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JBLE Service members lay 'Wreaths Across America'
December 17, 2013
Volunteers laid holiday wreaths on the grave sites of Service members during the “Wreaths Across America” program at the Hampton National Veteran Cemetery in Hampton, Va., Dec. 14, 2013. Military personnel and members of the local community laid more than 7,000 wreaths at national veteran cemeteries in Hampton Roads. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Teresa Aber/Released)
Service members, local community 'Race 'Round the Base'
December 17, 2013
Participants run during the 4th annual “Race ‘Round the Base” at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Dec. 14, 2013. The 10-mile race took participants on a loop around and through portions of Langley. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jarad A. Denton/Released)
439th SCOS face off to feed the needy
December 17, 2013
U.S. Air Force Airmen and civilians of the 439th Supply Chain Operations Squadron bomber mission capable flight were recognized for collecting the most canned goods during their 30-day food drive challenge at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Dec. 13, 2013. The team collected 949 cans to support the Eastern Virginia Food Bank. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Victoria H. Taylor/Released)
'Reindeer Run' brings festive fitness fun to Soldiers
December 17, 2013
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mark MacCarley, Army Training and Doctrine Command deputy chief of staff, center, reviews Soldiers during the Reindeer Run at Fort Eustis, Va., Dec. 13, 2013. The run raised awareness for the U.S. Marine Corps “Toys for Tots” program at Fort Eustis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Harvill/Released)
Fort Eustis celebrates season during 'Breakfast with Santa'
December 17, 2013
Participants enjoy breakfast provided by the Fort Eustis Club during the “Breakfast with Santa” event at Fort Eustis, Va., Dec. 14, 2013. The event featured a variety of activities for children, such as an arts and crafts station, an area with coloring books and toys and an opportunity to visit Santa Claus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Harvill/Released)
AFC2IC Center closes after 16 years
December 17, 2013
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. William Fowler, left, Air Force Command and Control Integration Center knowledge operations superintendent and Senior Master Sgt. Lee Slaughter, AFC2IC fielded tactical data links superintendent, fold the AFC2IC unit guidon as Stan Newberry, AFC2IC director, looks on during AFC2IC’s closing ceremony, Hampton, Va., Dec. 16, 2013. The AFC2IC was created in 1997 to optimize command and control as an integral part of airpower and to achieve success through decision superiority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Connor Estes/Released)
Soldiers' season's greetings: Holiday Card Lane brings cheer to Fort Eustis
December 17, 2013
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 David Wells, A Company, 1st Battalion, 222nd Aviation Regiment executive officer, received first place honors within his unit during the Holiday Card Lane competition award ceremony at Fort Eustis, Va., Dec. 13, 2013. Joint Task Force Civil Support and A Company, 1-210th Avn. Rgt. were awarded second and third, respectively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Harvill/Released)
USAF Hospital Langley continues 'growing to meet your needs'
December 17, 2013
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Service members now receive expedited airport security screenings
December 16, 2013
Beginning Dec. 20, 2013, Soldiers will be eligible for expedited pre-flight screening, meaning they'll be able to get into the express line where they don't have to remove their shoes and belts or laptops from their baggage. Pictured here are Soldiers going through a non-expedited line. The man on the left is thanking a Soldier for his service. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Damian Steptore/Released)
DOD adds synthetic marijuana to random drug testing
December 16, 2013
The Department of Defense has expanded its zero tolerance for the use of illicit drugs to include synthetic marijuana, also known as "spice," the director of DOD's drug testing and program policy announced in December 2013. In addition to testing for synthetic marijuana, the military also randomly tests all Service members for marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines and other drugs in the amphetamine class, including methamphetamines and the drug known as "ecstasy." The test also looks for codeine and morphine, oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, Vicodin and different diazepines, such as Valium and Xanax. (Courtesy graphic)