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Langley food service to compete for annual Hennessy Trophy
October 12, 2011
1st Lt. Keturah Johnson, 633rd Force Support Squadron food service officer, serves Master Sgt. Robert West, 633rd Logistic Readiness Squadron quality assurance liaison, pizza during lunch at the Crossbow Dining Facility at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Oct. 6, 2011. The 633rd FSS is competing for the John L. Hennessy Trophy, which is awarded to Air Force installations for having the best food-service program in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Camilla Griffin/Released)
Wilderness challenge, 52 miles of fitness, fun, teamwork
October 11, 2011
Members of Joint Task Force Civil Support Team paddle through Class V rapids on the Gauley River in Fayetteville W. Va., October 7, 2011. The 13-mile, white water race was one of five events scheduled during the 11th Annual Wilderness Challenge; in which 29 teams participated. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Newman/Released)
Langley medics apply make-up magic in local airport disaster response exercise
October 6, 2011
Staff Sgt. Andrea Alexander, 633rd Medical Group medic, applies moulage to a Denbigh High School student during the Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport’s disaster response mass casualty exercise Oct. 5. The exercise marked the first time any of the medics participating had applied the make-up, which realistically simulates injuries to provide emergency responders with more accurate representations of casualties in exercise scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason J. Brown/RELEASED)
Langley firefighters offer demos, information for Fire Prevention Week
October 5, 2011
Firefighters from the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron and Yorktown Fire Department test the structural stability of a building after a fire in base housing in April 2010. The fire caused more than $100,000 damage and displaced three families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Rebecca Montez/Released)
Engineers lead the way: 633rd CES sets record at ACC annual awards
October 4, 2011
Ten engineers from the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron, several pictured here, earned honors in the 2011 Air Combat Command Civil Engineer Awards. presented Oct. 6, 2011 at the Langley Club at Langley Air Force Base, Va. The squadron's big win marks the most awards earned by one unit in the history of the awards presentation. The 633rd CES winners will advance to the Air Force CE Awards, scheduled for February 2010 in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Racheal Watson/RELEASED)
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.