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'Freedom's Fortress' deactivated after 188 years of service
September 20, 2011
(From left) Fort Monroe Garrison Commander Col. Anthony D. Reyes and Command Sgt. Maj. Lesly McCorkle furl the garrison colors for final casing at Fort Monroe's deactivation ceremony Sept. 15. The historic fort, known as "Freedom's Fortress," deactivated after 188 years of service. (U.S. Army photo by Sid Lilly/Released)
Langley remembers nation’s POWs, MIAs in ceremony
September 19, 2011
Airmen from the Langley Air Force Base Honor Guard raise the Prisoners of War/Missing in Action Flag during the Joint Base Langley-Eustis National POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony Sept. 16, 2011. More than 40 guests attended the ceremony, which included a speech by former POW and retired Navy Cmdr. Paul E. Galanti. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason J. Brown/RELEASED)
$7.5 million geothermal-energy project in the works for Langley
September 19, 2011
This parking lot next to Air Combat Command Headquarters is one of two locations planned for geothermal-energy wells at Langley Air Force Base, Va. The 633rd Civil Engineering Squadron said construction could begin as early as November and would put this parking lot out of commission for at least a year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Randy Redman/ Released)
Langley Marina offers home for boat enthusiasts
September 15, 2011
Larry Eason, Langley Marina manger, points out ways for retired Lt. Col. Jack Sornberger to tie his 27-foot Ericson Sail Boat ‘Slow Ride’ down Aug. 24 before Hurricane Irene struck Hampton Roads. The Langley Marina offers 75 wet slips and 95 dry slips to store boats for Department of Defense ID holders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Monica Miller-Rodgers/RELEASED)
JBLE job fair maintains success
September 15, 2011
Sgt. Elton Gofoe, 510th Human Resources Company and his wife, Autumn, consider job opportunities during the job fair at the Fort Eustis Club Sept. 8. The bi-annual event is held for military and civilians to meet face-to-face with possible employers for a smoother transition during the interview process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hawkins/RELEASED)
Gen. Fraser receives Red Tail Jacket
September 13, 2011
T.J. Spann, Tidewater Chapter-Tuskegee Airmen Incorporated president, and Grant Williams Sr, Tidewater Chapter-Tuskegee Airmen Incorporated speakers bureau chairman, help U.S. Air Force Gen. William M. Fraser III, commander of Air Combat Command, put on his red jacket during the Honorary Tuskegee Airmen event at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Sept. 8, 2011. The jacket is a historical nod to the Red Tail P-51 flown by the Tuskegee Airmen, who were supported by nearly 19,000 Tuskegee Airmen ground-support forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Racheal Watson/Released)
Air Force birthday retreat ceremony scheduled
September 13, 2011
155th ICTC keeps things moving in Afghanistan
September 9, 2011
Soldiers assigned to the 155th Inland Cargo Transfer Company, 10th Transportation Battalion, 7th Sustainment Brigade, began arriving to Afghanistan June 29 under the leadership of Capt. Tera Autrey and 1st Sgt. Anthony Sanders. With a non-stop operational tempo, the unit continues to work diligently, leaving its mark of victory on each of its operational bases. (US Army photo by 1st Lt. Nadine Deery/Released)
Small command’s publications have impact on joint war fighters
September 9, 2011
Air Land Sea Applications Center and Joint Actions Steering Committee members pose with attendees of the JASC meeting at ALSA headquarters on Langley Air Force Base. About 35 military and civilian leaders gathered at ALSA for the triennial JASC meeting Aug. 30 and 31 to update JASC members on the status of the tactical war fighting publications ALSA publishes (Courtesy photo)
Childhood cancer rider makes stop at Eustis
September 9, 2011
Mark Davis looks at the photo and bio of Brett Gosnell, 20, on his bicycle before beginning a portion of his ride at Fort Eustis Aug. 30. Gosnell died in 2006 of rhabdomyosarcoma, a form of muscle cancer, and is part of Davis' Chain of Children. (Photo by Monica Miller Rodgers/Released)