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Army NCO Corps Celebrates 239 historic-years
December 22, 2016
U.S. Army Sgt. Shannon Scott, center left, 221st Military Police Detachment police officer, and U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Kirk Carlton, center right, Army Training and Support Center senior enlisted advisor, cut a cake during the NCO Corps birthday celebration at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 16, 2016. Inspector General Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben created training objectives that constituted the first written plan for NCO standards, discipline and duty for Gen. George Washington’s Continental Army in Dec. 1777. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert)
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)
Active shooter exercise tests responders
December 21, 2016
An individual, posing as a casualty, lays in front of the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron customer service desk during an active shooter exercise at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 15, 2016. During the exercise, four individuals were confirmed deceased and six injured after a disgruntled customer attacked personnel in the building. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle)
Spouses help military families one dress at a time
December 21, 2016
Yvonne Coombes, Operation Deploy Your Dress branch coordinator, displays a donated dress at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 20, 2016. Coombes, along with three other military spouses started ODYD to help military members and their spouses afford attending formal military events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)
Air Force Surgeon General emphasizes trusted care
December 20, 2016
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Mark Ediger, U.S. Air Force Medical Service Corps surgeon general, speaks with members of the 633rd Medical Group during an all call at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 15, 2016. Ediger spoke to the group about the importance of trusted care in the medical field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois.)
Airmen, civilians gain resilience through MMA
December 16, 2016
Valentina Shevchenko, Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial artist, spars with U.S. Army Sgt. Dale Addy, 128th Aviation Brigade at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 9, 2016. Shevchenko not only trained with service members, but also visited U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force units throughout the week as part of a military appreciation visit. She is also a professional kickboxer from Kyrgyzstan, who began her professional career when she was 12 years old, when she knocked out a 22-year-old opponent, earning the nickname “Bullet.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson)
Use caution; keep watch at crosswalks
December 14, 2016
The lighted pedestrian crosswalk on Nealy Avenue, between the U.S. Air Force Hospital Langley and 633rd Medical Group Dental Clinic, was installed due to high volume vehicle and pedestrian traffic at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., in 2016. As pedestrians approach the street, motion sensors activate flashing lights to alert drivers to slow down and stop for pedestrians using the crosswalk. (U. S. Air Force photo by Beverly Joyner)
Protect the power: Creating an energy-aware culture
December 14, 2016
This year’s U.S. Air Force annual energy campaign, “Protect the Power," was established February 23, 2016, along with the U.S. Air Force Office of Energy Assurance. The campaign was designed to transform the way Airmen use and see energy by helping build an energy-aware culture. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)
AF partners with NASA for mission success
December 14, 2016
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Schrader, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance craftsman moves sandbags to various buildings to prevent flooding at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Oct. 26, 2012. Hurricane Sandy is expected to bring four to six inches of rain to the JBLE area, with sustained winds of 45 to 50 kts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teresa Aber/Released)
2016 CMSgt release
December 14, 2016
Newly selected U.S. Air Force chief master sergeants pose for a photo during their release party at Joint Base Langley, Eustis, Va., Dec. 8, 2016. More than 520 Airman were selected to promote to chief master sergeant throughout the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle)