, 235th Signal Company, Special Troops Battalion, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) first sergeant, cases the colors of the 235th Sig. Co. with Capt. Richard Miles, 235th Sig. Co. commander during an inactivation ceremony at Fort Eustis, Va., Jan. 31, 2014. As a result of the changes in the 7th Trans. Bde., multiple units are inactivating since their missions do not fall under transportation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katie Gar Ward/Released)
Langley Base Exchange gets a new look
February 6, 2014
An eight-month construction project will begin in March 2014 at the Langley Air Force Base Exchange giving it a brand upgrade. Upon completion, the Exchange will offer more shopping space, new brand names and new restaurants options in the food court. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Wesley Farnsworth/Released)
Army's newest CIO gets third star
February 5, 2014
New Army CIO/G-6 Lt. Gen. Robert S. Ferrell is promoted by Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno, Jan. 24, 2014, during a ceremony at Fort McNair, in Washington, D.C. Monique Ferrell, Ferrell's wife, and Odierno pin three-star shoulder boards to Ferrell's uniform. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Cortez/Released)
Navy Riverines train on Eustis waters
February 5, 2014
A Coastal Riverine Squadron 2 Sailor stands watch during a training exercise at Fort Eustis, Va., Jan. 23, 2014. CRS2 used Fort Eustis for its port and land-side training areas, which allowed the unit to practice all aspects of their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Harvill/Released)