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Technology helps 128th Avn. Bde. students
June 23, 2014
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joseph Batts, A Company, 2nd Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment medium repair supervisor course instructor, instructs Advanced Individual Training students while they work on the common avionics architecture system in a Chinook CH-47 training aircraft at Fort Eustis, Va., June 17, 2014. The newer model aircraft trainers look almost identical to active aircraft, but have different components added for training purposes, such as windows on sections that are typically covered and monitors mounted on the sides of the aircraft. These functions allow students to access manuals, and allow instructors to direct students through various tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kimberly Nagle/Released)
Contracting bridges gap between USAF, industry
June 19, 2014
The 633rd Contracting Squadron provides a conduit between technical experts of the U.S. Air Force and industry representatives. After Lee Road was rerouted to join Sweeny Boulevard, contractors were asked make adjustments to the signal to improve traffic flow. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aubrey White/Released)
Summer is here, but watch the skies
June 18, 2014
The Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1. Joint Base Langley-Eustis residents should be aware of thunderstorms, tornadoes and flooding.
‘Keepers of the flame’: 633rd SFS armorers provide combat firepower to Team Langley
June 17, 2014
From left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mark Walker and Staff Sgt. Steven Owens, 633rd Security Forces Squadron armorers, work to ensure Airmen at Langley Air Force Base, Va., receive combat-ready firearms, ammunition and equipment to accomplish the mission at home and downrange. The duo their positions allow them to interact with nearly every Airman at Langley, which gives them a great sense of satisfaction and purpose. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason J. Brown/Released)
Critical days, critical decisions: Risk management for athletes
June 16, 2014
The U.S. Air Force Critical Days of Summer campaign kicked off May 23 and runs through Sept. 2. According to the U.S. Air Force Safety Center, during summer 2013 105 mishaps resulting in injury were reported across the Air Force due to improper stretching or warming-up. More than 10,000 adults and approximately 715,000 students suffered sports and recreation injuries in 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Areca T. Wilson/Released)
Love for the Army: Eustis Soldier reflects after receiving Purple Heart
June 13, 2014
United States Army Staff Sgt. Brandan Beiermann, 2nd Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment, B Company Black Hawk instructor, received a Purple Heart at Fort Eustis, Va., after suffering a traumatic brain injury while deployed to Forward Operating Base Shank, Afghanistan. Beiermann, from Harvel, Ill., has been able to recover and continue his career in the Army. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kimberly Nagle/Released)
Aircrew Egress: The last lifeline
June 13, 2014
United States Air Force Staff Sgt. William Harth, 1st Maintenance Squadron Aircrew Egress craftsman, left, and Staff Sgt. Angelo Lowe, 1st MXS Aircrew Egress journeyman, remove the cover of an F-22 Raptor canopy at Langley Air Force Base, Va., June 9, 2014. Egress Airmen ensure all components responsible for safely ejecting a pilot from an F-22 Raptor are functioning properly and efficiently. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kayla Newman/Released)
Pipe dreams: 633rd CES Airmen maintain Langley water, fuel, sewer systems
June 11, 2014
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael Wanless, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron Water, Fuel and System Maintenance, performs a daily inspection of a plumbing vacuum system at Langley Air Force Base, Va., June 10, 2014. Wanless has been on station for seven months and is a native of Bloomington, Illinois. (U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Stephanie R. Plichta/Release)
Critical days, critical decisions: Prepared driving gets motorists there and back safely
June 10, 2014
Once a vehicle is road-ready, drivers should take extra care to ensure they are prepared for the rigors of long drives. 1) Pack healthy snacks, which provide sustained energy without "sugar crashes." 2) Be aware of "highway hypnosis," an effect caused by the repetition during long drives on highways that can potentially put drivers into a dangerous lull. 3) Stay alert while driving, and be aware if you begin to feel fatigued or sleepy. 4) When possible, consider breaking long trips into sections and schedule rest stops at hotels along the route. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Senior Airman Jason J. Brown/Released)
Key spouse program key to family readiness
June 10, 2014