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'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)
Sergeant Major of the Army visits Fort Eustis
June 6, 2012
Sergeant Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III arrives at the Felker Army Airfield at Ft. Eustis, Va., June 5, 2012. While visiting, Chandler attended the Basic Officer’s Leadership Course Conference and spoke with soldiers from the 7th Sustainment Brigade and the 128th Aviation Bde. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John D. Strong II/Released)
Champagne and fire extinguishers
June 6, 2012
Airmen spray U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Howell, 633rd Air Base Wing command chief, with champagne and fire extinguishers upon completion of his last flight as an Airman, June 5, 2012, at Langley Air Force Base, Va. Howell, who began his career in 1983 as an Aerospace Control and Warning Systems operator, will retire from the Air Force June 15. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Barry Loo/Released)
911 service restored at Langley AFB, Landings at Langley
June 5, 2012
Langley Airmen sweep the shoreline clean
June 4, 2012
Airmen from the 1st Maintenance Squadron guide a motorboat toward a piece of trash floating in the Chesapeake Bay at Langley Air Force Base, Va., June 2, 2012. The trash collection was part of the 2012 Clean the Bay Day event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarad A. Denton/Released)