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1st OG changes command
July 16, 2012
U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Robbins, left, 1st Fighter Wing commander, presents the 1st Operations Group guidon to Col. Edward Corcoran, the new 1st OG commander, during a change-of-command ceremony at Langley Air Force Base, Va., July 13, 2012. Corcoran has flown more than 2,800 hours, including 185 combat hours in F-15 Eagles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Barry Loo/Released)
President Obama lands at Langley
July 13, 2012
U.S. Air Force Col. Korvin Auch, 633rd Air Base Wing commander, greets President Barack Obama upon his arrival at Langley Air Force Base, Va., July 13, 2012. The president's two-day campaign swing through Virginia includes stops in Virginia Beach, Hampton, Roanoke and the Richmond area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Strong II/Released)
Water Is Life: Hydration tips for the critical days of summer
July 13, 2012
Because water composes more than half of the human body, it is impossible to sustain life for more than a week without it. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Jarad A. Denton)
1AMXS 2nd quarter weapons loading competition
July 13, 2012
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kohlin Martin, 27th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons loader, prepares to load ordnance onto an F-22 Raptor during the 2nd quarter weapons loading competition at Langley Air Force Base, Va., July 12, 2012. The 27th AMU and 94th AMU compete quarterly, showcasing their abilities to quickly and accurately load weapons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hawkins/Released)
Fort Eustis celebrates Independence Day with 50-round salute
July 12, 2012
Soldiers from the 7th Sustainment Brigade Salute Battery fire 35-millimeter cannons during the Independence Day celebration at Seay Plaza, Ft. Eustis, Va., July 4, 2012. One shot was fired for each state in the union. As the rounds were fired, a narrator announced the name and date of accession of each state. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John D. Strong II/Released)
497th ISRG stands up Air Force’s new squadron
July 12, 2012
U.S. Air Force Col. Patrick Shortsleeve, 497th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group commander, presents the unit guidon to Lt. Col. Ed Horner, 497th Operational Support Squadron commander, during an activation and assumption of command ceremony at Langley Air Force Base, Va., July 6, 2012. The 497th OSS will provide support for the 30th, 10th and the 45th Intelligence Squadrons once it arrives at Langley, later this year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teresa Cleveland/Released)
Maj. Gen. Mathis assumes command of JTF-CS
July 11, 2012
Lt. Gen. William Caldwell IV, U.S. Army North commander stands at attention with Maj. Gen. Jeff Mathis, Joint Task Force Civil Support commander and Maj. Gen. Jonathan Treacy, former Joint Task Force Civil Support commander, before the passing of the guideon, during the JTF-CS change of command, at Seay Plaza, Fort Eustis, Va., July 11, 2012. JTF-CS is a joint headquarters, comprised of more than 200 military and civilian personnel, which plans and integrates Department of Defense Support to the Primary Agency for domestic, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear consequence management operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John D. Strong II/Released)
WTU Soldiers among those 'gathering' with golf's greatest
July 11, 2012
Soldiers from the Ft. Eustis' Warrior Transition Unit met professional golf greats Tom Watson (center) and Tiger Woods (second from right) at the Greenbrier Golf Tournament in White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., July 4, 2012. The Soldiers visited the Greenbrier Classic Tournament as part of leisure trip provided by the "Gathering of Mountain Eagles," a non-profit organization which sponsors two trips annually for WTU personnel, as well as Service members receiving care at Portsmouth Naval Medical Center, Ft. Belvoir, Va., Ft. Bragg, N.C., and other area installations. The trips, which often include skiing, white water rafting, and entertainment, are provided free of charge to Soldiers. (Photo courtesy/Woody Aurentz)
480th ISR Wing welcomes new commander
July 10, 2012
U.S. Air Force Col. Jeffrey Kruse receives the 480th Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing guidon from Maj. Gen. Robert Otto, Air Force ISR Agency commander, during a change of command ceremony, July 10, 2012, at Langley Air Force Base, Va. Kruse, who recently served as the wing commander of the 361st ISR wing at Hurlburt Field, Fla., succeeds Col. Paul Nelson, who will move on to become the AFISR agency vice commander. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brian Kelly/Released)
Langley Yacht Club donates Veterans' Cup proceeds to wounded warriors
July 10, 2012
Three sailing yachts cross the starting line for the 2012 Veterans’ Cup sailboat race on the Chesapeake Bay July 7, 2012. Proceeds from the race were donated to the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Randy Redman / Released)