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March marks Brain Injury Awareness Month
March 17, 2014
March marks brain injury awareness month, the special observance month dedicated to raising TBI consciousness and honoring the millions of survivors living with brain injuries every day. According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 1.7 million people sustain traumatic brain injuries annually, and TBI is a contributing factor for nearly a third of injury-related deaths and 235,000 yearly hospitalizations. (U.S. Army graphic by Matt Staley/Released)
AER provides aid, peace of mind to Soldiers
March 11, 2014
The annual U.S. Army Emergency Relief campaign is scheduled to run from March 1 through May 15, to educate Soldiers of AER’s financial assistance benefits and encourage helping others in need. According to AER, since 9/11, the campaign distributed approximately $800 million to Soldiers and families in the form of grants, interest-free loans, and scholarships for children and spouses of active-duty and retired Soldiers. (Courtesy graphic/Released)
MCAHC mTBI clinic services
March 11, 2014
Hidden history at JBLE: Tombstones between the tees
March 5, 2014
The late Dr. (Capt.) Humphrey Harwood Curtis Jr., a Confederate Army doctor, was laid to rest between what is now the third and fourth hole of the Pines Golf Course at Fort Eustis, Va. Many historians believed his grave was on the golf course, but due to a lack of records or individuals able to identify the location, didn’t know for sure until May 2001 when archaeologists identified the cemetery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Teresa Aber/Released)
From 'untrainable' to inseparable: K-9 finds new 'pack' through adoption
March 5, 2014
U.S. Army Sgt. John Nolan, former senior specialized-search dog handler previously assigned to the 3rd Military Police Detachment, greets his partner Honza, a 7-year-old SSD, after a two-month separation, at Fort Eustis, Va., Feb. 28, 2014. Nolan and Honza have been partners since January 2011, and are now able to maintain that bond through adoption, as both separate from military service. Nolan is a native of Wilkes-Barre, Pa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katie Gar Ward/Released)
WTU promotes healing, camaraderie during Sports Week
March 5, 2014
U.S. Army Capt. Travis Robinette, former Alpha Company, Fort Eustis Warrior Transition Unit company commander, celebrates a touchdown during a WTU’s Sports Week adaptive football game at Fort Eustis, Va., Feb. 27, 2014. The WTU’s mission is to help wounded, ill or injured Soldiers seamlessly reintegrate back into Army units or transition to civilian life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katie Gar Ward/Released)
AFRC, ACS ensure Service members' and families' well-being
February 26, 2014
Christy Silva, 733rd Force Support Division volunteer program manager, assist an Army Community Service customer at Fort Eustis, Va., Feb. 20, 2014. ACS provides workshops and individual consultations for active duty Service members, families, Department of Defense civilians, contractors and retirees. Silva hails from Newport News, Va. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Areca T. Wilson/Released)
ALS Instructor: Developing the leader that shapes the future
February 25, 2014
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Aimee Orndorff, 633rd Force Support Squadron ALS instructor, speaks to students at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Feb. 11, 2014. Airman Leadership School is a five-week long course designed to develop Airmen into effective front-line supervisors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Victoria H. Taylor/Released)
'High caliber': JBLE reloads at privately-owned weapons range
February 25, 2014
Joint Base Langley-Eustis Service members and families can line up their sights more affordably at the newly-designated privately-owned weapons range at Fort Eustis, Va., which boasts a pistol and rifle range for a $30 annual fee. Before using the range, however, users must complete the range safety class to become a certified range safety officer, register their firearms with the 733rd Security Forces Squadron Police Desk and purchase a range card from the Pines Golf Course. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Katie Gar Ward/ Released)
Welding wisely: Eustis Soldiers save money
February 25, 2014
U.S. Army Pfc. Brandon Ohlenmacher, 558th Transportation Company, Special Troops Battalion, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) allied trade specialist, repairs a causeway at Fort Eustis, Va., Feb. 19, 2014. The 558th Trans. Co. used equipment from other battalions within the 7th TB(X). (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Austin Harvill/Released)