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Large portions of Fort Monroe returned to Virginia
April 1, 2013
The Army has transferred back to the state of Virginia the most historic areas of Fort Monroe, including Freedom's Fortress. Pictured here, Fort Monroe, Va., seen in an aerial view. (U.S. Army courtesy photo/Released)
New Army OER means fewer boxes, more accountability for raters
March 29, 2013
By December, officers will be rated under officer evaluation report system -- one that is designed to both strengthen rater accountability and reflect current Army leadership doctrine. Army officials say the new OER will include more writing and less box-checking. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Michael Chann/Released)
Hagel announces fewer furlough days for civilians
March 29, 2013
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, brief reporters at the Pentagon, March 28, 2013. Hagel and Dempsey discussed the ongoing sequester affecting the Defense Department's budget.
MilPDS upgrade complete
March 26, 2013
(U.S. Air Force graphic, photo/Airman 1st Class Cortney Paxton)
Easier to breathe: Airman praises medical personnel for life-saving efforts
March 25, 2013
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Alvin Harris, Headquarters Air Force vehicle management and support action officer, laid bare his emotions to personnel at U.S. Air Force Hospital Langley, Langley Air Force Base, Va., March 22. Harris thanked hospital personnel for taking excellent care of him during his time at the hospital and for improving his overall quality of life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Harvill/Released)
Top enlisted concerned about budget impact on quality of life
March 25, 2013
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler testifies to Congress that the country's fiscal uncertainty is forcing the Army to make dramatic cuts, "thereby putting our national security at risk." (Army News Service photo by Lisa Ferdinando/Released)
DOD requires more base closings, official says
March 25, 2013
Pentagon delays sending furlough notices to civilian workforce
March 25, 2013
Crossbow Dining Facility closes for renovations
March 22, 2013
The Crossbow Dining Facility is one of the dining venues available to Airmen on Langley Air Force Base, Va., but the dining facility will be closing its doors for renovations starting April 1. To help compensate for the closure, dorm residents will receive basic allowance for subsistence, without deductions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kimberly Nagle/Released)
Firefighters turn up the heat during training
March 19, 2013
Firefighters from the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron rush to put out a blaze during a live-fire exercise March 13, 2013, at Langley Air Force Base, Va. Langley firefighters use special “crash trucks,” which hold more water than a standard fire truck, when putting out aircraft fires. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Harvill/Released)