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Army celebrates 242nd year
June 14, 2017 — U.S. Army Soldiers began the Army’s 242nd Birthday Celebration with a run and cake cutting ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., June 14, 2017. The celebrations will continue throughout the week with a streamer ceremony and a Music Under the Stars concert, performed by the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band, at Magnolia Park, at 7 p.m., June 15, 2017... MORE

U.S. Army Col. Ralph L. Clayton, 733rd Mission Support Group commander, honors the Army’s 242nd Birthday with a cake cutting ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., June 14, 2017. Following Army tradition, the youngest Army officer and enlisted member cut the birthday cake alongside the commander. The youngest officer was, left, U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Marie Music, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) transportation officer and the youngest enlisted member was, right, U.S. Army Pvt. Kayla Kramer, 128th Aviation Brigade Advanced Individual Training student. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

Army, AF offer COOL education benefits to service members
June 14, 2017 — To prepare service members for their future in the civilian job market, the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force launched the Credentialing Opportunities On-Line program in 2015. Through the COOL program, the military helps veterans compete for jobs in the civilian sector, decreasing the population of unemployed veterans. Through the program, enlisted service members can obtain certifications and licenses to not only enhance their current work performance, but enhance their likelihood of civilian employment after they leave the service... MORE

Since 2015, the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force have offered the Credentialing Opportunities On-Line program for military members to obtain certifications and licenses within their career field. The program was established to enhance service members’ current work performance and their likelihood of civilian employment after they leave the service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

Underwater welding: Army divers keep Third Port afloat
June 7, 2017 — In order to sharpen their skills, the 74th Engineer Dive Detachment deep sea divers participated in an underwater training exercise at Fort Eustis, June 5-9, 2017. During the exercise, the detachment, which falls under the 92nd Eng. Battalion, 20th Eng. Brigade, practiced welding in a tank in preparation for a salvage project scheduled for the end of June at Third Port. A salvage project is any piece of equipment, vessel or ship that requires repairs due to damage from a sea-stay, or overuse that may require construction support to return to its normal state. For this salvage project, the divers plan to inspect Third Port’s piers to determine if repairs are required and if they have the capabilities to perform them... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Michael Brown, 30th Engineer Battalion, 20th Eng. Brigade, 74th Engineer Eng. Dive Detachment salvage diver, secures his surface supply helmet during dive-tank training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., June 6, 2017. The surface supply helmet allows for divers to submerge with continuous oxygen and communication. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

Airmen, Soldiers learn importance of joint warfighter
June 6, 2017 — U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 633rd Force Support Squadron participated in a tour of the 128th Aviation Brigade at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, June 2, 2017. The tour allowed the Airmen a chance to see what resources U.S. Army 128th Avn. Bde. Advanced Individual Training students are provided to become AH-64 Apache helicopter maintainers... MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Adam Arafat, 128th Aviation Brigade instructor, shows U.S. Air Force Airman Tyler Barlow, 633rd Force Support Squadron force management apprentice, the inner-workings of a an AH-64 Apache helicopter during a tour at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. June 2, 2017. The tour offered Airmen, assigned to the 633rd FSS, a chance to see what life is like as a 128th Avn. Bde. Advanced Individual Training student. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

Oh, deer: JBLE environmental ensures wildlife aids mission
May 31, 2017 — Joint Base Langley-Eustis is comprised of roughly 11,000 acres, 8,000 of which are part of the natural forest landscape of Fort Eustis. In charge of preserving the natural resources across those 8,000 acres, enabling mission success across the installation, is the 733rd Civil Engineer Division environmental element. One of their most crucial roles is maintaining the deer population. This ensures the livelihood and protection of the installation’s wildlife, while also maintaining adequate training areas for U.S. Army Soldiers... MORE

The 733rd Civil Engineer Division environmental element at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., ensures mission success by managing natural resources to provide adequate land on which U.S. Army Soldier’s train. The deer population is an example of wildlife managed on JBLE. Overpopulation risks depletion of the understory of the forest, which could impact Soldiers land navigation training or other mission-related activities. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

MCAHC pharmacy cuts hours, shortens wait times
May 16, 2017 — In today’s military, units are constantly looking to make improvements and achieve growth in customer care. This is no different for the medical professionals at McDonald Army Health Center at Joint Base Langley-Eustis... MORE

Dr. Jessica Pruitt, McDonald Army Health Center lead pharmacist, discusses a prescription with a patient at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., May 9, 2017. Pharmacists and technicians are responsible for ensuring prescriptions are given to the right patient with the correct dosage, frequency and instructions on the label. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)

TRADOC commander commissions new lieutenants
May 16, 2017 — College graduations are typically events where friends and family gather to celebrate the accomplishments of the graduate over the past several years. For eight ROTC cadets from the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, their graduation held more significance, as they also commissioned into the U.S. Army... MORE

U.S. Army Gen. David Perkins, commanding general of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, administers the Oath of Office to eight ROTC cadets during a Commissioning Ceremony at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Va., May 12, 2017. The Oath of Office is required by U.S. Code prior to commissioning. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)

Army revs up new tactical vehicle
May 10, 2017 — While the Humvee has served the U.S. Armed Forces for more than 30 years, organizations have been working to develop a new vehicle to take its place, the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle... MORE

U.S. Army Gen. David Perkins, commanding general, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, and Maj. Gen. Bo Dyess, Army Capabilities Integration Center director, are briefed by Col. Shane Fullmer, JLTV joint project manager on a production model Joint Light Tactical Vehicle at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., May 2, 2017. The JLTV program is an Army-led agenda collaborating with the U.S. Marine Corps to replace a portion of each branch's light tactical vehicle fleets. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)

Army welders fuse their mark on Third Port
May 10, 2017 — Among the vessels at Joint Base Langley Eustis’ Third Port sits a shop that keeps boats afloat through meticulous detailed work. The 558th Transportation Company, 10th Battalion, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) welding shop ensures ships’ crews stay safe underway through quick and reliable metal fabrication services within the port. While the metals technologists work solely on ship materials, their job encompasses an array of detail oriented work, from a boat’s hull to pipes on its air conditioning unit. “Welding is insanely important,” said U.S. Army Spc. Anthony Cole, 558th Transportation Company allied trade specialist. “When you look around, anything you look at has welds on it, has been machined and put together somehow. If you don’t have a good weld, it’s a danger to anyone who uses that item.”... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Anthony Cole, 558th Transportation Company, 10th Battalion, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) allied trade specialist, welds metal rods together at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., May 4, 2017. Cole fabricated bottle-rack-holders for oxygen tanks, which can be dangerous if not secured properly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

Sgt. Maj. Gonzalez takes responsibility of the 128th Avn. Bde.
April 26, 2017 — U.S. Army Col. John Smith, 128th Aviation Brigade commander, salutes during the brigade’s Change of Responsibility ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 25, 2017. During the ceremony, Smith spoke about his experiences with U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Stanton Brown Jr., outgoing brigade command sergeant major, had during his time at JBLE... MORE

U.S. Army Col. John Smith, 128th Aviation Brigade commander, salutes during the brigade’s Change of Responsibility ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 25, 2017. During the ceremony, Smith spoke about his experiences with U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Stanton Brown Jr., outgoing brigade command sergeant major, had during his time at JBLE and thanked Brown for his continuous support. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

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