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A healing touch: veteran provides massage therapy to PTSD patients
June 12, 2019 — Tucked away at the Shellbank Fitness Center is a soothing room filled with potted plants, soft lighting and a trickling waterfall, designed to create a relaxing atmosphere... MORE

Retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Eduardo Duran Jr., a licensed massage therapist, helps services members work through their stressors by connecting their minds back to their bodies through massage at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia.

Giving Old Glory a voice
June 10, 2019 — Standing at a wooden podium, dress blues pressed and hands resting on the script in front of her, retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Deborah Rothwell took a deep breath. “I am the flag of the United States of America,” she started. Her head held high, she emphasized each word with a flourish of her hands. “My name is Old Glory.” ... MORE

Retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Deborah Rothwell and her late husband, retired Senior Master Sgt. Leon Rothwell, Sr. Married for 35 years, Chief Rothwell said she dedicates her “Old Glory” performances to her husband, who passed away in October 2015.

A glimpse into the past
September 19, 2018 — The decision to enlist into the U.S. military is made by few Americans. The reasons that turns the decision into action vary – whether it’s wanting to travel, education opportunities or healthcare stability. A young Harrold Helderman was among those who made that decision to enlist. While working long hours on a railroad with little pay, he knew it wasn’t the work he wanted to do for long. ... MORE

Harrold Helderman, tells a story of his time in the U.S. Army during a tour at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Aug. 8, 2018.

Airman wins Virginia Beach Top Cop award
June 1, 2018 — “In 2008, I was robbed at gun point at a car wash. I was off duty just minding my own business and right when I was finishing up, a guy with a skeleton mask and gun—pointed right at me —came from around the corner and said ‘give me all your money,’” said U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Eli Kendrick... MORE

Eli Kendrick, Virginia Police Department master police officer, stands in front of the Ready Response Team’s vehicles in Virginia Beach, Virginia, December 6, 2017. Kendrick also works at Joint Base Langley-Eustis’ 63rd Intelligence Squadron, and was formerly active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derek Seifert)

‘Ward’s Way:’ Airman finds hope, purpose during deployment
March 23, 2018 — When U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Katie Gar Ward received her deployment orders to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, she said she had no idea what to expect... MORE

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Katie Ward, 633rd Air Base Wing Public Affairs media operations NCO in charge, pets a stray dog while deployed to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Dec. 19, 2014.

JBLE Airman overcomes struggle by paying it forward
March 21, 2018 — As he drove home on an overcast winter’s day, an incessant flood of overly critical thoughts fueled feelings of defeat that consumed every moment since the blow horn was pressed to signal, “I quit.” U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Svoleantopoulos, 497th Operations Support Squadron weapons tactician, returned from the U.S. Air Force Pararescue Indoctrination Course much sooner than he anticipated. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Svoleantopoulos, 497th Operation Support Squadron weapons tactician, stands by the Shellbank Fitness Center’s pool at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, March 14, 2018.

Cousins in arms: a shared service
January 16, 2018 — Nathaniel Layton grew up in Greenville, Tennessee, just a half-hour away from Knoxville, Tennessee, where his cousin, Patrick May, lived... MORE

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Nathaniel Layton, 97th Transportation Company, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) chief engineer, and Chief Warrant Officer 5 Patrick May, Office of the Chief of Transportation chief maritime qualification director, only met once growing up, today they are closer than ever and owe this to the Army.

‘Always ready, always there’: guardsmen not just ‘weekend warriors’
December 20, 2017 — Since Dec. 13, 1636, National Guardsman have answered the nation’s call serving in the Department of Defense’s oldest fighting force... MORE

Since Dec. 13, 1636, National Guardsman have answered the nation’s call serving in the Department of Defense’s oldest fighting force.

Puerto Rico relief efforts hit close to home
November 21, 2017 — On Sept. 20, 2017, Iker Urruchi was on a ship off the coast of Seattle, constantly checking for news updates on his phone when he could get a signal. Hurricane Maria had just made landfall on his hometown of Ponce, Puerto Rico, and the boatswain’s mate was trying to discover what was happening to his family. ... MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Eliezer Casas, 690th Rapid Port Opening Element, 832nd Transportation Battalion, 597th Trans. Brigade distribution yard NCO in charge, fixes a Puerto Rico flag on a vehicle at Port of Ponce, Puerto Rico, Nov. 7, 2017.

Challenge accepted: U.S. service members compete for German badge
October 26, 2017 — Imagine treading water in full-duty uniform after swimming four laps, running sprints and holding a chin-up for more than a minute. These are only three of the six events Joint Base Langley-Eustis service members completed to earn the prestigious German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge, one of the most sought after foreign awards approved to be worn on U.S. military uniforms... MORE

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