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MCAHC now tobacco-free campus
July 3, 2014 — In compliance with Air Force Instruction 40-102, Tobacco Use in the Air Force, and North Atlantic Regional Medical Command guidance, McDonald Army Health Center became a tobacco-free medical campus July 1. "The harmful effects of tobacco are the leading cause of preventable death and chronic illness in the United States today, and there is no... MORE

The McDonald Army Health Center became a tobacco-free campus July 1, in
support of the Department of Defense's goal of tobacco-free military
installations by the year 2020. The medical campus includes all property
owned and occupied by the medical and dental commands on Fort Eustis and
Fort Story. Parking lots are considered part of the medical campus as well,
and tobacco use is not permitted in private vehicles on the medical campus
property. (Photo illustration courtesy of U.S. Army)

JBLE to implement new entry control system
July 2, 2014 — Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia will begin implementing a new entry control system beginning the week of July 8, as a means to more efficiently and accurately regulate installation access.The new system, Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS), is a Department of Defense-owned networked database that uses handheld scanners to provide... MORE

The Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) scanner used by security forces allows the entry controller to see the card holder’s picture and information in detail. Starting Jun 1, card holders will no longer be required to go to the Sheppard Air Force Base visitor’s center to register their cards in the DBIDS system. (U.S. Air Force photo/Frank H. Carter)

Combined Arms Center commander: Army's future depends on training, education
June 27, 2014 — Lt. Gen. Robert B. Brown said training and educating Soldiers will be the keys to the Army's future.Brown, commanding general of the Combined Arms Center at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, delivered the keynote speech at the Training and Education 2025 and Beyond Industry Forum. The forum was held Wednesday and Thursday, here.The forum provided industry... MORE

11th Transportation Battalion, 7th Trans. Bde. (Ex.) holds COR
June 27, 2014 — MORE

U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Mathew Calhoun, 11th Transportation Battalion, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) command sergeant major, receives the noncommissioned officers’ sword from Lt. Col. Karl Linderman, 11th Transportation Battalion, 7th Trans. Bde. (Ex), during a change of responsibility ceremony held at Fort Story, Va., June 20, 2014. The passing of the noncommissioned officers’ sword represents a symbol of position and responsibility over an entire unit. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Stefanie Warner/Released)

President Requests $58.6 Billion for Overseas Contingencies
June 27, 2014 — President Barack Obama's fiscal year 2015 budget request for overseas contingency operations is significantly less than last year, but still provides the resources needed to protect the United States and its interests, Defense Department officials said.The request calls for $58.6 billion for the Defense Department in the fiscal year beginning Oct... MORE

Joint communications interoperability critical to warfighters
June 27, 2014 — Napoleon Bonaparte once said that "the secret of war lies in the communications."This is as true today as it was two centuries ago.The Army, along with its sister services, allies and first responders from across the country tested those lines of communications during a month-long Joint Users Interoperability Communications Exercise, or JUICE,... MORE

CSAF to sponsor three captains for PhD program
June 27, 2014 — The chief of staff of the Air Force will sponsor three eligible captains to pursue a doctorate degree through the fiscal year 2015 CSAF Captains Prestigious PhD Program, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced. "Intellectual development of officers, especially in critical thinking skills, relatively early in their careers will result in Air... MORE

Pilots, combat systems officers may be eligible for retention incentives
June 27, 2014 — Eligible active-duty pilots and combat systems officers have until Sept. 30 to apply for the fiscal year 2014 Aviator Retention Pay Program, Air Force officials said June 25."As we resize our force with the right balance of skills to meet Air Force mission requirements and continue to focus on retaining high-performing Airmen, ARP is a necessary... MORE

Eustis prepares for emergency during active shooter exercise
June 27, 2014 — A man in a green uniform stalks the halls of an elementary school, weapon in hand, as police sirens are heard approaching in the distance.That was the scene portrayed during Fort Eustis' active shooter exercise June 27, which was conducted to practice and evaluate installation emergency management procedures.The exercise took place at General... MORE

Members of the McDonald Army Health Center Installation Support Team at Fort Eustis Emergency Medical Services treat simulated casualties during an active shooter exercise at Fort Eustis, Va., June 26, 2014. The exercise involved multiple emergency support agencies, including the 733rd Security Forces Squadron, Fort Eustis Emergency Medical Services, the Fort Eustis Fire Department, McDonald Army Health Center and Newport News Fire Department. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katie Gar Ward/Released)

52nd Theater Gateway deploys to Southwest Asia
June 26, 2014 — MORE

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 52nd Theater Gateway, 53rd Transportation Battalion, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), stand in formation during a deployment ceremony at Fort Eustis, Va., June 21, 2014. The team headed to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Marian Alleva/Released)

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