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JBLE hosts Canadian Air Cadets, strengthens international bonds
March 13, 2014 — U.S. Service members from Joint Base Langley-Eustis hosted more than 100 Royal Canadian Air Cadets from the 180th Mosquito Squadron, 173rd Tiger Squadron and the 342nd Bedford Lions Squadron March 12 and 13.The tours on each installation showed the Canadian units the U.S. military mission, teaching the cadets about international partnerships. The... MORE

Royal Canadian Air Cadets from the 342nd Bedford Lions Squadron listen to a briefing at the 633rd Logistics Readiness Squadron during a tour of Langley Air Force Base, Va., March 12, 2014. The tour showed more than 30 cadets the U.S. military mission, teaching them about international partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class R. Alex Durbin/Released) (This image was cropped to emphasize subject)

Armistead Gate, Lee Road closure
March 12, 2014 — Due to the third phase of the Lee Road construction project at Langley Air Force Base, the Armistead Gate is scheduled to close March 14-16.Beginning 7 p.m. on March 14, the gate will close to both in and outbound traffic. Individuals must use other base entrances to access Langley. In addition to the gate closure, Lee Road will also shut down.The... MORE

Eustis holds national prayer breakfast
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Retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Bradley May discusses the importance of faith during the 2014 National Prayer Breakfast at Fort Eustis, Va., March 6, 2014. May referenced the story of a Soldier who overcame his disabilities and the positive benefits of relying on his faith. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Austin Harvill/Released) (Photo cropped, color balanced, and contrast adjusted to enhance image)

New nutrition: MCAHC tips on health
March 11, 2014 — In the Department of Defense Total Force Fitness diagram, nutrition represents one of the eight main concepts of fitness. National Nutrition Month takes place during March, and Service members looking to improve their nutritional fitness have options to change their habits in healthy, easy-to-manage ways, said Mary Rewinski, McDonald Army Health... MORE

Obesity has been steadily rising since the turn of the millennium, and has yet to decline. Currently, more than a third of all Americans are clinically obese, largely due to poor diets, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (photo courtesy of CDC)

TRICARE ends walk-in admin services at JBLE
March 11, 2014 — As part of a plan to end administrative walk-in services for 189 service centers, TRICARE will close their offices at Joint Base Langley-Eustis April 1.Although the Langley and Eustis facilities will stop accepting walk-ins, beneficiaries can accomplish administrative tasks online or by phone, explained Austin Camacho, TRICARE Benefit Information... MORE

The House of Representatives passed legislation specifying that Tricare and non-appropriated fund health plans meet all of the requirements for proof of insurance, in response to Republican concerns that military families might face the fine.

633rd ABW Safety offers mandatory motorcycle safety courses
March 11, 2014 — As the snow begins to melt and temperatures rise, motorcyclists can look forward to brushing the dust off their bikes and hitting the roads. However, they must first brush up on safety.Beginning March 18, the 633rd Air Base Wing Safety Office will offer multiple motorcycle safety courses on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the spring and summer... MORE

A motorcycle rider, clad in appropriate personal protective gear, drives along Ward Road during the 30th Intelligence Squadron’s motorcycle safety rally at Langley Air Force Base, Va., March 26, 2012. The purpose of the rally was to educate riders about safe riding practices and important regulations to follow during the upcoming motorcycle season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Harvill/Released)

Langley captain helps save local family
March 11, 2014 — On the evening of Feb. 11, 2014, a family was driving to their home in Suffolk, Va., when the driver, London Dubois, lost control of the vehicle and plummeted into a retention pond. A nearby resident scrambled toward the vehicle desperate to help the family trapped within.Fortunately, a U.S Air Force doctor was walking nearby, and sprang into... MORE

Air Force officials announce FY15 force structure changes
March 10, 2014 — Air Force officials released force structure changes today resulting from the fiscal year 2015 President's Budget announced March 4.To ensure the service successfully transitions to a leaner force that remains ready, the Air Force plans to remove almost 500 aircraft across the inventories of all three components over the next five years. "The... MORE

New apps provide Airmen mobile medical education and tools
March 10, 2014 — Two free mobile applications produced by the Center of Excellence for Medical Multimedia, or CEMM, are now available for Airmen and all military health system beneficiaries.The CEMM Virtual Medical Center app and a pregnancy app called "My Pregnancy A to Z Journal" are available for free download from the iTunes store as well as the Android... MORE

DOD removes 20 areas from imminent danger pay list
March 10, 2014 — The Department of Defense has removed 20 areas from its list of locations that qualify for imminent danger pay starting June 1, in a move that is expected to affect approximately 50,000 Service members.DOD officials announced in January that service members in the 20 areas would no longer receive the additional imminent danger rate of $225 per... MORE

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