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POL troops fuel the fight against ISIS
October 5, 2017 — SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Much like day-to-day life in modern society, the military relies on fuels to power its ground and air operations. The fuels management section of the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron is tasked with the control, distribution and testing of the mission essential fuels that keep the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing and... MORE

o ensure that all the installation’s fuel quality is kept up to industry standards, Staff Sgt. Boyle conducts daily quality assurance tests for water, solids and additives in the fuel.

Paving way to mission readiness
October 4, 2017 — An engine revs as tires roll over the silky black top steadily reaching 40, 50, 60 miles per hour, then, all of a sudden, the front tire sinks into a pothole. The chassis slams against the asphalt, the steering wheel jerks to the side as the sound of screeching tires echo—the car has lost control. If a pilot in control of a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor were to find such a pothole as it screamed down the runway, the outcome could be catastrophic. To prevent such an incident, the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron is tasked with the up keep of the oldest active U.S. Air Force airfield, which supports 5th generation weapons systems. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Trevor Harrison, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and construction craftsman, cuts pavement with a power saw at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 25, 2017.

Take command: Register to learn about upcoming changes to TRICARE
October 4, 2017 — The Military Health System is modernizing TRICARE to better serve you and respond to changes in law and policy. Join us for our next webinar on Thursday, Oct. 5, from 1 to 2 p.m. (EDT) to learn how TRICARE is changing and how to prepare for these changes... MORE

Beginning in January 2018, there will be changes to the TRICARE benefit. (Courtesy photo)

AF selects 2017 All-Air Force Men’s Basketball Trial Camp Candidates
October 3, 2017 — The Air Force recently selected attendees for the 2017 All-Air Force Men’s Basketball Trial Camp... MORE

Fire Prevention Week: ‘Every Second Counts, Plan 2 Ways Out!’
October 2, 2017 — National Fire Prevention Week is traditionally observed by fire departments throughout the U.S. to promote maximum participation in fire and life safety education. This year’s events are scheduled from October 8-14, 2017... MORE

Keith Boyd, Fort Eustis Fire and Emergency Services assistant fire chief, cheers on Victoria, age 10, daughter of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Terrance Haggard, 2nd Staff and Faculty, U.S. Army Transportation School instructor, as she puts out a fire during Fire Prevention Week at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Oct. 15, 2016. Children were given the opportunity to extinguish a fire, while supervised by firefighters, to understand how to properly use an extinguisher. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)

Governor teams with military children to improve community
September 29, 2017 — Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe paid a visit to General Stanford Elementary School students at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 29, 2017... MORE

Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe paid a visit to General Stanford Elementary School students at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 29, 2017.

ATC team exceeds standards under stress
September 27, 2017 — The Air Traffic Control Tower team on Langley Air Force Base received recognition for its efforts during an abundance of high visibility events, which happened last year... MORE

(From left) U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Richard Smith, 1st Operation Support Squadron air traffic controller, and Staff Sgt. Joshua Shaffer, 1st OSS tower watch supervisor pose for a photo at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 26, 2017.

733rd MSG welcomes new command sergeant major
September 27, 2017 — The 733rd Mission Support Group hosted a change of responsibility ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 27, 2017... MORE

The 733rd Mission Support Group hosted a change of responsibility ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 27, 2017.

Oktoberfest celebration welcomes fall
September 27, 2017 — The 733rd Mission Support Group hosted the annual Oktoberfest celebration at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 22, 2017... MORE

The 633rd Force Support Squadron hosted an Oktoberfest celebration at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 22, 2017.

Sound the alarm: Fire prevention week is coming!
September 26, 2017 — It’s midnight and a family is sound asleep. All of a sudden, everyone is awakened by a loud alarm—the smoke detectors are going off. Everyone jumps out of bed and heads to the front door, but it is blocked by fire... MORE

“Sparky” the Firedog greets students from Samuel P. Langley Elementary School, Hampton Va., before their tour at of the Langley Air Force Base fire department at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Oct. 12, 2016. In addition to touring the department, students learned how firefighters put on their protective gear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle)

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