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Sept. 11 - Where were you? JBLE stories from other locations
September 6, 2011
In this "Remember 9-11" illustration, the "11" is designed to resemble the twin towers of the World Trade Center, while the five-sided border represents the Pentagon. Both of these landmarks were attacked on Sept. 11, 2001, and nearly 3,000 people were killed. (image by David Paranteau)
The Front Line: Staff Sgt. Brye McMillon
September 6, 2011
Staff Sgt. Brye McMillon, deployed from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., is the contingency contracting officer for the 386th Expeditionary Contracting Squadron. McMillon is responsible for writing contracts worth millions of dollars. (Courtesy photo)
Sept. 11 - Where were you? Stories from JBLE
September 6, 2011
WASHINGTON -- Military members rendered honors as fire and rescue workers unfurled a huge American flag over the side of the Pentagon during rescue and recovery work following the Sept. 11 terrorist attack. The attack came at approximately 9:40 a.m. as a hijacked commercial airliner, originating from Washington, D.C.'s Dulles International Airport, was flown into the southern side of the building facing Virginia Highway 27. (U.S. Navy photo by Michael W. Pendergrass )
Fort Eustis spouse takes advantage of scholarship
September 1, 2011
Career dreams can come true through military scolarships.
The Front Line: Senior Airman Daniel McGonigle
August 22, 2011
Senior Airman Daniel McGonigle is deployed from the 1st Operations Support Squadron to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, where he serves as a weather forecaster. SrA McGonigle is responsible for producing weather observations to determine whether pilots can take off or land, as well as coordinating with weather forecasters back in the U.S. to determine expected flight and resource protection impacts for the next 24 hours. (Courtesy photo)
Web Savvy - Effectively using Air Force Portal
August 22, 2011
The Air Force Portal provides essential online resources at a single location. It serves as the entry point to the AF’s worldwide “Intranet” for all Airmen (military, civilian and contractors) and is the AF’s vision of how to eliminate duplication, integrate AF systems and provide easy access to information.
It’s in the stars for marine operations instructors, students
August 19, 2011
Chief Warrant Officer Tom Spicer uses a sextant to acquire a line of position with the sun during the U.S. Army Warrant Officer 880A2 Celestial Exam on board the Logistic Support Vessel-1, the Gen. Frank S. Besson Jr., Aug. 13, 2011, as the watercraft sails the east coast toward Savannah, Ga. (US Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kelly Jo Bridgwater)
Life below deck is smooth sailing for watercraft engineers
August 19, 2011
Pvt. Garth Longmore (left) receives instruction from Sgt. David Compton, Army watercraft engineer assigned to the 335th Transportation Detachment, 24th Transportation Battalion, on how to take a reading of the FM-200 Fire Suppression system on board the U.S. Army Logistic Support Vessel-1, the Gen. Frank S. Besson Jr., Aug. 11. (US Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kelly Jo Bridgwater)
Quiet Undercurrents - How fifth-generation AFSO21 transformed operations at Langley AFB
August 18, 2011
An F-22 Raptor taxis to the runway during the Operational Readiness Inspection at Langley Air Force Base, Va., April 10, 2011. The inspection evaluates an installation's ability to efficiently deploy military members, cargo and equipment while also adjusting to rapidly changing security conditions. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Zachary Wolf)
Leading from the front - 633rd ABW's command chief
August 15, 2011
Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Howell, 633rd Air Base Wing command chief, speaks to an NCO professional enhancement class about leadership at Langley Air Force Base Aug. 16, 2011. Howell enlisted in the Air Force in January 1983 as an Aerospace Control and Warning Systems Operator. He has served in a variety of assignments in tactical ground and air operations before taking over as the wing command chief in May. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Logan Tuttle/Released)