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U.S. Army Spc. Matthew O’Conner, Fort Eustis Branch Vet Clinic noncommissioned officer in charge, administers a preventative vaccination to Buster, a Boston Bulldog, at the Fort Eustis Veterinary Clinic at Fort Eustis, Va., Nov. 5, 2014. The Fort Eustis vet clinic is able to give shots, run labs and do health and wellness checks for privately owned animals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle/Released)

Nov. 10, 2014

Fort Eustis Veterinary Clinic: an animal all its own

JOINT BASE LANGLEY EUSTIS, Va. — Little Fido is not looking so hot, but Fido's owners are new to the Fort Eustis and unsure of where to go.Fortunately, help is closer than they think: Veterinary providers are standing by to help Fido right down the road at the Fort Eustis Veterinary Clinic, open Tuesdays through Saturdays.The Fort Eustis Veterinary Clinic staff works to prevent

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert James, 438th Supply Chain Operations Squadron Mission Capable Team Two noncommissioned officer in charge, completes his daily requirements at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Nov. 6, 2014. Airmen of the 438th SCOS are responsible for providing global logistics support to the warfighters both at home stations and in deployed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Areca T. Wilson/Released) (Photo blurred for security purposes)

Nov. 7, 2014

438th SCOS ensures aircraft readiness globally

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Hard work, dedication and focus are few of the characteristics which goes into ensuring U.S. Air Force aircraft are mission ready as it takes a village to guarantee even the smallest part is provided and accounted for. Many are unaware of the U.S. Service members working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the world's greatest Air Force is

The Langley Thrift Shop at the Community Commons at Langley Air Force Base, Va., sells clothing, decorations, household items and more to Service members and dependents at reduced prices. The Thrift Shop is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devin Scott Michaels/Released)

Nov. 7, 2014

Community Commons: What you need to know

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. — As U.S. Air Force Airmen spend their time at work, stress may build up inside them. The Community Commons at Langley Air Force Base, Va., may provide several ways an Airman can release that stress, relax, do something exciting or learn a new skill.According to Master Sgt. Elroy Williams, 633rd Force Support Squadron community programs director, the

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Retina McCarter, 93rd Signal Brigade Headquarters and Headquarters Company information assurance noncommissioned officer, received the Military Citizen of the Year award, and she was inducted into the exclusive Sergeant Audie Murphy Club. She believes interacting with other Soldiers and those in the community is the best way to learn and grow, and by being a stalwart NCO to her Soldiers and an active volunteer within the community, she can grow alongside them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Austin Harvill/Released)

Nov. 5, 2014

Community commitment: Soldier supports citizens

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — To achieve recognition for excellence within a unit, whether it is a company or the entire Department of Defense, brings a great sense of pride to a U.S. Army Soldier. However, the direction of that pride truly defines the nature and ethics of that warrior.Staff Sgt. Retina McCarter, 93rd Signal Brigade Headquarters and Headquarters Company

Peggy Tighe, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command diversity office, is an Army veteran who graduated from Advanced Individual Training in 1967. Tighe was a distinguished graduate from AIT, and became an enlisted Army stenographer. (Courtesy photo)

Nov. 4, 2014

TRADOC civilian, former CSM retires after 40 years of combined Army service

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va — In 1967, a U.S. Army recruiter asked 18-year-old Peggy Tighe if she wanted to take a test. She didn't have any reason not to, so she took it.The results landed her a job as a stenographer in the Woman's Army Corps. All the self-proclaimed introvert had to do was graduate from Advanced Individual Training school and the job was hers."At graduation,

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Antonio, 633rd Force Support Squadron services apprentice, left, is stationed with his brother, Airman 1st Class Antonio Antonio, 439th Supply Chain Operations Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II mission capable technician, at Langley Air Force Base, Va. Both brothers made senior airman below-the-zone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard/Released) (This photo was cropped and levels were changed)

Nov. 3, 2014

BTZ brothers bring out each other’s best

JOINT BASE LANGLEY EUSTIS, Va. — Growing up in Athens, Texas, in a single income home didn't leave Juan and his brother, Antonio, much to fall back on, but they never dwelled on what they didn't have or rebel. They just did the best with what they had, which was each other."There have been many things that we have been through not many others experience, but no matter what the

The Landing Craft Utility Runnymede braves seven-foot seas on its way to a training mission near Cape Henry, Va., Oct. 23, 2014. An LCU can land just about anywhere there is a beach, which makes it a valuable asset in quickly loading and unloading humanitarian aid after a disaster. (Courtesy photo)

Oct. 28, 2014

Versatile vessels: 97th Trans. Co. tackles transport globally

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Shortly after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, many humanitarian aid organizations ran into a huge problem - there was nowhere to dock any relief ships. Port Au Prince was severely damaged by the quake, so unless they beached a ship, there was no way to access those in need by water.The U.S. Army stepped in and beached a few ships.For the men and

A Haunted House was held on Sheppard, starting Oct. 26 and was sponsored by the Junior Enlisted Team Sheppard organization. It was meant to inspire morale and Halloween spirit across the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jelani Gibson)

Oct. 28, 2014

Working through the witching hour

Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. — EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is a fictitious story written to celebrate HalloweenFor U.S. Air Force Senior Airman John Herbert, Oct. 31 held no real significance. Halloween, he thought, was just a day like any other. He was a grown man after all; past the yearly office costume party, he didn't dwell on ghosts, ghouls, goblins and other creatures of

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Trae King, 633rd Air Base Wing command chief, right, gifts U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Leyla Gillett, former Langley Air Force Base Airman Leadership School commandant, a pair of her chief master sergeant stripes at an ALS graduation, Oct. 24, 2014. King gave Gillett the stripes because she said she has confidence the former commandant will promote to her next rank. She was the commandant for four years. ( (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Breonna Veal/Released)

Oct. 24, 2014

ALS staff bids fond farewell to mentor

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — For the staff at Langley Air Force Base's Airman Leadership School, saying goodbye to their commandant, U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Leyla Gillett, is difficult even though she just moved down the street to her old stomping grounds in the hospital lab."Sergeant Gillett has been a key asset here at Langley and at the schoolhouse, she's been a

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Apple, 1st Operations Support Squadron weather flight assistant section chief, checks a Kestrel at Fort Eustis, Va., Oct. 17, 2014. The handheld weather machine measures air pressure, wind speed and other weather factors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kimberly Nagle/Released)

Oct. 22, 2014

Weathering the storm: Langley Airmen provide weather services to Fort Eustis

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS Va. — For 1st Operations Support Squadron personnel base at Fort Eustis, the winter and hurricane seasons are their busiest time-of-year. Although some may dislike the idea of dealing with snow, the team embraces this time of year.The weather section's primary at the Army installation is to report accurate weather forecasts to the installation personnel,