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Problem solvers: Ombudsmen assists wounded, ill or injured find care
June 20, 2017
The U.S. Army Medical Command Ombudsman Program has been helping service members and their families navigate through their medical needs after being wounded, ill or injured. Starting in the U.S. Navy as a role filled by military spouses, MEDCOM ombudsmen have transitioned into a vital resource on installations by looking out for the morale and welfare of military families. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)
CES Airmen navigate through deployment training
June 20, 2017
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Milavickas, left, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and construction equipment craftsman, and Tech. Sgt. Matthew Lawrence, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron NCO of explosive ordnance device training, search for a designated location during a Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force land navigation training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., June 15, 2017. The 633rd CES Airmen perform Prime BEEF training every month to establish and maintain deployment readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)
Army celebrates 242nd year
June 14, 2017
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
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
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. 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
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
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
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
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)