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Dealing with deployments easier for families with preparation, knowledge
August 10, 2010
MSgt Darrius Stone, Airman and Family Readiness Center superintendent, closes the heat press to create a one-of-a-kind pillowcase at the at the AFRC. The AFRC provides pillowcases and handbags with photos to the families of deploying servicemembers.
633d Air Base Wing commander joins AFSA
August 9, 2010
LANGLEY AFB, VA.--Col. Donald Kirkland, 633d Air Base Wing commander, signs the Air Force Sergeants’ Association membership form with the help of Tech. Sgt. Beverly Lutz, president of AFSA Chapter 358. The AFSA is a federally chartered, non-profit organization representing the professional and personal interests of active duty and retired enlisted members of the Air Force. Colonel Kirkland said he was honored to be asked to be part of the organization.
Power outage
August 6, 2010
Drawdown in Iraq doesn't mean fewer deployments
August 5, 2010
FORWARD OPERATING BASE MEHTAR LAM, Afghanistan -- Staff Sgt. Jessica Williams, 633d Medical Group Mental Health Flight, loads a mortar in preparation for a launch. WIlliams is currently deployed to Afghanistan, serving in combat stress care. (Courtesy photo)
Change of command
August 5, 2010
Col. Todd Isaacson, 93rd Signal Brigade incoming commander, returns the unit guidon to Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph J. McKinnon, 93rd Sig. Bde. command sergeant major, after receiving the guidon from Brig. Gen. Jennifer L. Napper, 7th Signal Command commanding general, signifying the 93rd Sig. Bde. change of command during the 93rd Sig. Bde. change of command ceremony July 30 at Seay Plaza.
Valuable benefits, services abound at ACS, AFRC
August 5, 2010
Army’s last transportation brigade closes 67-year history
August 5, 2010
Fort Eustis Commander and Chief of Army Transportation Brig. Gen. Brian R. Layer awards the Legion of Merit medal to 8th Transportation Brigade Commander Col. Daniel M. Georgi during the 8th Trans. Bde. deactivation ceremony July 30 at Wylie Theater, Fort Eustis.
Bidding farewell to Brig. Gen. Layer during transfer
August 5, 2010
Wounded Warrior is on the trail to recovery
August 5, 2010
Spec. Emily Gordnier, a wounded warrior at the Fort Eustis Warrior in Transition Unit, rides Winston, a 14-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse as equine assisted therapy instructor Kim Wendell, walks alongside at the Dream Catchers at Cori Sikich Therapeutic Riding Center in Toano. Gordnier is taking part in an equine assisted therapy program partnered between the Eustis WTU and Dream Catchers.
Armed Services Blood Program blood drive
August 4, 2010
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Daniel Belin, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth phlebotomist, loosens the tourniquet from Tech. Sgt. Cheri Morgan, Air Combat Command Surgeon General manager of medical manpower, during the Armed Services Blood Program blood drive at the Community Center Aug 4. The ASBP plays a key role in providing quality blood products for service members and their families in both peace and war. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Gul Crockett)