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Airman credits Panamanian roots for military success
September 10, 2014 — Editor's note: This feature was written in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 - Oct. 15.According to the U.S. Air Force Personnel Center, there are 324,820 active-duty Service members or approximately one percent of the U.S. population, currently serving around the globe. Of that American minority, active-duty Airmen of Hispanic or... MORE

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Justo Scott, Air Combat Command Security Forces contingencies and deployment manager strives to bring diversity and perspective to Airmen at Langley Air Force Base, Va. Scott, born in Juan Diaz, Panama, said he believes remembering where your heritage is from is crucial in being who you are today. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Breonna Veal/Released)

War of 1812: Chesapeake Campaign concludes with American victories
September 8, 2014 — The Americans needed a victory after the humiliation at Bladensburg, Maryland, and the burning of the Capitol. They didn't have to wait long.The British left a smoldering Washington, D.C., at the end of August 1814, and returned to their transports. They sailed up Chesapeake Bay toward Baltimore, the real prize of the Chesapeake Campaign. The... MORE

Battle of North Point in Baltimore, During the War of 1812. (Painting by Don Troiani)

MMA: Mixed Martial Airman
September 8, 2014 — It had been about two minutes into the first round, but it felt longer to him. A fist approached his face like a cannonball tunneling through the air, ready to pass through and destroy whatever it hit. At that moment, his instincts kicked in. He dipped under the punch and threw himself forward, colliding with his opponent and taking him to the... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Juston Campos, 36th Intelligence Squadron target development analyst, spars with his mixed martial arts instructor at a martial arts academy in Newport News, Va., Sep. 8, 2014. Campos often spends two to three hours after work practicing Muay Thai eastern kickboxing and combat submission wrestling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devin Scott Michaels)(This photo was cropped to emphasize the subject)

'Starting Strong:' Every career in the Army starts with TRADOC
September 2, 2014 — Through U.S. Army Recruiting Command, U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training and U.S. Army Cadet Command, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command serves as the foundation for the "Start Strong" phase of every Soldier's career. U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, known as TRADOC, transforms civilians into Soldiers and provides them the... MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Nicholas Dimiceli, Milwaukee Recruiting Battalion, reunites with Jacob Beringer, a school buddy from a decade ago at St. Agnes School in Butler, Wisconsin. Dimiceli was an eighth grader who read books and did various activities with Beringer who was then a first grader. They sit in a classroom where they both went through eighth grade. Beringer is now joining the Army following his reunion with Dimiceli. (U.S. Army photo by Jorge Gomez/Released)

War of 1812 Chesapeake Campaign: large-scale British feint
September 2, 2014 — EDITOR'S NOTE: Part 1 in this series is, War of 1812 part of Army's proud history, at www.army.mil/article/132654/. Part 3 in this series will describe the Battle of Baltimore.The burning of federal buildings in the nation's capital 200 years ago this week was a psychological victory for the British, but little else, according to an Army... MORE

The burning of federal buildings in the nation's capital 200 years ago this week was a psychological victory for the British, but little else, according to an Army historian. (Courtesy Library of Congress)

Suicide prevention: Keeping each other alive
September 2, 2014 — Sitting in my room, staring blankly at the television, I could not help but feel worthless - my thoughts heavy. My world had gone black. Why did he leave? Is it my fault? Maybe I can try putting up a front. I cannot. The world would be better off without me. According to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, every year millions of Americans are... MORE

Final honor: Mortuary affairs provides service to fallen comrades
September 2, 2014 — When a call from the Department of the Army comes in at 4:30 a.m. notifying a Fort Eustis, Virginia mortuary affairs member of the death of an active-duty U.S. Army Soldier, they jump into action. No matter the time of day, a member of mortuary affairs is available.Once notified of a death, the mortuary affairs member gathers all of the details,... MORE

Amber Hendricks, Army Support Activity mortuary affairs coordinator, ensures a rank is properly placed on a uniform shirt at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 26, 2014. Hendricks’ duties include making sure the uniform of a deceased U.S. Army Soldier is in proper order and making arrangements for the Service member’s family to attend the funeral. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kimberly Nagle/Released)

War of 1812 part of Army's proud history
September 2, 2014 — EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first of a three-part series on the Chesapeake Campaign. Part II will continue with the attack on Bladensburg and Washington, D.C.The failure to capture Canada, the retreat at Bladensburg, and the burning of the capitol 200 years ago this week are part of what people generally remember about the War of 1812, according to... MORE

(Photo courtesy of U.S. Army Center of Military History)

Fundraising and the CFC
September 2, 2014 — The 2014 Combined Federal Campaign is in full swing, potentially leaving some U.S. Service members assuming that fundraising during CFC is strictly prohibited. With the campaign lasting through Dec. 15, 2014, the world's largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign is expected to raise millions of dollars with pledges from Federal... MORE

The Combined Federal Campaign is the world’s largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign, with almost 200 CFC campaigns throughout the country and overseas raising millions of dollars each year. For U.S. Service members who belong to private organizations and are interested in holding fundraisers during the CFC, refer to AFI 36-3101, or contact the base Legal Office at 764-3277 or 878-5288 for Fort Eustis. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Senior Airman Kayla Newman/Released)

JBLE members encouraged to help prevent credit card fraud
August 26, 2014 — "Today is your lucky day! You have been chosen by the (name sweepstakes) to receive a free trip to the Bahamas. All we need is your credit card number and expiration date to verify you as the lucky winner."According to the Federal Reserve, though credit card fraud only impacts a fraction of one percent of all purchases made with plastic, it... MORE

U.S. Service members are sometimes affected by credit card fraud, when someone uses another person’s credit card to make purchases without their knowledge or consent. Check credit card bills every month for unauthorized use and contact credit card companies immediately if there are any discrepancies. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Areca T. Wilson/Released)

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