Sept. 10, 2014

Airman credits Panamanian roots for military success

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — 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

Sept. 8, 2014

War of 1812: Chesapeake Campaign concludes with American victories

WASHINGTON — 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

Sept. 8, 2014

MMA: Mixed Martial Airman

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. — 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

Sept. 2, 2014

'Starting Strong:' Every career in the Army starts with TRADOC

FORT EUSTIS, Va. — 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

Sept. 2, 2014

War of 1812 Chesapeake Campaign: large-scale British feint

WASHINGTON — 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

Sept. 2, 2014

Suicide prevention: Keeping each other alive

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — 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

Sept. 2, 2014

Final honor: Mortuary affairs provides service to fallen comrades

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS Va. — 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,

Sept. 2, 2014

War of 1812 part of Army's proud history

WASHINGTON — 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

Sept. 2, 2014

Fundraising and the CFC

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — 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

Aug. 26, 2014

JBLE members encouraged to help prevent credit card fraud

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. - — "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