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718th IS welcomes new commander
December 10, 2013
U.S Air Force Col. Douglas Drakeley, 655th Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group commander, passes the squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Joshua Redden, 718th Intelligence Squadron commander, during an assumption of command ceremony at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Dec. 6, 2013. The mission of the 718th IS is to provide combat mission-ready intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance command and control, signal intelligence mission management and all-source analysts who process, exploit and disseminate ISR data, in support of the Distributed Common Ground System weapon system and combatant commanders. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo/Released)
Service spotlight: The Fort Eustis Club
December 10, 2013
The Fort Eustis Club, located at 2123 Pershing Ave., serves active duty Service members, retirees, family members and Department of Defense contractors. With the special-event office open seven days a week, the Fort Eustis Club offers many different amenities, including a lunch buffet Tuesday through Friday, retirement ceremonies, and unit parties and promotions. Additionally, the club also caters non-military events, such as weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and private holiday parties. The club will host "Breakfast with Santa" Dec. 14 at 9 a.m., a special viewing party for the Army/Navy college football game Dec. 14, and a New Year's Eve party Dec. 31. The Fort Eustis Club is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 878-5700.
Santa visits 'exceptional' family members
December 10, 2013
Jackson Cooper, son of U.S. Air Force Maj. Christopher Cooper, Air Combat Command Headquarters Directorate of Plans, Programs and Requirements chief of command and control, meets Santa Claus during the Exceptional Family Member Program's meet and greet at the Airman and Family Readiness Center at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Dec. 6, 2013. The event offered children the opportunity to be photographed with Santa. Jackson and his family hail from Yorktown, Va. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Areca T. Wilson/Released)
Eustis Christmas celebration lights up the night
December 10, 2013
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Ross Ridge, Initial Military Training Center of Excellence deputy commanding general, gives remarks during the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Fort Eustis, Va., Dec. 6, 2013. The annual ceremony traditionally marks the start of the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ciara Wymbs/Released)
480th ISR Wing celebrates 10 years of worldwide operations
December 10, 2013
Attendees view a display in honor of the 480th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing during the Heritage Observance Celebration at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Dec. 5, 2013. Since Dec. 1, 2003, the 480th ISR Wing has expanded to become the U.S. Air Force leader in globally-networked ISR operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Victoria H. Taylor/Released))
Special duty assignment pay to change for some Soldiers
December 9, 2013
Home away from home: ACE to host holiday celebration for Airmen
December 6, 2013
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mike Hegarty, 1st Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller gathers a snack in the Langley Community Center at Langley Air Force Base Va., Feb. 16, 2013. Hegarty is the secretary of Airmen Committed to Excellence, the organization that hosted the Valentine’s party for junior enlisted Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kimberly Nagle/Released)
TRICARE makes online customer service easier
December 6, 2013
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.
Langley brings light to holiday season
December 4, 2013
Children from the Bethel Manor Chapel Protestant Youth Choir sing to the crowd during the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Dec. 3, 2013. This year marked the 46th year of the annual holiday tradition, which was held on the chapel lawn. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Victoria H. Taylor/ Released)
AAFES, New Balance add new tread to wounded vets road to recovery
December 4, 2013
The “Footwear Care Package for Wounded Service Members” program is led by New Balance and AAFES to provide free footwear to wounded Service members. The military member is required to meet with their installation chaplain to receive a certificate, which would allow them to receive the sneakers. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Shaun Eagan/Released)