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480th ISR Wing commemorates the Battle of Britain
September 29, 2011
U.S. Air Force Col. Cristina Stone, vice commander of the 480th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing, addresses a crowd of more than 60 Airmen during the Battle of Britain Observance ceremony Sept. 15, 2011 at Langley Air Force Base, Va. The observance commemorated the 71st anniversary of The Battle of Britain and honored our British partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Hill/Released)
597th Trans. Bde. NCO to battle for 'Best Warrior' title
September 29, 2011
Sgt. Douglas A. McBroom participated in the Situational Training Exercise portion of the 2011 Army Materiel Command Best Warrior Competition July 13 at Rock Island Arsenal, Ill. He will compete for the NCO of the Year title at the upcoming 2011 Department of the Army Best Warrior Competition. (U.S. Army photo by Mark Diamond/Released)
Soldiers help renovate housing for single, pregnant women
September 29, 2011
Soldiers from the 690th Rapid Port Opening Element, 597th Transportation Brigade, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, trim shrubbery Sept. 22 on the property of Barrett Haven Home in Norfolk. This service project, hosted by “The Mission Continues” and “The Home Depot Foundation,” will improve the quality of life of the residents of Barrett Haven Home, which provides transitional housing and services to pregnant and/or single-female parents. (U.S. Army photo by Esther Dacanay/Released)
Vietnam veteran receives Soldier’s Medal for village rescue in 1968
September 29, 2011
Col. Thomas R. Wetherington (left), 733rd Mission Support Group and Army Support Activity commander, presents retired Lt. Col. Harold Campbell (second from left) the Soldier’s Medal and certificate, with his wife Annie and son, Steve, during an award ceremony at Fort Eustis Sept. 26, 2011. The medal is awarded to any servicemember who served with the Army and distinguished themselves by heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hawkins/Released)
New traffic pattern in LTA Bypass area
September 27, 2011
Construction of a traffic circle at the intersection of Weyland Road and LTA Bypass Road will soon begin and is expected to be completed by the end of November.
Langley kicks off 2011 CFC
September 27, 2011
U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Auch, 633rd Air Base Wing commander, speaks to volunteers at the Combined Federal Campaign 5K Run, Langley Air Force Base, Va., Sept. 22, 2011. The CFC promotes the spirit of philanthropy to support eligible non-profit organizations that provide health and human service benefits throughout the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teresa Cleveland/Released)
Revolutionary patriot interred on Langley honored in ceremony
September 26, 2011
David Griffith and Jeffrey Brown, compatriots of the Sons of the American Revolution Virginia Society, perform a musket salute with revolutionary war era rifles during a grave marking ceremony at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Sept. 24, 2011. The ceremony officially marked the gravesite of Revolutionary War citizen patriot George Booker, who built his home on the site of the modern-day Langley Club. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teresa Cleveland/Released)
Ready for anything
September 23, 2011
A mock aircraft is ignited during the major accident response exercise at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Sept. 22, 2011. The aircraft was set ablaze to evaluate first responders’ ability in intense situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Camilla Griffin/Released)
Fight off the flu
September 22, 2011
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mario Hartaway, 633rd Medial Operations Squadron aerospace medicine technician, administers a flu shot to U.S. Army Col. Reggie Austin, 633rd Air Base Wing vice commander, at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Sept. 22, 2011. The most effective way to prevent the majority of flu infections is through an annual vaccination combined with proper hand washing and cough etiquette. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teresa Cleveland/Released)
JBLE Airman finishes first Liberian Marathon
September 21, 2011
Staff Sgt. Mauricio Pasquale, 633rd Medical Operations Squadron medical technician, runs through a torrential downpour during the first Liberian Marathon Aug. 28, 2011. Pasquale is deployed to West Africa as part of Operation Onward Liberty. (Courtesy photo)