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U.S. Army and TRADOC celebrate birthdays
June 17, 2013 — Sweat poured down the young Soldier's face as the platoon leader called cadence. Three miles into the four-mile run, the entire platoon was exhausted, but continued to sing jodies at the top of their lungs.Not many people would consider that a birthday party.However, the four-mile formation run was only the beginning of the festivities held June 14... MORE

Soldiers stand at attention before marching to the starting line for both the Army and Training and Doctrine Command's celebratory birthday run, June 14, 2013 at Fort Eustis, Va. Units from across the base ran in the event, each carrying their respective unit flags. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Harvill/Released)

AF stops moves to Colorado
June 17, 2013 — The Air Force has temporarily halted permanent change of station moves and most temporary duty assignments to Peterson Air Force Base, Schriever AFB, Cheyenne Mountain Air Station and the U.S. Air Force Academy for military members and civilians as the result of wildfires burning in the Black Forest northeast of Colorado Springs, Air Force... MORE

Air Force Academy firefighters battle a hotspot in the Black Forest Fire in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 12, 2013. A total of 16 personnel and five vehicles from the Academy have deployed to fight the fire, which has burned hundreds of homes and consumed thousands of acres. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Christopher DeWitt/Released)

Guardians honor World War II and Korean War veterans
June 12, 2013 — As four buses transporting approximately 80 World War II and Korean War veterans park in front of the entrance to the Marine Corps War memorial, he saw a line of people beginning to form along the walkway to the front doors. He watched as men and women in military uniforms and members within the community created a receiving line, greeting the... MORE

Veterans return a salute while on an Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C., June 8, 2013. The Honor Flight program takes World War II and Korean War veterans to Washington, D.C., to see the memorials that were built in their honor. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kevin Ferrara)

'Music Under the Stars' kicks off its 81st season
June 11, 2013 — As the sun began its descent below the tree line, a light drizzle of rain began to fall as band members picked up their polished brass and woodwind instruments and transitioned slowly from note to note, working up a cacophony of sound. Abruptly the band went silent as the conductor took his place at the front of the musicians and raised his baton,... MORE

Members of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band warm up for the “Music Under the Stars” kickoff event, June 6, 2013, at Fort Eustis, Va. The band is celebrating their 81st year of hosting the free summer concert series. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Wesley Farnsworth / Released)

JBLE closes outdoor pools
June 10, 2013 — Due to budgetary reasons, officials at both Langley Air Force Base and Fort Eustis, Va. have decided not to open the outdoor pools at their respective locations. Joint Base Langley-Eustis has curtailed non-mission essential flying, delayed purchasing non-essential equipment and limited office travel, in addition to closing the outdoor pools. Both... MORE

Due to budgetary reasons, officials at both Langley Air Force Base and Fort Eustis, Va. have decided not to open the outdoor pools at their respective locations. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Jarad A. Denton/Released)

AFNet: Network of tomorrow
June 10, 2013 — The network migration of Langley Air Force Base, Va., to the unified Air Force Network, or AFNet, is scheduled to begin August 19. The goal of this project is to combine all individual Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard networks into one. Though the migration is scheduled to begin in August, work has been taking place behind the... MORE

(Original U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jerry Fleshman)

'Net Zero' provides energy security, saves resources, protects Soldiers
June 10, 2013 — The Army's "Net Zero" energy initiative is a model for the private sector and a testament to the "art of the possible," said the assistant secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment.The Army has 152 installations around the world, each equivalent to being a small city, said Katherine Hammack, during a roundtable discussion at... MORE

Katherine Hammack, the assistant secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment, takes part in a panel discussion in Washington, D.C., about the Army's Net Zero initiative that seeks to have pilot installations become net zero in water, energy, and/or waste by 2020. (U.S. Army photo by Lisa Ferdinando/Released)

Hagel describes post-ISAF Afghanistan mission
June 10, 2013 — The United States will be the largest single contributor to the follow-on NATO operation that will replace the International Security Assistance Force mission in Afghanistan in 2015 and beyond, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said at NATO headquarters June 5.Hagel told reporters during a news conference that defense minister meetings brought some... MORE

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel describes the post-2014 mission in Afghanistan during a news conference at NATO headquarters in Brussels, June 5, 2013. (DOD photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo/Released)

Women's leadership discussion: 'Why are women leaving the Air Force'
June 10, 2013 — Deployments, starting a family, bad mentorship and losing passion for the job are just a few reasons mentioned by uniformed and prior-service women during a panel discussion about why women are leaving the Air Force, at the Joint Women's Leadership Symposium in Washington, D.C., June 7.The Air Force panel discussion included Lt. Col. Tiaa... MORE

Lt. Col. Tiaa Henderson, (left to right) Capt. Amanda Mason, Chief Master Sgt. Trae King and Gail Lee participated in an Air Force panel discussion on why women are leaving the Air Force during the 2013 Joint Women's Leadership Symposium held in National Harbor, Md., June 7, 2013. (DoD photo/ Desiree N. Palacios)

Military will work with Congress to combat sexual assault
June 5, 2013 — Military leaders look forward to working with Congress to get the tools needed to combat the scourge of sexual assault in the ranks, Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey told the Senate Armed Services Committee June 4.The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said sexual assault is a crime "that demands accountability and consequences. It betrays the very... MORE

U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, testifies on sexual assault in the military before the Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington, D.C., June 4, 2013. U.S. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Teddy Wade/Released)

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