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The Patriot Files: Passing the torch
July 19, 2012 — Editor's Note: This story is part of an ongoing series highlighting Service members with exceptional experiences throughout their military careers.I could feel the sweat running along my body as Airmen from the Langley Air Force Base, Va. Fire Department, Station 2, helped me into a structural fire suit, weighing 70-pounds."We have a minute to put... MORE

The Patriot Files is an ongoing series highlighting Service members with exceptional experiences throughout their military careers. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Jarad A. Denton/Released)

The Matthew Jones House: Inside the history of Fort Eustis' oldest building
July 18, 2012 — Since its establishment as an Army camp in 1918, Fort Eustis has experienced waves of change. From its early days as a coastal-artillery, replacement center and balloon-training grounds, to serving as a prison, its heyday of train tracks during the Transportation School-era, and now modernization as a joint base, the landscape of the post along the... MORE

Christopher McDaid, 733rd Civil Engineer division cultural resources manager, examines the various renovations in brickwork to the Matthew Jones House at Fort Eustis, Va., July 17, 2012. The home, estimated to have been built in 1700, is now an architectural study museum. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hawkins/Released)

TRX suspension training comes to Langley
July 18, 2012 — Physical fitness is a key component to any Service member's lifestyle; it is paramount to mission success and an integral part to the core values of all branches.The Shelbank Fitness Center at Langley Air Force Base, Va., strives to provide a full schedule of programs to keep Service members, retirees and their dependents active and interested in... MORE

Mike Skaggs, Total Resistance Exercise instructor, leads a group of participants during a demonstration at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Shellbank Fitness Center, July 11, 2012. TRX uses vectoring through the use of body angles, stability training and the pendulum effect to offer exercises tailored for the military lifestyle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Newman/Released)

Waterborne Soldiers - maybe the Army's best kept secret
July 17, 2012 — The average person in America knows how to add gasoline to their vehicles, wash them and vacuum out of their car. However, changing the oil or giving their vehicle a tune-up may seem like a task better suited for a mechanic.If you want or feel the need to acquire advance skills and training in the mechanical field, you can go to a civilian... MORE

U. S. Army Sgt. Justin Kaplan, senior watercraft engineman on the U.S. Army Vessel Landing Craft Utility 2023, performs maintenance inside an electrical panel in the lower deck of the 'Hobkirk' during a maintenance inspection June 22. Kaplan is responsible for the maintenance of the electrical equipment, engine, fuel, water pipes, and other maintenance needs on the boat. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Edwin J. Rodriguez/Released)

Family Advocacy offers tips for new parents
July 17, 2012 — Although having a baby can be a joyous event, it can also be a time of anxiety. Nothing can truly prepare you for what lies ahead once the baby arrives. However there are some "tried and true" tips that can ease the transition into parenthood. Although they might seem odd initially, establishing good habits in the beginning can really benefit the... MORE

New parents often struggle with the demands of newborns. Joint Base Langley-Eustis' Family Advocacy program has some tips to help new parents destress. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Tech. Sgt. Randy Redman/Released)

Community center gives JBLE place to jam
July 10, 2012 — The din of muffled music was heard throughout the Langley Air Force Base Va., Community Center July 7 as the sound of hits such as Jimi Hendrix's "Hey Joe" and Stevie Wonder's "Higher Ground" echoed through the building.In the banquet hall, musicians strummed, slapped and sang in a chorus that filled the room.This is a typical Saturday afternoon... MORE

Gene Wright, drummer of the “One-two, One-twos”, plays one of the band’s original songs at the Langley Air Force Base Community Center July 7, 2012, during the “Jam Sessions” program. The center also boasts a high-quality recording studio and an on-call audio engineer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class R. Alex Durbin/Released)

RED HORSE builds up Raptor Town
July 10, 2012 — The humid, summer air felt like a thick blanket July 6 as the hot sun beat down on the workers. The shrill whines of power-saws and drills filled the air as the RED HORSE Airmen labored at Raptor Town, a simulated deployed environment at Langley Air Force Base, Va.. On the opposite side of the construction zone, the rhythmic scratching of hard... MORE

A Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers Airman slices a two-by-four July 6, at Langley Air Force Base, Va. RED HORSE will work at Raptor Town, a Langley training area, from April 23 to Sept. 30. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Harvill/Released)

The Patriot Files: Into the wild blue yonder
July 10, 2012 — Editor's Note: This story is part of an ongoing series highlighting Service members with exceptional experiences throughout their military careers.The nose of the plane pitched forward, beginning a sharp decent as the ground below came into clear view. Staff Sgt. Cameron Schott was forcibly pressed into the rear seat of a T-38 Talon as it flew... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cameron Schott, 1st Maintenance Squadron low-observable, aircraft structural maintainer, gives the "thumbs up" during his flight in a T-38 Talon over Langley Air Force Base, Va., June 29, 2012. Cameron earned the flight after being awarded the John L. Levitow award after his completion of Airman Leadership School. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cameron Schott/Released)

Purchasing a timeshare requires careful consideration
July 9, 2012 — Taking your family to a destination such as Miami or Washington, D.C. can be a great adventure. As travel and tourism has become increasingly popular over the years, so has the decision to invest in timeshares. Timeshares can produce great benefits for a family: discounted upfront travel costs, easily manageable vacation planning, and there is no... MORE

Timeshares can offer an alternative to paying for hotel rooms and booking trips through travel agencies. However, as with any large purchase, you should think it through. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Tech. Sgt. Randy Redman / Released)

Langley’s Aero Club makes traveling easier
July 9, 2012 — The Aero Club at Langley Air Force Base, Va., provides individuals the opportunity to avoid the chaos of flying commercial, and allows for speedy travel times without getting a speeding ticket or running into traffic. It's more than just a hub though; the club offers a chance to expand your horizons... literally.The Aero Club offers three different... MORE

Jim Booth, Aero Club flight instructor, pauses to show off a few of the aircraft at the Aero Club at Langley Air Force Base, Va., July 9, 2012. The club offers three different courses available for base military and civilian personnel to learn how to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Newman/Released)

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