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Airman’s Attic achieves different kind of mission
February 4, 2015 — It's the small things in life that make a difference.Silverware given to a U.S. Air Force Airman living in the dormitories could allow him to have dinner at home. A black beanie given to a truck driver could mean the difference between a good or bad day in the snow. An old toy newly introduced to a poor child could put a smile on his face.Every... MORE

Joseph Isley, Salvation Army truck driver, loads donations from the Airman’s Attic into a truck at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Jan 27, 2015. Isley said approximately half the donations he picks up biweekly for the Salvation Army come from the Airman’s Attic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devin Scott Michaels/Released)

Getting to know the 733rd MSG commander
February 4, 2015 — As gentle winds blow across the James River and roadways while parking lots stand empty, still basking in the orange glow and soft hum of street lamps, the calm silence crescendos in anticipation of the day ahead.Before the sun's rays peek over the horizon and the moon slowly recedes, making way for the gold and purples of sunrise, one U.S. Army... MORE

U.S. Army Col. William Galbraith, 733rd Mission Support Group commander, gives opening remarks during a Community Listening Session at Fort Eustis, Va., Jan. 13, 2015. The session included briefings from local elected officials about the impact the Army has on the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle/Released)

Airman 'of note': Trombonist brings two decades of experience, education to Air Force band
February 4, 2015 — In a cluttered corner of a whitewashed room adorned with moving boxes and mismatched furniture, a trio of U.S. Air Force Airmen sling brass instruments under their arms, deliberately tracing their eyes along the sheets on stands before them. After a murmur of agreement, they ready their instruments and roll through a flourish of notes from Cleo... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class James Hubbard, Heritage of America Band trombonist, rehearses with the Rhythm in Blue Jazz Ensemble at Crawford Hall at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Jan. 29, 2015. Hubbard brings two decades of formal music education and classical training to the band, where he has served since 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jason J. Brown/Released)

Being ‘Big Mack:’ Airman exercises leadership
February 3, 2015 — Bright shoes, spandex and basketball shorts blurred together in between steel-grey equipment racks, adding hurriedness and chaos to the otherwise organized workout plans so often practiced in the crowded Shellbank Fitness Center at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia.Among the sounds of dumbbells dropping and feet pounding hard against the... MORE

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Mackenzie Mercer, Air Combat Command Communications Support Squadron noncommissioned officer-in-charge, helps Airman 1st Class Steven Hagewood, ACC CSS event manager, during a workout at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Jan. 30, 2015. Mercer uses the gym as a second office to interact with other Airmen in a more comfortable setting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Austin Harvill/Released)

Service members encouraged to practice proper protocol online
February 3, 2015 — As more U.S. Service members continue to turn to social media to stay connected with friends and family, their responsibility to portray a professional military image remains.Though social media enables users to share life moments, build relationships, connect with family members and share personal views, it can also negatively affect those who do... MORE

From student to Soldier: 311st Trans. Co. Soldier discovers two sides of Eustis
February 3, 2015 — Annually, more than 5,800 U.S. Army Soldiers come through Fort Eustis, Virginia to attend Advanced Individual Training to learn the basics of helicopter and boat maintenance.Most students graduate and move on to installations across the globe but for some, Fort Eustis will remain their home.Pvt. Jeffery Kemp, 331st Transportation Company, 11th... MORE

U.S. Army Pvt. Jeffery Kemp, 331st Transportation Company, 11th Transportation Battalion, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) watercraft engineer, repairs the engine of a side-loaded warping tug boat at Fort Eustis, Va., Jan. 21, 2015. Kemp transitioned from Advanced Individual Training at Fort Eustis to permanent party after he graduated in November 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland/Released)

Never settle: Back 2 Basics, instructor strive for excellence
January 27, 2015 — For eight weeks, Monday through Friday, shouts of encouragement and clapping can be heard echoing from the basketball courts inside Shellbank Fitness Center at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. No, these are not the sounds of a sporting event, but rather an intense physical training session called "Back 2 Basics."Back 2 Basics is a fitness... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cristina Sullivan, 633rd Force Support Squadron Back 2 Basics lead instructor, works with individuals during a B2B class at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Jan. 8, 2015. B2B is a fitness improvement program aimed at assisting Airmen with 80% or lower on their Air Force physical fitness assessments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kayla Newman/Released)

Airman powers through challenges
January 27, 2015 — Paris Roberts took a seat and cupped her head in her hands to massage the bridge of her nose.People rushed passed her with gym bags in tow, some scarfing down bananas and chugging protein shakes, some just talking about what they went through that morning, Jan. 17, 2015.Roberts shifted her head up just enough for her eyes to peak through and look... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Paris Roberts, Air Combat Command Public Affairs knowledge operations manager, takes a moment to rest before competing in the TeamGrit CrossFit competition in Hampton, Va., Jan. 17, 2015. This was Roberts first CrossFit competition, after beginning CrossFit training during a deployment to the Middle East in November 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard/Released)

An innocent dream born from chaos
January 27, 2015 — In the early hours the morning of Dec. 20, 1989, when most living within Panama City were sleeping, a 10-year-old boy and his family were awakened by explosions and helicopters overhead. The family exited their home, only to witness pandemonium; buildings burning down, people running, screaming.War was reality for Arjune Haynes and many other... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Arjune Haynes, 633rd Medical Operations Squadron cardiology noncommissioned officer in charge, reflects on his life at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Jan. 30, 2015. Born and raised in Chorrillo, Panama, Haynes said he experienced the effects of Operation Just Cause, the U.S. invasion of Panama, at the age of 10. Amidst the chaos, a U.S. Army Soldier approached the frightened boy, offered him a Baby Ruth candy bar and reassured him everything would be just fine. In that moment, Haynes realized he wanted to do for people what the Soldier did for him and the only way of accomplishing his goal would be to join the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aubrey White/Released)

JDTC teaches Service members to work together
January 20, 2015 — A team of U.S. Air Force security forces Airmen prepare for an upcoming mission, on the list of items needed to accomplish this assignment is a U.S. Army High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle. There can be difficulties communicating with members of another service because of differences in terminology and communications systems. The Airmen's... MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kenneth Spencer, Joint Deployment Training Center student, receives instructions from Dave Terrell, JDTC instructor, at Fort Eustis, Va., Jan. 9, 2014. JDTC instructors teach courses in joint deployment, global force management and situational awareness in classrooms, online or from a remote location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle/Released)

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