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Capitol Hill PTSD awareness event highlights struggles, triumphs
July 2, 2012
Sgt. 1st Class Kendrick J. Smith poses in front of the Capitol in Washington, D.C., June 27, 2012, for National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day. (U.S. Army Courtesy Photo/Released)
Smartphone app coming for Arlington National Cemetery
July 2, 2012
This time of the year, thousands of visitors come from around the world to Arlington National Cemetery to honor and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Zackary Leetham, pictured, visited Arlington with his family. The Leethams didn’t have a friend or loved one buried at Arlington, but came to honor all others. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lieutenant James Wirthlin/Released)
Game, Set, Match
July 2, 2012
Nine year-old Tomiko Hope practices bouncing a tennis ball on her racket at the Fort Eustis, Va. tennis courts, June 28, 2012.The drill of bouncing the ball is one of many that participants perform to teach racket control, as part of the new tennis program offered by the Child Youth and School Services office. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Wesley Farnsworth/Released)
'Fini' Flights at Langley
June 28, 2012
Leslie Boutwell, wife of U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Boutwell, 1st Operations Group commander, soaks her husband with water after his final flight at Langley Air Force Base, Va., June 27, 2012. The “fini” flight is an Air Force tradition which can be traced back to the Vietnam War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teresa Cleveland/Released)
JROTC cadets meet ACC Command Chief
June 28, 2012
Chief Master Sgt. Richard Parsons, Air Combat Command command chief, speaks to Air Force JROTC cadets at Langley Air Force Base, June 27, 2012. The cadets visited Langley to learn about the Air Force mission and the experiences of Airmen currently serving in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Barry Loo/Released)
JBLE prepares to celebrate Independence Day
June 27, 2012
U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Jarad A. Denton
AF discontinues ITDY dependent travel, transportation allowances
June 26, 2012
(U.S. Air Force graphic/Corey Parrish)
Shoot, move, communicate: 633rd SFS targets training
June 26, 2012
Staff Sgt. Brandon Kelly, 633rd Security Forces Squadron desk sergeant, loads his magazine with plastic, training rounds at Fort Eustis, Va., June 21, 2012. These plastic rounds are an innovative way to save money and allow familiarization with the weapon while staying safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Harvill/Released)
AF selects 8,515 for promotion to technical sergeant
June 26, 2012
(U.S. Air Force graphic/Corey Parrish)
Fire safety is paramount for Independence Day
June 19, 2012
According to the National Fire Protection Association, approximatley 7,000 fireworks-related injuries are treated in hospital emergency rooms and nearly 22,500 fires are started by fireworks each year. So use your head this Fourth of July and protect yourself by using caution and common sense when handling fireworks. (U.S. Air Force Photo Illustration by Staff Sgt. Andrea Thacker/RELEASED)