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Fort Eustis-based Coast Guard unit deploys to Middle East
January 11, 2012
U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Coast Guard Atlantic Area deputy commander, holds an all-hands session with Port Security 305 Jan. 3, 201, before the team deployed to the Middle East. The unit, which is based out of Fort Eustis' U.S. Army Transportation Center, will provide seaward security at strategic port locations around the North Arabian Gulf ensuring the free flow of personnel, equipment and commerce in the region during the six month deployment. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Office 2nd Class Michael Anderson/Released)
Construction projects continue at JBLE
January 11, 2012
Construction workers execute plans for a new tractor trailer check point outside the West Gate at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Jan. 9, 2011. There are multiple construction projects happening on the installation that may impact traffic patterns, continue to read the Peninsula Warrior for updates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Racheal Watson/Released)
Military Spouse Residency Relief Act continues to offer protection for military families
January 10, 2012
JBLE Tax Centers to open Feb. 1
January 9, 2012
The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Tax Centers will open their locations at Langley Air Force Base and Fort Eustis Feb. 1. The centers will operate until April 17 and will be staffed by Airmen, Soldiers and civilian volunteers, and will provide free tax preparation and services to active duty servicemembers, their dependents and retirees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hawkins/Released)
Lt. Gen. Perkins visits ATSC
January 9, 2012
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. David Perkins, the new Combined Arms Center commander, meets Col. Edward McGinley, System Training Integration and Devices Division, division chief during a his visit to the Army Training Support Center at Fort Eustis Jan 4. Lt. Gen. Perkins assumed command Nov. 22, 2011. The liuetenant general replaced Lt. Gen. Robert Caslen Jr., who is now the commander of the NATO training mission in Iraq and chief of the Office of Security Cooperation in Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Antoinette Gibson/Released)
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)