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7th Sustainment Brigade hosts 4-mile run
October 22, 2013 — For Soldiers in the 7th Sustainment Brigade, Special Troops Battalion, being able to share in experiences like a formation run, relay races with leadership and hearing the commander's message is the power behind the push. To help facilitate that experience, U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the battalion came together for a quick-paced formation run... MORE

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 7th Sustainment Brigade, Special Troops Battalion, complete a 4-mile run Oct. 4, 2013, at Fort Eustis, Va. The weekly run is held to build camaraderie and keep in standards with the fitness program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ciara Wymbs/Released)

Going for gold: Eustis Ten-Mile team runs the distance
October 22, 2013 — More than 40 years of combined running experience and dedication gave the Fort Eustis Ten-Mile team a leg-up on the competition, when they took home the win at the U.S. Army Ten-Miler (ATM) race in Washington, D.C. Oct. 21.Civilians and Soldiers from around the world competed in the 29th annual ATM, the third-largest race in the world and a top... MORE

The Fort Eustis Ten-Mile team receives their trophy after the U.S. Army Ten-Miler race, Oct. 20, 2013 in Washington, D.C. The team placed third in last year’s race. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ciara Wymbs/Released)

Army's special victims prosecutors bring enhanced expertise to courtroom
October 18, 2013 — In 2009, the Army's secretary directed the creation of 15 slots for "special victim prosecutors." Last summer, that number grew to 24. These Army lawyers enhance the prosecution of offenders with increased expertise, unique training and specialization.There are anywhere between 400 and 500 unit trial counselors across the Army. These are the... MORE

A judge’s gavel rests Aug. 21, 2013, in the legal office at Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. The gavel’s banging symbolizes the start of proceedings, a needed recess or to bring order to the court. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Rau/Released)

'Iron Man'-style suit in early stages of development
October 18, 2013 — U.S. Special Operations Command wants its operators to be protected with what it informally calls an "Iron Man" suit, named after the fictional superhero.In September, U.S. Special Operations Command, known as SOCOM, made a Broad Agency Announcement for proposals for prototypes of the Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit (TALOS).The goal of TALOS... MORE

An artist's rendering of what the Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit might look like with its desired capabilities. (Courtesy photo)

Airmen ‘BEEF’ up at Fort Eustis
October 18, 2013 — U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron Prime Base Emergency Engineer Force (BEEF) conducted land navigation and simulated weapons training at Fort Eustis, Oct. 16.Prime BEEF units survey land to set up bare-bones facilities and flight lines at a moment's notice. In addition to the basic structural duties of a civil engineer... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron Prime Base Emergency Engineer Force (BEEF) search for their next marker during land-navigation training at Fort Eustis, Va., Oct. 16, 2013. Because Prime BEEF units partner with all branches of the military, land navigation is vital towards mission success in deployed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Harvill/Released)

JBLE services, CFC adjust after government reopens
October 18, 2013 — With the federal government reopening, many services at Joint Base Langley-Eustis are returning to normal.Both the Bateman and Groeninger libraries are open and operating under normal business hours.The Fort Eustis Teen Center, Recreation Center, Aquatic Center and Outdoor Recreation offices are all operating normally.In addition, the Fort Eustis... MORE

Federal employee's charitable donation activity re-activated
October 17, 2013 — Combined Federal Campaign activities in the Continental United States may now resume, according to a memo from the director of the Department of Defense's CFC program.Campaign activities were suspended during the 17-day government shutdown according to the campaign management office. The deadline to donate to the CFC is still November 1. Prior to... MORE

Congress passes bill reopening federal government
October 17, 2013 — President Barack Obama signed legislation late Oct. 16, bringing federal employees back to work after Congress finally resolved the budget logjam which led to a 16-day shutdown.Senate leaders championed bipartisan legislation to reopen the government and remove the threat of government default on its debts. All federal government employees -... MORE

Preventing kitchen fires: JBLE hosts Fire Prevention Week
October 16, 2013 — The Joint Base Langley-Eustis fire departments hosted Fire Prevention Week Oct. 6 through 12 to raise awareness, give demonstrations and provide tips on how to prevent kitchen fires.According to the National Fire Protection Association, more fires start in kitchens than any other place in the home. Unattended cooking was a factor in 34 percent of... MORE

Children watch a “Freddie the Fire Truck” demonstration at the fire department during an open house at Fort Eustis, Va., Oct. 12, 2013. During the open house, children were taught how to dial 911, given a fire-truck tour and shown basic life-saving skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ciara Wymbs/Released)

Oktoberfest: Connecting through culture
October 16, 2013 — Despite inclement weather, more than 200 Airmen turned out to celebrate the second annual Oktoberfest event at the Langley Club, Oct.11.Oktoberfest is the oldest and largest fair held annually, primarily in Munich, Germany, from the last week in September until Oct. 3, German Unity day. The Oktoberfest tradition started in 1810 as a celebration the... MORE

Service members listen to “The Happy Dutchmen,” a local German band, during the second annual Oktoberfest at the club on Langley Air Force Base, Va., Oct. 11, 2013. The event was designed to boost morale and camaraderie for military personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Connor Estes/Released)

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