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Born Under Fire: Soldiers, Airmen learn to maintain air assault weapons
March 1, 2017
U.S. Army students assigned to the 128th Aviation Brigade listen to a structural repair lesson at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Feb. 24, 2017. The 128th Ave. Bde. is responsible for training students on aviation repair, and instilling Army values through Advanced Individual Training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)
Soldiers conduct sling-load exercise off causeway
February 21, 2017
A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter transports vehicles to a floating causeway on the James River as part of a sling-load operations exercise at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Feb. 15, 2017. The field training exercise involved Soldiers from the 331st Transportation Company, 11th Battalion, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) working with land, sea and air components to prepare for real-world scenarios such as humanitarian relief or global disasters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)
JBLE hosts Mardi Gras celebration
February 9, 2017
Colorful decorations are set on display during the Mardi Gras event hosted at the Fort Eustis Club at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Feb, 3, 2017. Traditional Mardi Gras colors include purple, green and gold which signify justice, faith and power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)
Military veterinarians keep furry friends healthy
January 11, 2017
A veterinarian checks Finnick’s, a six-month-old English Springer Spaniel, lungs during a routine check-up at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Jan. 5, 2017. Pet owners, who are permanently changing duty stations, can check out their pets’ records from installation pet clinics and request health certificates required for permanent change of station travel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)
Wreaths Across America honors fallen heroes
December 21, 2016
Retired U.S. Navy Master Chief Paul Abney, USS Cole survivor, honors his lost crew mates while U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Christopher Hooper, USS James E. Williams information systems administrator, salutes during a National Wreaths Across America Remembrance ceremony at Hampton National Cemetery in Hampton, Va., Dec. 17, 2016. Referring to the anonymous quote, “A person dies twice: once when they take their final break, and later, the last time their name is spoken,” volunteers were encouraged to say the names of the veterans as they placed the wreaths at their graves. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)
College of William & Mary hosts military appreciation game
November 21, 2016
U.S. Army Col. Scott Smith, Virginia National Guard commander, recites the oath of enlistment ceremony for U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army recruits at the College of William & Mary military appreciation game at Zable Stadium in Williamsburg, Va., Nov. 19, 2016. More than 15 recruits, including members of the William & Mary ROTC program, participated in the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)
TRADOC Band pays tribute to Veterans Day
November 16, 2016
U.S. Army Maj. Randall Bartel, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band commander, conducts during the National Anthem at the Veterans Day Concert in Virginia Beach, Va., Nov. 11, 2016. The first anniversary of the end of World War I became known as Armistice Day on Nov. 11, 1919. In 1938, Armistice Day became a national holiday and later became Veterans Day in 1954. (U.S. Air Force
Veterans; America’s true melting pot
November 8, 2016
C.D. Studyvin salutes the U.S. flag during a Memorial Day ceremony May 26, 2014, at the El Paso Cemetery in Derby, Kan. The ceremony was conducted by members of the local American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars organizations and paid tribute to military members who gave their lives in service to the United States. Studyvin is a Veteran of both World War II and the Korean War. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Zach Anderson)
Rail men stay on track with new specialty
October 5, 2016
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Enrique Talavera, 757th Expeditionary Rail Command railway planning and advisory team member, takes a break after hammering a spike into rail tracks as his teammates dig out rotted rail ties at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Oct. 4, 2016. Talavera and his team are re-classing from their specific rail duties into a specialty that oversees all rail operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard)
Sergeant's time: strenthening Soldiers core
September 13, 2016
U.S. Army Sgt. Juan Gonzales, 155th Inland Cargo Transport Company cargo specialist, cheers on fellow company members as they complete the obstacle course at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 8, 2016. Gonzales was the NCO in charge of the event, and setup the parameters for obstacle completion safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard)