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Langley Airman receives Bronze Star
June 14, 2012
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. James Merchant, Air Combat Command deputy chief of the irregular warfare division, receives the Bronze Star Medal from Maj. Gen. Steven Kwast, ACC director of requirements, during an awards ceremony at Langley Air Force Base, Va., June 13, 2012. Merchant distinguished himself while engaged in ground operations against an opposing armed force, expertly leading 665 personnel across nine squadrons at four locations throughout Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The operations group, under Merchant’s guidance, generated 20,938 combat sorties and 145,390 hours of close air support, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, tactical airlift, personnel recovery, casualty evacuation, and airborne command and control, in nearly six months. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Racheal Watson/Released)
Coupon class teaches Soldiers, families how to save
June 12, 2012
Coupons, available in newspapers and via online downloads, can save consumers up to 65 percent on groceries and other basic-need items. Recently, Ft. Eustis' Army Community Service began offering a class as part of their Hearts Apart program to teach Service members and their families how to save money by using coupons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Wesley Farnsworth/Released)
Fort Eustis MP wins Top Cop Competition
June 12, 2012
U.S. Army Spec. Brian Williamson, 221st Military Police Detachment, is awarded as winner of the U.S. Army’s 2012 TOP COP Competition June 5. Police officers competed in two-man teams in six different scenarios many law enforcement officers encounter in their careers. (Courtesy photo)
'Resolute' Warriors kick-off summer at elementary school field day
June 11, 2012
Soldiers from the 7th Sustainment Brigade here, put away games and activities during General Stanford Elementary School's field day at Ft. Eustis, Va., June 7, 2012. The school has a field day at the end of each school year to allow the students a chance to enjoy themselves, stay active and encourage physical fitness. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Ondirae H. Abdullah-Robinson/Released)
'Scan Devils' leave for year-long deployment to Afghanistan
June 11, 2012
U.S. Army Spc. Daniel Hamilton, assigned to the 358th Automated Cargo Documentation Detachment, 10th Transportation Battalion, 7th Sustainment Brigade, hugs his family after the “Scan Devils” deployment ceremony at the McClellan Fitness Center at Ft. Eustis, Va., June 7, 2012. Twenty-one Soldiers from the 358th ACDD deployed to the northern region of Afghanistan in support of cargo operations and the documentation of movement in and out of country. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Edwin Rodriguez/Released)
Service members with aviation skills can earn FAA certification
June 11, 2012
Service members can benefit from certification through an increase in knowledge of their profession, promotion potential and college credit towards a degree. Certification also benefits civilians by bolstering their competitiveness for aviation-related jobs in their field.(U.S. Air Force graphic by Tech. Sgt. Randy Redman/Released)
'Music Under the Stars' concert series kicks off at Fort Eustis
June 11, 2012
U.S. Army Maj. Scott McKenzie, the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band commander and conductor, leads the band during the “Music Under the Stars” concert series opener at Ft. Eustis' Magnolia Park, June 7, 2012. During the performance, the band played more than 10 songs, including “King Cotton” by J.P. Sousa and Lee Greenwood's “God Bless the U.S.A.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Wesley Farnsworth/Released)
Fort Eustis firefighters ensure safe sailing at Norfolk's OpSail 2012
June 11, 2012
(From left) Lt. Dave Wilder and Mel Vermillion, Ft. Eustis firefighters, watch crowds touring tall ships from Ft. Eustis Fireboat 30 on the Elizabeth River during Norfolk's Operation Sail 2012 event, June 8, 2012. The team participated in rescue response and fire suppression support as part of the Maritime Incident Response Team, a collective of local law enforcement, fire and rescue, state and federal agencies providing maritime assets to respond to waterfront and waterborne emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Wesley Farnsworth/Released)
TRADOC honors legendary commanding general in building dedication ceremony
June 11, 2012
U.S. Army Gen. Robert W. Cone, left, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command commanding general, and Karen Starry, unveil the dedication plaque at Ft. Eustis' Starry Hall, June 8, 2012. The building was renamed for Karen's late husband, Gen. Donn Starry, a prolific commanding general of TRADOC and the architect of the Army doctrine FM-100-5, “AirLand Battle,” which modernized the Army's warfighting concepts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Wesley Farnsworth/Released)
Tornado preparedness: What to know, what to do before and during the storm
June 6, 2012
According to the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron Readiness and Emergency Management Flight, when it comes to tornadoes, there is no such thing as a “tornado season.” Tornadoes can strike anywhere, anytime, and residents need to know the drill, and be prepared to act quickly. (U.S. Air FOrce Grpahic by Tech. Sgt. Randy Redman)