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Son shares memories of ‘Men of Honor’ legacy
July 12, 2017
U.S. Army Reserve Chief Warrant Officer Phillip Brashear, 11th Aviation Command CH-47 Chinook helicopter pilot, shares stories and photos of his father, Carl Brashear, during the Fort Eustis Diamond Council’s leadership luncheon at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., June 28, 2017. Carl Brashear, who passed away in 2006, was the first African American graduate from the U.S. Diving and Salvage School in Bayonne, New Jersey and the first African American U.S. Navy diver. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)
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)
Gone but never forgotten: Community honors fallen heroes
May 31, 2017
A U.S. Joint Service Color Guard presents the colors during a Memorial Day Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Hampton National Cemetery in Hampton, Va., May 29, 2017. In addition to ceremonial wreaths placed for each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, flags were placed at each gravesite to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)
History, heroes walk among us
April 26, 2017
Retired U.S. Army Col. Tom Reeves, Legion of Valor member, waits to tour U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 21, 2017. Members of the Legion of Valor of the United States of America, Inc., are recipients of either the Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, Congressional Medal of Honor or the Air Force Cross. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)
Wounded warriors prove ‘life without limbs is limitless’
April 19, 2017
Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team members stand during the playing of the national anthem during the WWAST game against the Newport News police and fire departments in Newport News, Va., April 15, 2017. The WWAST challenged the Newport News first responders to a seven-inning game to raise awareness for wounded service members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)
Spouses Luncheon brings services together
March 22, 2017
Sharon Dyess, Spouses Club of Fort Eustis member, informs attendees of the rules of the mess during the Joint Services Luncheon at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., March 16, 2017. Dyess was responsible for ensuring attendees followed the rules put in place and observing the toasts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)
JBLE welcomes New Year’s baby
January 3, 2017
Chikeyva Tomlin, wife of U.S. Navy Seaman Keaton Tomlin, holds her new born daughter, Samaria Tomlin, at the U.S. Air Force Hospital Langley at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Jan. 3, 2017. Samaria was the first baby born during the new year at the U.S Air Force Hospital Langley, giving her the title of the New Year’s baby. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)
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)