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633rd ABW commander gets hands-on at Langley hospital
August 27, 2013
U.S. Air Force Col. John J. Allen Jr., 633rd Air Base Wing commander, draws blood from Master Sgt. Beverly Lutz, 633rd Medical Operations Squadron Emergency Services flight chief, at U.S. Air Force Hospital Langley at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Aug. 6, 2013. Allen learned skills required of all emergency technicians while touring the hospital's facilities. (Courtesy photo/Released)
Hampton set to celebrate 31st annual Bay Days festival
August 27, 2013
The 31st annual Hampton Bay Days is scheduled for Sept. 6-8, 2013, in downtown Hampton, Va. The festival will include an 8k race and a one-mile ”Color the Dolphin” fun run, a performance by the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band Blue Aces Ensemble from Langley Air Force Base, a competition showcasing high-flying canine athleticism, and a fireworks show. (Courtesy photo/Released)
1st Maintenance Operations Squadron inactivates
August 27, 2013
U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Venzke, 1st Maintenance Group commander, and Maj. Paul Netchaeff, 1st Maintenance Operations Squadron commander, ceremonially case the squadron guidon during the 1st MOS inactivation ceremony at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Aug. 23, 2013. The 1st MOS was the 1st Fighter Wing's focal point for maintaining the combat readiness of its F-22 Raptor fleet and the combat readiness of 1st MXG aviators for nearly 22 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason J. Brown/Released)
Langley completes dorm renovations
August 27, 2013
Olslavsky Hall is one of two Airman dormitories at Langley Air Force Base, Va., to undergo approximately $3 million in renovations and upgrades over the next two years. Contractors will replace HVAC units, plumbing and other ailing infrastructure, as well as expand and upgrade laundry and kitchen facilities, in Olslavsky and Renna Halls. Each dorm, which was built in the late 1980s, houses 148 Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Hill/RELEASED)
Staff Sgt. Ty Carter receives Medal of Honor
August 27, 2013
President Barack Obama places the Medal of Honor around the neck of Staff Sgt. Ty M. Carter during a ceremony at the White House, Aug. 26, 2013. During a 13-hour fire fight in Afghanistan, Carter, with complete disregard for his own safety, discarded his M-4 rifle, ran to a critically wounded Soldier caught in the open, and rendered life-extending first aid. He then carried the Soldier to medics as his team provided cover.
633rd FSS releases new fitness center policy letter
August 26, 2013
Airman 1st Class Shanique Cameron, 633rd Force Support Squadron fitness specialist, writes down the number of people currently using cardio equipment on her checklist inside the Shellbank Fitness Center at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Sept. 6, 2012. The checklist is completed several times a day by fitness center staff to track the overall usage of the facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Wesley Farnsworth / Released)
‘Out of Darkness’ walk builds resiliency, awareness
August 26, 2013
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Micah Amey, 439th Supply Chain Operations record maintenance technician, wears a yellow ribbon, during the Out of the Darkness Walk at Mount Trashmore Park in Virginia Beach, Va., Sept. 8, 2012, to signify losing an extended family member to suicide. Suicide is this country's ninth leading cause of death, and it is estimated for every suicide, at least six other people, including family members, friends and co-workers, are intimately affected. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Racheal Watson/Released)
New SHARP director says Army must defeat sexual assault to maintain public trust
August 26, 2013
The SHARP program is the U.S. Army's primary campaign against sexual assault. Christine T. Altendorf, Army Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention program office director, said that while the program has been "beefed up" recently, it has been since its inception a leader in prevention of sexual assault and sexual harassment. (U.S. Army graphic/Released)
Youngest American WWII ace remembered
August 26, 2013
Thomas Nash, grandson of retired Col. Van Chandler, gives a speech about the legacy of his grandfather and what he learned about him during his visit to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Aug. 5, 2013. “It’s been good to learn the things that he did and the love that he had for this country,” said Nash. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittain Crolley/Released)
Apply before Sept. 30 for tuition assistance
August 26, 2013
uition assistance is immediately available to service members. Possible delays at the DoD level could impact fiscal year 2014 assistance, beginning in October. (U.S. Army photo by David Vergun)