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Hagel seeks to limit convening authority powers under UCMJ
April 9, 2013
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel will ask Congress to change military law so that commanders cannot overturn major convictions, the secretary announced in a written statement issued April 8. Under the secretary’s proposed changes, a convening authority would no longer have the authority to set aside a conviction for major offenses such as sexual assault. (DOD photo by Glenn Fawcett/Released)
Army Selective Early Retirement Board could affect 1,200 field grade officers
April 9, 2013
In August, the Army will convene a Selective Early Retirement Board for lieutenant colonels and colonels. The move is just one part of a larger Army effort to meet its congressionally mandated end strength reduction. (Army News Service photo by C. Todd Lopez/Released)
TRICARE expands assistance to reduce tobacco use
April 8, 2013
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MilPDS upgrade complete: Review emergency contact information
April 8, 2013
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Fort Eustis to host week-long Earth Day conservation, beautification celebration
April 8, 2013
Susan Miller, Civil Engineer Division Environmental Element chief, 733rd Civil Engineer Division, holds a medallion that volunteers affixed near sewer lines to remind people to stay away from dumping in the drains. Miller was part of a group of nearly 45 volunteers who came together April 16 to kick off Joint Base Langley-Eustis’ Earth Day activities. (Courtesy photo by Toni Guagenti/Released)
To honor with dignity: USAFHG visits Langley
April 3, 2013
U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team visits Langley Air Force Base, Va., during a recruitment visit March 29, 2013. The Drill Team supports Air Force Recruiting Service as the official “Ambassadors in Blue”. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Victoria H. Taylor/Released)
Senator Kaine visits Langley
April 3, 2013
United States Senator Tim Kaine met with Airmen of the Virginia Air National Guard April 1, 2013.
Langley, Hampton conduct F-22 crash exercise
April 2, 2013
A member of the U.S. Navy Regional Fire Rescue unit tests an F-22 Raptor burn simulator before the start of a crash exercise conducted by the city of Hampton, Va., and Langley Air Force Base, March 28, 2013. The mock aircraft frame features propane hoses running along the inside and outside of the body, and allows crews to control the intensity and scope of a fire during training exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Wesley Farnsworth/Released)
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)