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JBLE, local police train in domestic violence intervention
June 21, 2017 — Officers and patrolmen of Joint Base Langley-Eustis, and Hampton Roads law enforcement community attended a Domestic Violence Intervention Training course, June 12 through June 16, 2017. The course was hosted by the 3rd and 221st Military Police Detachment from JBLE, along with instructors from the U.S. Army Military Police School Behavioral Science Education Training and Mobile Training Team. Geared to teach alternative techniques in communicating with victims, family members and accusers of domestic violence, the 40-hour course was provided for civilian and military law enforcement officers from Camp Peary, Newport News and JBLE... MORE

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Paul Benenati, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command deputy chief of staff, speaks to the graduates of the Domestic Violence Intervention Training course during a graduation ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., June 16, 2017. Benenati gave advice on how to use alternative techniques in communicating with victims. (U.S. Air Force photo/Angela D. Watson)

Army divers inspect Third Port to ensure mission readiness
June 21, 2017 — The 74th Engineer Dive Detachment deep sea divers participated in an underwater training exercise to sharpen their skills at Joint Base Langley Eustis on June 5, 2017. Two weeks later, the detachment assigned to the 92nd Engineer Battalion, inspected the piers at Third Port, located at Fort Eustis, to determine if repairs were required to keep the port operational. “Third Port is the Army’s main vessel East Coast port,” said U.S. Army 1st Lt. Nate Cardinal, 74th Eng. Dive Det., 92nd Eng. Btn., executive officer. “Third Port (staff) suspect there may be some erosion from beneath the piers. This could potentially weaken the structurally integrity and make it unsafe for heavy equipment and people to be working on the piers.”... MORE

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 74th Engineer Dive Detachment, 92nd Engineer Battalion, review what to look for when inspecting the piers at Third Port during a diving mission at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., June 20, 2017. The divers regularly inspect the piers to determine if repairs are needed to keep the port operational. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

SARM: Keeping warfighters on track
June 20, 2017 — U.S. Air Force F-22 pilots at Joint Base Langley-Eustis work closely with U.S. Air Force T-38 Talon pilots, who pose as adversary air, to improve their war-fighter capabilities. However, before pilots can perform their duties, they must sharpen their skills and ensure they have proper documentation before they fly. T-38 pilots assigned to the 71st Fighter Training Squadron rely on a 3-person team, known as the squadron aviation resource managers, who ensure they are “good-to-go” when it comes to being legally qualified to fly. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kevin O’Hara II, 71st Fighter Training Squadron aviation resource manager journeyman, responds to an airfield radio transmission at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., June 16, 2017. Squadron aviation resource managers coordinate with several agencies including maintenance, weather and base operations personnel to ensure a smooth transition from the ground to the air and vice versa. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Areca T. Bell)

Problem solvers: Ombudsmen assists wounded, ill or injured find care
June 20, 2017 — Established in 2007, the U.S. Army Medical Command Ombudsman Program has been helping service members and their families navigate through the medical needs after being wounded, ill or injured. Initially created by the U.S. Navy as a role filled by military spouses, MEDCOM ombudsmen have transitioned into a vital resource on installations by looking out for the morale and welfare of military families. Ombudsmen serve as neutral mediators, or resource consultants, that act as liaisons between the military or family member, MEDCOM and the Medical Treatment Facility commander, to communicate the needs and concerns of the patient... MORE

The U.S. Army Medical Command Ombudsman Program has been helping service members and their families navigate through their medical needs after being wounded, ill or injured. Starting in the U.S. Navy as a role filled by military spouses, MEDCOM ombudsmen have transitioned into a vital resource on installations by looking out for the morale and welfare of military families. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

CES Airmen navigate through deployment training
June 20, 2017 — As an improvised explosive device detonated, everyone dropped to the ground. For just one moment, there is silence, then shouts of assurance echo throughout the air. Although just a training environment with simulated IEDs, the situation appeared real for the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen donned in Kevlar vests and helmets. The simulated situation was part of the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron’s Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force land navigation and convoy training held at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, June 15, 2017... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Milavickas, left, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and construction equipment craftsman, and Tech. Sgt. Matthew Lawrence, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron NCO of explosive ordnance device training, search for a designated location during a Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force land navigation training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., June 15, 2017. The 633rd CES Airmen perform Prime BEEF training every month to establish and maintain deployment readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

New ID law affects JBLE access
June 20, 2017 — Beginning Oct. 10, 2017, Joint Base Langley-Eustis will begin enforcing more stringent ID policies in accordance with Federal Law passed in 2005. This will affect the ability to access the base with a Virginia state-issued ID. The REAL ID Act, passed by Congress in 2005, officially went into effect June 6, 2017; however, the Department of Homeland Security issued a grace period for enforcing the act, which extends through Oct. 10, 2017. ... MORE

Army celebrates 242nd year
June 14, 2017 — U.S. Army Soldiers began the Army’s 242nd Birthday Celebration with a run and cake cutting ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., June 14, 2017. The celebrations will continue throughout the week with a streamer ceremony and a Music Under the Stars concert, performed by the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band, at Magnolia Park, at 7 p.m., June 15, 2017... MORE

U.S. Army Col. Ralph L. Clayton, 733rd Mission Support Group commander, honors the Army’s 242nd Birthday with a cake cutting ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., June 14, 2017. Following Army tradition, the youngest Army officer and enlisted member cut the birthday cake alongside the commander. The youngest officer was, left, U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Marie Music, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) transportation officer and the youngest enlisted member was, right, U.S. Army Pvt. Kayla Kramer, 128th Aviation Brigade Advanced Individual Training student. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

Cleaning the bay, one oyster at a time
June 14, 2017 — To help clean the Chesapeake Bay, students from Booker Elementary School teamed up with members of Joint Base Langley-Eustis to build an oyster reef on base, June 8, 2017. According to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, oyster reefs form a complex ecosystem, for filter feeders, like oysters, which contribute to the filtration capacity of the reef. ... MORE

Students from Booker Elementary School plant oysters at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., June 8, 2017. The goal with planting the oysters was for them to multiply into a healthy new oyster rock and ecosystem which in turn creates a healthier bay. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Nin Leclerec)

Flag Day: Honoring the red, white and blue
June 14, 2017 — On June 14, 1777, the Second Congressional Congress adopted the flag of the United States of America; later in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed June 14 as the day to officially celebrate our flag. More than 100 years after the holiday’s inception, the United States celebrates Flag Day as a commemoration to the emblem of the nation. Throughout history the flag has evolved, much like the U.S., to represent the growth and struggles of what the nation is today. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Luke Goins, 633d Force Support Squadron ceremonial honor guardsman, inspects the edges of the American Flag, after performing a flag folding ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., June 12, 2017. It has been more than 100 years since the holiday’s inception by President Woodrow Wilson, in 1916. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)

Army, AF offer COOL education benefits to service members
June 14, 2017 — To prepare service members for their future in the civilian job market, the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force launched the Credentialing Opportunities On-Line program in 2015. Through the COOL program, the military helps veterans compete for jobs in the civilian sector, decreasing the population of unemployed veterans. Through the program, enlisted service members can obtain certifications and licenses to not only enhance their current work performance, but enhance their likelihood of civilian employment after they leave the service... MORE

Since 2015, the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force have offered the Credentialing Opportunities On-Line program for military members to obtain certifications and licenses within their career field. The program was established to enhance service members’ current work performance and their likelihood of civilian employment after they leave the service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

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