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Paramedics bring new meaning to being 'Street Smart'
November 13, 2012 — Onlookers were fixated as paramedics strapped the young man to a stretcher, his head in a neck brace. As his vitals began to drop, the technicians tried to stabilize his blood pressure by inserting an IV. Only a few hours before the IV needle broke his skin, he had been laughing and dancing with friends. He was on leave for the holidays, and his... MORE

Paramedic Vince Easevoli (right) simulates life-saving procedures on Senior Airman Braxton Ward, 480th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing Knowledge operations specialist (left) during the Street Smart presentation at the Langley Air Force Base, Va. theater, Nov. 8, 2012. In 1988, Easevoli founded Stay Alive From Education, or S.A.F.E, which presents the Street Smart program in hopes to educate people on the consequences of poor driving decisions. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Staff Sgt. Katie G. Ward/Released)

Making the top 1 percent
November 9, 2012 — An authority, teacher, mentor and leader. Those qualifications are what it takes to be considered as a chief master sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. And on Nov. 8, Langley Air Force Base, Va., celebrated the selection of 22 chief master sergeants during a promotion-release ceremony held at the Langley Club. "I think it is an honor in the first... MORE

The newly chief master sergeant selects stand with U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. William J. Rew, vice commander of Air Combat Command, during a promotion-release ceremony at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Nov. 8, 2012. Chief master sergeants must exemplify the finest qualities of an Airman, while striving to further develop their leadership and management skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Racheal E. Watson/Released)

Teaching teachers: communicating with educators and parents
November 9, 2012 — For many individuals, knowledge constitutes only a small part of a complete education; people, communication and innovation merge to create a total educational experience.With the concept of total education in mind, Joint Base Langley-Eustis school liaison officials, the Joint Military Service School Liaison Committee and Old Dominion University... MORE

Trevor Romain, an author and counselor specializing in children’s care, speaks Norfolk, Va., Nov. 1, regarding his experience with children who lost loved ones in. His experiences gave caretakers and educators an idea of what they might see from children with similar stories. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Harvill/Released)

One week later, JTF-CS continues support to FEMA during Hurricane Sandy response
November 9, 2012 — For the first time in the command's 13-year history, Joint Task Force Civil Support deployed all of their personnel in a defense support of civil authorities response operation after Hurricane Sandy ravaged parts of New York and New Jersey last week.The massive storm slammed into the East Coast, killing at least 106 people in the United States and... MORE

Military leave carryover extension expires Oct. 1
November 9, 2012 — Unless approved for special leave accrual, active-duty and Active Guard Reserve members who have more than 60 days of leave must use it or lose it by Oct. 1, 2013, when the temporary leave carryover extension provision expires, Air Force Personnel Center officials said today. The 2010 National Defense Authorization Act included a provision that... MORE

Cody named next Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force
November 9, 2012 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III has named Chief Master Sgt. James A. Cody to serve as the 17th chief master sergeant of the Air Force.Cody will assume his new position on Feb. 1, following the Jan. 31 retirement of current Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy. Roy's retirement will culminate more than 30 years of service to... MORE

JBLE to host inaugural industry day to help employers hire qualified veterans
November 8, 2012 — The 733rd Mission Support Group is preparing to host Joint Base Langley-Eustis' inaugural Industry Training Day, Nov. 14 at the Fort Eustis Club. The event aims to provide Virginia employers with helpful information on how to fully utilize qualified veterans entering the civilian workforce.The event, a cooperative between JBLE and the Virginia... MORE

Stay 'SHARP,' stay safe: Army program battles sexual harassment, assault
November 6, 2012 — In fiscal year 2011, the Department of Defense received reports of 3,393 victims of sexual assault. Of those, 2,198 victims were junior enlisted Service members between grades E-1 and E-4. Worse, the DoD estimates as many at 17,000 additional victims who did not report assault.Most alarming, sexual assaults have increased annually over the past... MORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE S.D. -- "It made me feel weak, empty, worthless, dirty and stupid," she said. "Why couldn't I stop him?" (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Corey Hook)

Physical therapy stretches its legs
November 6, 2012 — Caring for Service members and their families means more than consulting each other and following the wingman or battle-buddy mentality.It means giving quality medical treatment to those in need.With the opening of a new U.S. Air Force Hospital Langley annex at Langley Air Force Base, Va., that care became more readily available and more... MORE

Staff Sgt. Iesha Ashley and Staff Sgt. Laneka King, both 633rd Medical group physical therapy technicians, measure the angle of a patient’s knee at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Oct. 25. The new, large beds at the clinic can accommodate patients who require measurements and other treatment. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Harvill/Released) (Badge blurred for security reasons)

Transportation Museum doles out tricks, treats at annual Halloween event
November 6, 2012 — Beyond the curtains, the annals of the Army's transportation history fall into darkness. Cobwebs, skeletons, and eerie lights wash the museum's exhibits in frightening livery, and unsuspecting toddlers ambling through the twists and turns of the halls have no idea what to expect around each terrifying turn.Suddenly, a statue of a Soldier near a... MORE

Two mannequins of Soldiers stand wrapped in cobwebs and bathed in eerie light at the U.S. Army Transportation Museum's "Night at the Transportation Museum" event at Fort Eustis, Va., Oct. 31, 2012. The three-hour event treated more than 800 guests to a haunted house-style tour of the museum, complete with costume-clad volunteers handing out candy to young trick-0f-treaters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason J. Brown/Released)

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