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Congress passes bill reopening federal government
October 17, 2013 — President Barack Obama signed legislation late Oct. 16, bringing federal employees back to work after Congress finally resolved the budget logjam which led to a 16-day shutdown.Senate leaders championed bipartisan legislation to reopen the government and remove the threat of government default on its debts. All federal government employees -... MORE

Preventing kitchen fires: JBLE hosts Fire Prevention Week
October 16, 2013 — The Joint Base Langley-Eustis fire departments hosted Fire Prevention Week Oct. 6 through 12 to raise awareness, give demonstrations and provide tips on how to prevent kitchen fires.According to the National Fire Protection Association, more fires start in kitchens than any other place in the home. Unattended cooking was a factor in 34 percent of... MORE

Children watch a “Freddie the Fire Truck” demonstration at the fire department during an open house at Fort Eustis, Va., Oct. 12, 2013. During the open house, children were taught how to dial 911, given a fire-truck tour and shown basic life-saving skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ciara Wymbs/Released)

Oktoberfest: Connecting through culture
October 16, 2013 — Despite inclement weather, more than 200 Airmen turned out to celebrate the second annual Oktoberfest event at the Langley Club, Oct.11.Oktoberfest is the oldest and largest fair held annually, primarily in Munich, Germany, from the last week in September until Oct. 3, German Unity day. The Oktoberfest tradition started in 1810 as a celebration the... MORE

Service members listen to “The Happy Dutchmen,” a local German band, during the second annual Oktoberfest at the club on Langley Air Force Base, Va., Oct. 11, 2013. The event was designed to boost morale and camaraderie for military personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Connor Estes/Released)

CFC suspended as shutdown continues
October 15, 2013 — As a result of the government shutdown, the Department of Defense has indefinitely suspended the Combined Federal Campaign.The campaign was slated to start its official solicitation period Sept. 1 and run through Dec. 15.According to a memorandum released Oct. 9, CFC campaign activities are not excepted from furlough, nor are they appropriate... MORE

Shutdown endangers reserve component readiness
October 15, 2013 — Reserve component personnel continue to be affected by the government shutdown, and officials are concerned about readiness.Within the Department of Defense, the reserve components are the Army National Guard, the Air National Guard, the Army Reserve, the Air Force Reserve, the Navy Reserve and the Marine Corps Reserve. The Coast Guard Reserve... MORE

JBLE recognizes Disability Employment Awareness Month
October 15, 2013 — In 1945, Congress designated the month of October as Disability Employment Awareness Month to recognize employment issues for people with disabilities. It also celebrates their contributions and highlights program efforts to facilitate full integration of disabled individuals into the American workforce.The Program for People with Disabilities... MORE

In 1945, Congress designated the month of October as Disability Employment Awareness Month to recognize employment issues for people with disabilities. It also celebrates their contributions and highlights program efforts to facilitate full integration of disabled individuals into the American workforce.

Yorktown Day: 232nd celebration of victory
October 15, 2013 — On Oct. 19, 1781, British General Lord Cornwallis surrendered 8,000 British soldiers and seamen to American and French forces in Yorktown, effectively ending fighting in the American Colonies and signaling the end of the Revolutionary War. Peace negotiations began in 1782; the "Treaty of Paris" was signed Sept. 3, 1783, formally recognizing the... MORE

Members of the 3rd Infantry Regiment – Commander-in-Chief’s Guard, from Fort Myer, Va., perform a demonstration of battle techniques used during the revolutionary war era in Yorktown, Va., as part of the annual Yorktown Day celebration, Oct. 19, 2012. Other festivities included a parade and a patriotic ceremony / wreath lying. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Wesley Farnsworth / Released)

Dietary supplement linked to hepatitis outbreak
October 15, 2013 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers to stop using OxyElite Pro, a dietary supplement, because of suspected links to acute hepatitis.The FDA, along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Hawaii Department of Health, are investigating reports of acute non-viral hepatitis in Hawaii where 29 cases are linked... MORE

While fitness is a critical element of military life, many supplements can do as much harm as good. The Operation Supplement Safety campaign is a program designed to educate service members, retirees, dependents, healthcare providers and Department of Defense civilians about dietary supplements and how to choose them wisely. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Staff Sgt. Jason McCasland)

Temporary suspension of CFC activities
October 11, 2013 — According to guidance released from the 2013 Combined Federal Campaign, all CFC activities in the continental United States are suspended. All CFC events, training and fundraisers will be postponed.During this interim period, employees are still able to initiate pledges through myPay. MORE

Personnel information during government shutdown
October 10, 2013 — The government shutdown is still in effect. Fortunately, nearly 90 percent of furloughed Department of Defense civilian employees were asked to return to work per guidance from Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel. This includes most civilians working at Joint Base Langley-Eustis."This is significant because our civilian workforce contributes... MORE

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