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Commanders to nominate Airmen for developmental special duties
April 3, 2014
The U.S. Air Force has identified 10 specific developmental special duty assignments as part of an effort to drive Airmen into positions that positively impact the Air Force. Airmen in the rank of staff sergeant, technical sergeant and master sergeant are the focus of the nomination process, which was implemented to ensure the highest quality Airmen are placed in these positions. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Senior Airman Kayla Newman/Released)
Physical training uniform shortages through summer
April 1, 2014
Airmen trying to keep chilly temperatures from affecting their workout may have a difficult time finding the Air Force improved physical training uniform, or IPTU, pants and jackets this spring and summer. There will be a transition period as the legacy stock is depleted and the new stock is ordered. The shorts have already transitioned and the T-shirt is not affected. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kimberly Nagle/Released)
PGA Junior League Golf: JBLE juniors tee off
April 1, 2014
Joint Base Langley-Eustis will participate in the third annual Professional Golfers' Association of America's Junior League Golf season. JBLE juniors, ages 13 and under, have an opportunity to hone their skills, meet new friends and have a good time, said Andy Weissinger, JBLE golf general manager. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Areca T. Wilson/Released)
Exchange pricing parity ensures consistency worldwide
April 1, 2014
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JBLE Exchange rewards students with 'You Made the Grade' program
April 1, 2014
Military students can turn good grades into rewards with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service's "You Made the Grade" program. From first-graders to high school seniors, pupils who maintain a B average or hbetter are eligible for the program that recognizes academic excellence. The "You Made the Grade" program rewards military students with a coupon booklet filled with free offers and discounts, including food and snack offers from restaurants located within the Exchange locations. (Courtesy graphic)
7th Trans. Bde. (Ex.) Soldiers perform JLOTS training in Alaska
March 31, 2014
U.S. Army ST-914 (Small Tug) pushes the stern of the Logistics Support Vessel (LSV) 7 while maneuvering safely into port during a Joint Logistics Over the Shore (JLOTS) exercise at Port of Anchorage, Alaska, March 28, 2014. Soldiers from Fort Eustis' 7th Transportation Brigade (Ex.) joined other U.S. Service members in the JLOTS exercise, which trains personnel to execute offshore loading and unloading of strategic ships when fixed port facilities are unavailable or denied due to enemy activities. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Stefanie Warner/Released)
Tight budget may force involuntary separations
March 31, 2014
The involuntary separation of Soldiers from the force may be necessary as the U.S. Army draws down in strength over the next few years, the service's vice chief of staff told members of Congress March 26, 2014. U.S. Army Gen. John F. Campbell said bringing the force down to 490,000 will probably require about 5,000 involuntary separations over the next three years, while bringing the end strength down to 450,000 Soldiers by 2019 will be even tougher. (U.S. Army file graphic)
MyPers is one-stop shop for civilian personnel support
March 31, 2014
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JTF-CS helps preserve historic Nelson House in Yorktown
March 31, 2014
U.S. Navy Petty Officers 2nd Class Craig Beasley and Franchesca Foxx, Joint Task Force Civil Support operations specialists, dispose of leaves during an enlisted Service member volunteer event at the Nelson House in Yorktown, Va., March 21, 2014. The historic Nelson House is the former residence of Thomas Nelson, the fourth governor of Virginia and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Eleven enlisted JTF-CS personnel and one civilian volunteered to clean the grounds of the Nelson House by raking and disposing of leaves, laying new mulch, disposing of ground debris and grooming the overall property. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Gwendolyn Blakley/Released)
New BRAC round would save money, increase Army readiness
March 28, 2014
An AN/MLQ-34 "TACJAM" Countermeasure Set is moved from Fort Monmouth, N.J., to a museum in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., July 14, 2011. The Army will recommend a new round of Base Realignment and Closures for 2017 to the Office of the Secretary of Defense and Congress. The OSD will present its draft BRAC legislative proposal to Congress most likely by April. (U.S. Army file photo)