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Everyone has a story: Airman engineers musical masterpieces
December 12, 2012 — On the Christopher Newport University campus, in Newport News, Va., Ferguson Hall teemed with activity as spectators found their seats. The din of excited chatter filled the room covering the faint sounds of performers warming up and tuning their instruments backstage for the night's event.As the lights dimmed, the spectators' murmurs died as they... MORE

Staff Sgt. Kelcey McDonald, U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band audio engineer, performs during the band’s holiday concert series Dec. 7, 2012, at Christopher Newport University’s Ferguson Hall , Newport News, Va. McDonald’s musical career started at a young age, when he discovered his singing talent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class R. Alex Durbin/Released)

AFE: A pilot's lifeline
December 12, 2012 — "A pilot ejected over Alaska," said the voice on the phone. "The parachute on the jet was one that you packed."For a few seconds, panic rushed over him. His signature was on that parachute's checklist - someone's life was in his hands. A feeling of dread began to swell in his stomach.His mind began racing with questions: did he perform the right... MORE

Senior Airman Roland Sperbeck, survival aircrew flight equipment technician with the 1st Operations Support Squadron, begins an in-progress inspection of an Aces II parachute at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Dec. 3, 2012. These parachutes have a one-year repack cycle, and a full inspection can take up to four hours to complete. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katie Gar Ward / Released)

Felker Army Airfield: The story behind Fort Eustis' 'hornet's nest'
December 10, 2012 — For decades, the whir of rotary-wing aircraft has been a staple at Fort Eustis, as it has at many Army posts. While helicopters have become synonymous with military bases, Fort Eustis lays claim to one of the most mission-critical airfields in the U.S. military, Felker Army Airfield.Felker sits on the western-most side of Fort Eustis; nestled... MORE

Felker Army Airfield at Fort Eustis, Va., is located along the westernmost edge of the installation, nestled along the shore of the James River, seen in the background of this aerial photograph. The airfield's unique placement makes it ideal for use by Navy helicopter squadrons based out of nearby Norfolk and Virginia Beach in training new pilots, as the southside Hampton Roads installations do not allow outlying fields for rotary-wing training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Wesley Farnsworth/Released)

Bright IDEAs help Airmen, Air Force
December 7, 2012 — With the holiday season in full swing, many people would enjoy a little extra money in their pockets. Luckily for Airmen, a program is available that offers a chance to not only to gain some spending money, but save the U.S. Air Force and Department of Defense valuable resources and time.The Innovative Development through Employee Awareness, or... MORE

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Everyone has a story: Resolute Warrior demonstrates power of giving
December 5, 2012 — FORT EUSTIS, Va. - She was lying in bed Veteran's Day weekend, after a recent surgery, hoping the pain in her knee would subside so her life could to get back to normal. Unable to do much but focus on recovery, the only thing that she could do was think.One of things that Spc. Rosie Navarro, transportation coordinator with the 382nd Transportation... MORE

Spc. Rosie Navarro, transportation coordinator with the 382nd Transportation Theater Opening Element, Special Troops Battalion, 7th Sustainment Brigade, coordinated a collection drive which donated nearly 300 pounds of food and clothing before the Thanksgiving holiday to the Food Bank of Virginia to benefit families in the New York-New Jersey area. (U.S. Army courtesy photo / Released)

Everyone has a story - High-speed Airman surpasses expectations
December 4, 2012 — She grew up an Army brat.With both parents in the U.S. Army, she moved from place to place every two to three years. When people asked where she was from, her response was always Maryland, but only because her family spent more time there than anywhere else.Despite moving so often, she managed to excel in school, keeping a 3.8 grade point average... MORE

Senior Airman Alexis Shaw, 633rd Surgical Operations Squadron health service management technician, sets out to surpass expectations on Langley Air Force Base, Va., Dec. 7, 2012. Shaw is a Below-The-Zone recipient, serves as the president of Airmen Committed to Excellence, is the Williams Hall dorm council president and often volunteers at local charities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kimberly Nagle/Released)

RAF Airman presents Poppy Day
November 29, 2012 — On the battle-scarred fields of Verdun, France, rubble litters the landscape. Upturned soil and wretched trees lurch toward the sky in ugly gray masses, seeking the sun behind a smokescreen of artillery fire.Amid all the destruction, and long after the fighting stopped, small, poppy flowers grow to remind those who survived that no matter the... MORE

Royal Air Force Flight Lt. Richard Bush, 480th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing intelligence exchange officer, presents the Royal British Legion Remembrance Day donation box with 480th ISR Wing leadership Nov. 5, 2012, at Langley Air Force Base, Va. Bush’s experience with the legion in England prompted him to collect for the American branch, while stationed at Langley. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Harvill/Released)

Scared straight: 733rd SFS detective helps troubled youth get back on track
November 28, 2012 — When Madeline Peters brought her out-of control 12-year-old son Jorge into the 733rd Security Forces Squadron's police station at Fort Eustis three months ago, she didn't know what to expect. She was at her wits end and out of options in dealing with her son's rebellious, delinquent behavior, but knew her family wasn't going to be able to withstand... MORE

Rhonda Arrington, Fox 43's "Face of Fox" reporter, presents Robert Canada, a detective with the 733rd Security Forces Squadron, the station's Hampton Roads Hero Award at the squadron's headquarters at Fort Eustis, Va., Nov. 19, 2012. Canada was nominated for the award by Madeline Peters after working with her son Jorge to improve his attitude and keep him out of trouble. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Wesley Farnsworth/Released)

Airmen provide Sailors with real-time video for maritime operations
November 28, 2012 — Editor's Note: Actual locations and specific details of the types of aircraft and ships involved were withheld for operational security.A U.S. Navy information systems technician aboard a U.S. Navy ship looked down at the laptop in his hands on a recent October day and saw something unheard of for Sailors just months before--live video feed from an... MORE

Everyone has a story: Finding the light in the darkness
November 28, 2012 — Editor's note: This story is part of the 2012 Joint Base Langley-Eustis fall series, highlighting individuals with interesting stories.Gravel crunches underfoot with each step through the maze of shipping containers, as the reflection of the low-arcing November sun gleams on his sunglasses and illuminates his faded neon yellow safety belt. U.S... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Michael Visser, 690th Rapid Port Opening Element cargo specialist, operates his forklift at the motor pool at Fort Eustis, Va., Nov. 26, 2012. Visser said finding faith was the cornerstone of his career in the Army and helps him help other people in the process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Wesley Farnsworth/Released)

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