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A 35 mm view: Army vet reflects on experience at Korean DMZ
July 23, 2013
Retired U.S. Army Maj. E. Vernon Smith Jr. was stationed roughly 15 miles south of the 38th parallel in Korea as part of the Korean Armistice Agreement signed July 27, 1953, ending the war between North and South Korea. Now, 60 years later, he finds meaning in the keepsakes he received and photographs he took during his 16-month rotation in Korea, preserving memories of his experience during a significant time in military history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katie Gar Ward/Released)
Every Soldier's duty: Bde. Soldiers protect Eustis
July 23, 2013
U.S. Army Spc. Sakeem Capers, 7th Sustainment Brigade gate guard augmentee, checks a utility van at Fort Eustis, Va., July 11, 2013. Authorized personnel are allowed to enter Fort Eustis after they go through an inspection if they do not have an approved ID. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Harvill/Released)
Planning a trip abroad: Things to be aware of before you go
July 23, 2013
A U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations special agent conducts a travel briefing at Langley Air Force Base, Va., July 11, 2013. The travel briefing is mandatory for Service members and those with Department of Defense-issued security clearances who plan to travel outside of the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kayla Newman/Released)
WWII vet helps others as hospital volunteer
July 23, 2013
Retired U.S. Army Col. Edgar Wood is a WWII veteran who volunteers at the U.S. Air Force Hospital Langley as part of the 633rd Medical Group Retiree Volunteer Program. The 95-year-old has been a part of the program for the last 14 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hawkins/Released)
Teamwork returns eagle to the sky
July 22, 2013
An eagle takes her first flight following rehabilitation on Fort Eustis, Va., June 22, 2013. The eagle was released back into her natural environment after spending more than a month unable to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. April Wickes/Released)
Lifestyle fitness: Weight lifting and weight loss
July 16, 2013
Functional Fitness Program students perform a wall-ball skill during the Functional Fitness Program, while instructors U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Juan C. Ospina and U.S. Army 1st Lt. John Lambertson watch for correct form at the Anderson Field House on Fort Eustis, Va., June 19, 2013. The Functional Fitness Program “CrossFit” class normally consists of a light warm up for mobility, a gymnastic or weightlifting skill and then a full workout. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. April Wickes/Released)
Langley dental clinic offers crowning care
July 16, 2013
A U.S. Air Force dentist performs an examination on a patient at the 633rd Dental Squadron clinic at Langley Air Force Base, Va., July 11, 2013. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 23.7 percent of adults between the ages of 20 and 64 have untreated cavities. Most are avoidable, and the clinic recommends Service members brush and floss twice daily and decrease snacking and sipping acidic drinks such as energy drinks and soda. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class R. Alex Durbin/Released)
JBLE offers summer youth programs
July 9, 2013
Children enrolled with the Langley summer youth program pose for a group photo during the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Dream Team Camp at Bethel Park in Hampton Va., June 28, 2013. The weeklong camp is one of the many programs offered to children through summer youth programs at Joint Base Langley Eustis, Va. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Hill/Released)
Langley Chapel's Single Airmen Ministry: Providing spiritual care to Airmen
July 9, 2013
Airmen participate in a Langley Chapel Single Airmen Ministry discussion led by Steve Zabel, 633rd Air Base Wing Chapel account manager, at Langley Air Force Base, Va., July 9, 2013. The LCSAM aims to provide a foundational strategy and guiding principles to deliver ministry and spiritual care to Airmen in an interfaith and culturally diverse setting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kimberly Nagle/Released)
JBLE's clubs offer award-winning service
July 9, 2013
Vianey Hernandez, Langley Club cook, prepares lunch for a customer at Langley Air Force Base, Va., July 9, 2013. Since it first opened its doors in May 2011, the club has hosted more than 1,200 special functions spanning from retirement ceremonies, squadron parties and promotions to non-military events such as weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and private holiday parties. (U.S. Air Force photo by R. Alex Durbin/Released)