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Technical, tactical trainers: Why the Army has warrant officers
September 27, 2013
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 Brian Taylor, Fort Eustis Warrant Officer Council member, explains the importance of the warrant officer tier during a council meeting at Fort Eustis, Va., Sept. 19, 2013. Warrant officers utilize their expert knowledge to find and solve complicated technical issues within their career fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Harvill/Released)
Soldier of the Year shares confidence creed
September 27, 2013
U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Lewis, 689th Rapid Port Opening Element, 833rd Transportation Battalion movement noncommissioned officer, and Spc. Carl Gahry, 689th RPOE movement specialist, set up a transportation relay system at Fort Eustis, Va., Sept. 12, 2013. Both Lewis and Gahry competed in the 7th Sustainment Brigade Soldier of the Year competition, and both went on to the next level after placing in the top five at brigade level. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Harvill/Released)
The 'silent hero'
September 24, 2013
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. John Bilyeu an instructor with the 210th Aviation Regiment at Fort Eustis, Va., kisses his 12-year-old daughter Sierra inside their Newport News home, Sept. 9, 2013. Sierra saved Bilyeu's life when she called 911 after he had an allergic reaction to a bee sting Aug. 24, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Wesley Farnsworth/Released)
66 years: A history of mission first, people always
September 17, 2013
Senior leaders send a birthday message to Airmen worldwide as the Air Force celebrates its 66th birthday on Sept. 18, 2013. (Photo by Graphic by Luis Jimenez)
Langley chaplain assistant takes being a 'visual reminder of the holy' to heart
September 17, 2013
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Charles Stamper, 633rd Air Base Wing chaplain assistant, orginially began his career as a vehicle operator. Stamper has been in the Air Force for more than 14 years, and finds satisfaction in serving his Air Force family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kimberly Nagle/Released)
Multinational military members offered opportunities
September 17, 2013
Foreign students pose in front of the Marine Corps War Memorial in Washington D.C. during a Field Studies Program trip Dec. 18, 2011. Students learn about American politics, government infrastructure and more thanks to the FSP’s trips. (U.S. Army courtesy photo)
Vietnam vet celebrates ‘first day of the rest of his life’
September 16, 2013
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. William E. Townsley stands in front of his memorabilia wall at his home in Yorktown, Va., Sept. 12, 2013. Townsley was a second lieutenant when he was shot down and rescued in Vietnam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kayla Newman/Released)
From behind the mask: Langley Airman reflects on recovery, resiliency
September 16, 2013
After a traumatic car accident, U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Ashley Barnett, 1st Operations Support Squadron weather mission services noncommissioned officer in charge, suffered from chronic back pain which led to depression. After recovering, Barnett felt it was important to share her experiences and let fellow Service members know there are resources available to aid the recovery process. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class R. Alex Durbin/Released)
Vehicle operations shifts into gear
September 10, 2013
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Felix Gomes, 633rd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator, performs hand signals during an operation at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Sept. 5, 2013. Vehicle operators support the mission by driving aircrew to and from their aircraft as well as delivering a multitude of different parts and products around base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Victoria H. Taylor/Released)
Air Force MWD team saves the lives of Army Soldiers, nominated for Bronze Star
September 10, 2013
Uudensi, a patrol explosive military working dog, is a Belgian Malinois assigned to the 633rd Security Forces Squadron. Uudensi has been assigned to U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dontarie Russ, 633rd SFS MWD handler, since Feb. 1, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kayla Newman/Released)