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7th Sustainment Brigade welcomes home Soldiers from Iraq
January 5, 2012
Soldiers of the 89th Transportation Company present arms during the playing of the national anthem at Fort Eustis' Anderson Field House during the unit's welcome home ceremony Dec. 21. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kelly Jo Bridgwater)
USO partners with Task Force Resolute to bring holiday gifts to Soldiers
January 3, 2012
Priya Butler, left, the USO director of operations for Southwest Asia, shows Spc. Torrence Hall, a cavalry scout assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, Task Force Bison, the holiday decorations for his unit donated by the USO during Operation Christmas Convoy at Camp Nathan Smith, Dec. 23. Operation Christmas Convoy delivered gifts to Soldiers on remote forward operating bases for the holiday season. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Burnett)
Seven Task Force Resolute Soldiers reenlist in Afghanistan
January 3, 2012
General Raymond T. Odierno, the U.S. Army Chief of Staff, administers the Oath of Reenlistment to approximately 30 Soldiers deployed to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan Dec. 21. Seven of the reenlisting Soldiers are assigned to Task Force Resolute. Following the ceremony, Odierno spoke to the crowd of roughly 1,000 Soldiers thanking them for their sacrifice, and continued devotion to our nation. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Krista Payne Task Force Resolute Public Affairs)
733rd MSG sets up Soldier ‘Thank You’ Center
December 22, 2011
Soldiers take free snacks from the “Soldier ‘Thank You’ Center” table Dec. 15 at the Fort Eustis 733rd Mission Support Group Soldier Support Center. Lani Gates of the Military Personnel Branch of the SSC came up with the idea for the “Soldier ‘Thank You’ Center” and all the staff at the SSC pitched in as a way of thanking servicemembers during the holiday season for all they do for their country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jeff Nevison/Released)
Annual bird count spots more than 800 feathered flyers
December 22, 2011
An American kestrel, a small breed of falcon, perches on a marker near the Lighter-Than-Air bypass at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Dec. 17, 2011. Members of the base community conducted the semi-annual bird count Saturday. Eight personnel spotted 825 birds of 50 different species at sites around the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Anna Hayman/Released)
497th ISR Group closes out mission in Iraq, looks ahead to next chapter
December 20, 2011
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. — Col. Patrick Shortsleeve, 497th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Group commander, speaks about the contributions of the intelligence community to the war in Iraq during an end of operations in Iraq ceremony here Dec. 19, 2011. The observance highlighted the team's efforts and dedication and reflected on the passing years of servicemembers' commitment to Operation New Dawn. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hawkins)
Children enjoy adventures during EFMP Empowerment Hour
December 15, 2011
Pablo Rosa (left), 4, and his brother, Jesus Rosa, 6, make snow men with marshmallows as their mother, Lisandra Rosa, looks on. (Photo by Toni Guagenti)
MEDDAC Soldier earns Eustis NCO of the Year honor
December 15, 2011
Sgt. Jacquelyn Waddell, McDonald Army Health Center biomedical technician, is NCO of the Year for Fort Eustis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hawkins/Released)
597th Trans. Bde. specialist earns Eustis Soldier of the Year honor
December 15, 2011
Spc. Francisco Espino, 690th Rapid Port Opening Element transportation manager and coordinator, is Soldier of the Year for Fort Eustis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hawkins/Released)
1st MXG NCO earns STEP promotion
December 15, 2011
U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Robbins, 1st Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Gary Carter, 1st FW command chief, present Tech. Sgt. Reese Delavan, 1st Maintenance Squadron munitions inspector, with a Stripes for Exceptional Performers certificate and technical sergeant's insignia at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Dec. 13, 2011. Delavan was promoted to technical sergeant as part of the STEP Program, designed to promote noncommissioned officers who demonstrate excellent performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Newman/Released)