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'Iron Man'-style suit in early stages of development
October 18, 2013 — U.S. Special Operations Command wants its operators to be protected with what it informally calls an "Iron Man" suit, named after the fictional superhero.In September, U.S. Special Operations Command, known as SOCOM, made a Broad Agency Announcement for proposals for prototypes of the Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit (TALOS).The goal of TALOS... MORE

An artist's rendering of what the Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit might look like with its desired capabilities. (Courtesy photo)

Airmen ‘BEEF’ up at Fort Eustis
October 18, 2013 — U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron Prime Base Emergency Engineer Force (BEEF) conducted land navigation and simulated weapons training at Fort Eustis, Oct. 16.Prime BEEF units survey land to set up bare-bones facilities and flight lines at a moment's notice. In addition to the basic structural duties of a civil engineer... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron Prime Base Emergency Engineer Force (BEEF) search for their next marker during land-navigation training at Fort Eustis, Va., Oct. 16, 2013. Because Prime BEEF units partner with all branches of the military, land navigation is vital towards mission success in deployed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Harvill/Released)

JBLE services, CFC adjust after government reopens
October 18, 2013 — With the federal government reopening, many services at Joint Base Langley-Eustis are returning to normal.Both the Bateman and Groeninger libraries are open and operating under normal business hours.The Fort Eustis Teen Center, Recreation Center, Aquatic Center and Outdoor Recreation offices are all operating normally.In addition, the Fort Eustis... MORE

Federal employee's charitable donation activity re-activated
October 17, 2013 — Combined Federal Campaign activities in the Continental United States may now resume, according to a memo from the director of the Department of Defense's CFC program.Campaign activities were suspended during the 17-day government shutdown according to the campaign management office. The deadline to donate to the CFC is still November 1. Prior to... MORE

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

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)

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