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Airmen standardize procedures to ensure patient, aircrew safety
June 7, 2011
Senior Airman Cyril McKenney, left, and Airman 1st Class Dennis Nellessen, 451st Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Detachment 1 Contingency Aeromedical Staging Facility aerospace medical technicians, search the bag of a wounded Marine for any potentially dangerous or contraband items during an anti-hijacking check prior to loading wounded Marines onto a C-130 Hercules at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, May 26, 2011. Airmen McKenney and Nellessen are deployed from the 633d Medical Operations Squadron, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. Airman 1st Class Dennis Nellessen, 451st Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Detachment 1 Contingency Aeromedical Staging Facility, aerospace medical technician, searches the bag of a wounded Marine for any potentially dangerous or contraband items during an anti-hijacking check prior to loading wounded Marines onto a C-130 Hercules at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan. The CASF team is responsible for taking care of patients and transporting them from the staging facility and hospital to a waiting aircraft who are then taken to the next level of medical care. Airman Nellessen is deployed from the 633rd Medical Operations Squadron, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz/Released)
'Return to Duty' patients find safe haven at CASF
June 7, 2011
Ride 2 Recovery sweeps through Hampton Roads
June 7, 2011
Ride 2 Recovery Memorial Challenge participants pass through Newport News, Va., June 3, 2011. The mission of the Ride 2 Recovery is to improve the health and wellness of wounded warriors by providing long-lasting, life-challenging experience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teresa Zimmerman/Released)
ER relocation canceled
June 2, 2011
Contractors completed the installation of 45 energy-efficient brick panels on the south side of the east wing of USAF Hospital Langley at Langley Air Force Base, Va., May 30. As a result, hospital administrators will not relocate the emergency room and related services during weekends as initially planned. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason J. Brown/Released)
Hurricane forecasters predict above-average 2011 season
June 1, 2011
An "active to extremely active" hurricane season is expected for the Atlantic Basin this year according to the seasonal outlook issued by the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration. As with every hurricane season, this outlook underscores the importance of having a hurricane preparedness plan in place. Do not wait until a hurricane threatens Hampton Roads to develop a plan for survival. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Engineers clear the way
May 26, 2011
Staff Sgt. Corey Winchester, 633d Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and equipment craftsman, works to clear a fallen tree after a storm at Langley Air Force Base, Va., May 24, 2011. Civil engineers worked quickly to clear trees and other debris after a storm that produced heavy rains and wind gusts in excess of 50 knots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. April Wickes)(RELEASED)
Running for Operation Warm Heart
May 25, 2011
Airmen, families, and friends sprint at the start the Langley First Sergeant’s Operation Warm Heart 5k Walk/Run at Langley Air Force Base, Va., May 20, 2011. More than $2,600 in proceeds were donated to Operation Warm Heart, a year-round program designed to assist Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antoinette Gibson) (RELEASED)
Motorcyclists ‘ride for life’
May 24, 2011
Members of the Armed Forces participate in the 2011 Ride for Life motorcycle event at Fort Eustis, Va., April 20, 2011. Over 70 military members participated to support the Wounded Warrior Program and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jeff Nevison) (Released)
Servicemembers receive 'tidal' wave of appreciation
May 24, 2011
Senior Airman Joshua Wyant, 633d Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilating and air conditioning technician, throws the ceremonial first pitch during the Norfolk Tides’ Military Appreciation Night Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Harbor Park Stadium in Norfolk, Va. Airman Wyant earned the honor for his selection as Joint Base Langley-Eustis’ 2010 Airman of the Year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class)(RELEASED)
1 FW experiences change in command
May 24, 2011
Maj. Gen. Stephen L. Hoog, 9th Air Force commander, passes the guidon to Col. Kevin J. Robbins during the 1st Fighter Wing change-of-command ceremony at Langley Air Force Base, Va., May 23, 2011. Colonel Robbins assumed command of the wing from Col. Matthew Molloy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christina M. Styer)(RELEASED)