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Fort Eustis Boulevard bridge construction to begin soon
October 17, 2012
This map from the 733rd Civil Engineer Division identifies the projected traffic pattern along Fort Eustis Boulevard (Route 105, running horizontally) during phase one of the City of Newport News' upcoming bridge replacement project, scheduled to begin in the coming weeks. The inset diagrams detail traffic tapers, buffers, and work zones on and adjacent to the bridge. During phase one, northbound traffic, which takes motorists toward Fort Eustis, will travel along the southbound span of the bridge in a two-way traffic pattern. This traffic pattern will last approximately six months. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
Sentinel Focus begins 7th 'hard stare'
October 16, 2012
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. -- The 480th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing, here, is home to the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System. The DCGS undergoes its seventh detailed evaluation since August 2009 beginning Oct. 28. The week-long examination, called Sentinel Focus, takes a 'hard stare' at standardizing processes for the global wing. (Air Force graphic)
JBLE provides guidelines, times for Halloween safety
October 15, 2012
Decorations are displayed throughout the Landings at Langley at Bethel Manor, Oct. 15, 2012, in preparation for Halloween. Tick-or-treating will be held in the local area until 8 p.m. for children ages 12 and under Oct. 31, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teresa Aber/Released)
The Star-Spangled Banner – the song deserves respect
October 15, 2012
According to U.S. Air Force instructions and Army regulations, when “The Star-Spangled Banner” is played, military members in uniform must render a hand salute if outdoors, and stand at attention if indoors. All civilians, as well as Service members who are present but not in uniform, should remove any headgear, and place their right hand over their heart. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teresa Aber/Released)
Going for the gold: Langley hosts Special Olympics
October 15, 2012
Michael Thorton, number 25 with the Norfolk Monarchs, rushes past members of the Newport News Striking Wolverines during the soccer portion of the Special Olympics at Langley Air Force Base, Oct. 13, 2012. Approximately 70 military volunteers assisted the athletes in soccer, volleyball and bowling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Ashley Hawkins/Released)
Resolute Warriors show they are fit to fight
October 15, 2012
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Jeffrey N. Colt, 18th Airborne Corps deputy commanding general, speaks to Soldiers from the 544th Dive Detachment, Special Troops Battalion, 7th Sustainment Brigade, Oct 3. Colt also toured the Atlas forklift, Kalmar, and watercraft simulation centers on base, and met with watercraft Soldiers while visiting 3rd Port. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Edwin Junior Rodriguez / Released)
Fire department open house wraps up Fire Prevention Week
October 15, 2012
Residents of Fort Eustis, Va., attend the Fire Departments open house Oct. 13, 2012, as part of Fire Prevention Week. Visitors were able to climb in and on fire trucks and ambulances as well enjoy a variety of other events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Wesley Farnsworth / Released)
TRADOC Band Music Recital Series kicks off
October 15, 2012
The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band’s Chamber Music Recital Series recently began with a performance at the Williamsburg Library for an enthusiastic audience of classical music lovers. Sgt. Luis Rivera (standing) TRADOC Band clarinetist and saxophonist, was a soloist with two of the ensembles. The chamber music recital featured the TRADOC Band’s Clarinet Quartet, the Woodwind Quintet and the Tuba/Euphonium Quartet. On Sunday Oct. 21, the TRADOC Band’s Recital Series continues with a performance by the TRADOC Brass Band, TRADOC Transit Authority, performing at the Smithfield Little Theatre at 7pm. The theater is located at 210 N. Church Street, Smithfield Virginia. For a lunchtime chamber music treat, at noon Oct. 23rd, the TRADOC Band will perform at St. Bede Catholic Church in Williamsburg. Featured ensembles include the Woodwind Octet performing selections from Mozart’s Serenade No. 10, conducted by 2nd Lt. Silas Huff, the Flute and Guitar Duo, the Tuba/Euphonium Quartet and the TRADOC Brass Quintet. As always the TRADOC Band recitals are free and open to the public. (Courtesy photo / Released)
AAFES senior-enlisted advisor visits JBLE
October 15, 2012
(From left) Cheryl Hollis, Army, Air Force Exchange Sservice Clothing Sales store manager, talks about her store and its future with U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Pearson, AAFES senior enlisted advisor, and Wayne Hansen, Joint Base Langley-Eustis AAFES general manager, at the Fort Eustis Exchange, Oct. 16, 2012. Pearson was conducting a site visit of the main exchange and talk about its future with staff and vendors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Wesley Farnsworth / Released)
JBLE hosts annual Fire Prevention Week
October 11, 2012
U.S. Army Spc. Jefrey Jamandre (right), assigned to the 1-222nd Aviation Regiment Hotel Company, receives instruction from Carneal Smith, a Fort Eustis Fire Department inspector, during a fire extinguisher exhibition at the Exchange at Fort Eustis, Va., Oct. 11, 2012. The exhibition was part of the department's Fire Prevention Week activities, designed to raise awareness about fire prevention and safety in the post community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Wesley Farnsworth/Released)