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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)
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)
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)
Holly Days: final 100 years of Langley celebration
December 14, 2016
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Tuan Bui, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron float participant, salutes the viewing stand with other volunteers from Joint Base Langley-Eustis during the Holly Days Parade in Hampton, Va., Dec. 10, 2016. More than 20 volunteers walked alongside the JBLE float that represented 100 Years of Langley. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle)
UFC fighters and MMA celebs visit JBLE
December 6, 2016
Three top-10 athletes from the Ultimate Fighting Championship and three Mixed Martial Arts celebrities will visit Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia on Dec. 8-10, 2016. The group will visit the Langley Lanes at Langley Air Force Base, Va. Dec. 10, 2016 for a free viewing party, where service members and their families will be able to watch UFC 206 alongside the athletes and celebrities. (courtesy graphic)
K-9s hone explosive sense of smell
November 30, 2016
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brandon O’Toole, 633rd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, searches for explosive training aids with Oopey, a 633rd SFS MWD, during training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 29, 2016. The MWD’s are trained in different environments, such as dorm rooms, roadways and open areas to help prepare the team for a possible wartime mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)