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Training at Tuskegee: Turning dreams into reality
February 11, 2014
The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African-American pilots whose performance during World War II helped lead to President Harry S. Truman signing Executive Order 9981, ending segregation and racial discrimination within the Armed Forces on July 26, 1948. Dr. Daniel L. Haulman, U.S. Air Force Historical Research Agency branch chief, believes the end of segregation in the military was a direct result of the great “experiment” that proved African Americans could train, fight and fly as well as their white counterparts. (U.S. Air Force courtesy graphic by Corey Parrish/Released)
Shedding light on the bruises: JBLE brings awareness to teen dating violence
February 11, 2014
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, statistics from a recent national survey state nearly half of all American teens have friends who have been in a verbally abusive relationship. February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, and Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Service members are encouraged to understand what teen dating violence is, how to prevent it and what resources are available to help those affected. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Katie Gar Ward/Released)
Preparing to separate: VA entitlements for veterans
February 11, 2014
Valentine's 'vignettes': Snapshots of love from JBLE
February 11, 2014
U.S. Army Spc. Roxanne Cavezuela, 3rd Military Police Detachment military working dog handler, conducts obedience training with MWD Chek, a patrol explosives detector dog also assigned to the 3rd MP Det., at Fort Eustis, Va., Feb. 4, 2014. Cavezuela has been in the Army for a year and a half, and views her relationship with Chek as not only a partnership, but also as family. Cavezuela is a native of Morton, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katie Gar Ward/Released)
Building minds and bodies: One Airman's decision to better himself, others
February 10, 2014
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Damar Turner, 633rd Force Support Squadron Airman Leadership School instructor, performs lat pull-downs at the Shellbank Fitness Center at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Jan. 15, 2014. Turner trains year-round to compete in body building. Turner is a native of Queens, N.Y. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephanie R. Plichta/Released)
Dermatology: Beyond skin deep
February 7, 2014
U.S. Air Force Maj. Jason Boyd, 633rd Medical Operations Squadron chief of dermatology, performs a routine skin tag removal surgery at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Feb. 4, 2014. Even though the Dermatology clinic can assist with a variety of conditions, their main goal is to diagnose and treat skin cancer. Boyd is a native of Tacoma, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Paerschke-O’Brien/Released)
In a world with weapons; are you weapon wise?
February 7, 2014
Knowing regulations on weapon handling can mean the difference between a normal day and being detained by military law enforcement for improper weapon use Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. U.S. Airmen living in the dormitories and U.S. Soldiers living in the barracks are required to store their weapons in designated armories. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Kimberly Nagle/Released)
Preventing off-duty safety mishaps
February 6, 2014
Force management: Education services available
February 6, 2014
Filing personal property taxes: How to for Service members in Hampton and Newport News
February 6, 2014