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Hagel seeks to limit convening authority powers under UCMJ
April 9, 2013
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel will ask Congress to change military law so that commanders cannot overturn major convictions, the secretary announced in a written statement issued April 8. Under the secretary’s proposed changes, a convening authority would no longer have the authority to set aside a conviction for major offenses such as sexual assault. (DOD photo by Glenn Fawcett/Released)
Army Selective Early Retirement Board could affect 1,200 field grade officers
April 9, 2013
In August, the Army will convene a Selective Early Retirement Board for lieutenant colonels and colonels. The move is just one part of a larger Army effort to meet its congressionally mandated end strength reduction. (Army News Service photo by C. Todd Lopez/Released)
TRICARE expands assistance to reduce tobacco use
April 8, 2013
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MilPDS upgrade complete: Review emergency contact information
April 8, 2013
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Fort Eustis to host week-long Earth Day conservation, beautification celebration
April 8, 2013
Susan Miller, Civil Engineer Division Environmental Element chief, 733rd Civil Engineer Division, holds a medallion that volunteers affixed near sewer lines to remind people to stay away from dumping in the drains. Miller was part of a group of nearly 45 volunteers who came together April 16 to kick off Joint Base Langley-Eustis’ Earth Day activities. (Courtesy photo by Toni Guagenti/Released)
TRICARE supports Month of the Military Child
April 8, 2013
To honor with dignity: USAFHG visits Langley
April 3, 2013
U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team visits Langley Air Force Base, Va., during a recruitment visit March 29, 2013. The Drill Team supports Air Force Recruiting Service as the official “Ambassadors in Blue”. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Victoria H. Taylor/Released)
Senator Kaine visits Langley
April 3, 2013
United States Senator Tim Kaine met with Airmen of the Virginia Air National Guard April 1, 2013.
Fort Eustis celebrates Easter in special sunrise service
April 2, 2013
Retired U.S. Chap. (Col.) Richard Garrison, the former Fort Eustis post chaplain, delivers an Easter message during the post's Easter Sunrise Service at the Regimental Memorial Chapel at Fort Eustis, Va., March 31, 2013. More than 75 guests participated in the hour-long morning ceremony in celebration of the Easter holiday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason J. Brown/Released)
'Rapid Support' brigade Soldiers compete in Best Warrior Competition
April 2, 2013
U.S. Army Spc. Nashon Richardson, 689th Rapid Port Opening Element cargo specialist, assembles a M2 .50 caliber heavy machine gun during the 597th Transportation Brigade’s annual Best Warrior Competition at Fort Eustis, Va., March 28, 2013. Each participant was required to successfully disassemble and reassemble the weapon as part of the “mystery challenge,” one of 11 events testing each Soldier’s skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. April Wickes/RELEASED)