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SARM: Keeping warfighters on track
June 20, 2017 — U.S. Air Force F-22 pilots at Joint Base Langley-Eustis work closely with U.S. Air Force T-38 Talon pilots, who pose as adversary air, to improve their war-fighter capabilities. However, before pilots can perform their duties, they must sharpen their skills and ensure they have proper documentation before they fly. T-38 pilots assigned to the 71st Fighter Training Squadron rely on a 3-person team, known as the squadron aviation resource managers, who ensure they are “good-to-go” when it comes to being legally qualified to fly. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kevin O’Hara II, 71st Fighter Training Squadron aviation resource manager journeyman, responds to an airfield radio transmission at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., June 16, 2017. Squadron aviation resource managers coordinate with several agencies including maintenance, weather and base operations personnel to ensure a smooth transition from the ground to the air and vice versa. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Areca T. Bell)

Fort Eustis honors retirees
May 23, 2017 — Retired U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Frank H. Carr, American Legion Department of Virginia chaplain, speaks during the Retiree Appreciation Day ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., May 20, 2017. Carr, a retired Army and Air Force veteran with more than 25 years of service, spoke on the importance of serving through veterans’ organizations and... MORE

Retired U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Frank H. Carr, American Legion Department of Virginia chaplain, speaks during the Retiree Appreciation Day ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., May 20, 2017. Carr, a retired Army and Air Force veteran with more than 25 years of service, spoke on the importance of serving through veterans’ organizations and supporting current military members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Katie Gar Ward)

Surviving the storm: My journey to recovery
May 8, 2017 — Editor’s note: The following commentary was written in observance of National Mental Health Month. Although “wingmanship” is something I live every day now as an Airman, the concept is something I have been familiar with my entire life. I specifically remember a moment this came into play when I was a 16-year-old assistant Cub Scout leader. We were in the woods and I had sent my pack of eight-year-old Cub Scouts on a mission to find branches to whittle into slingshots. “Remember to look for strong, mendable tree branches!” I shouted to them... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois, 633rd Air Base Wing Public Affairs photojournalist, spends time with her dog, Watson, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., May 9, 2017. Dubois spent roughly seven months in mental health treatment programs, and once she was successful in managing her own recovery process, she adopted a rescued dog, who now aids in her "self treatment."(U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Katie Gar Ward)

Family child care providers of year recognized
April 26, 2017 — Two family care providers from the Langley Air Force Base and Fort Eustis Child Development Centers on Joint Base Langley-Eustis were named Provider of the Year for 2016. Langley Air Force Base 2016 Provider of the Year: Cassandra Thomas, U.S. Air Force Child Development Center family child care provider, was named the 2016 Provider of the Year for Langley. ... MORE

Kathryn Barrager, Child Development Center family child care provider, reads to the children at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Feb. 28, 2017. Barrager was awarded the 2016 Provider of the Year for Fort Eustis. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Derek Seifert)

‘Piering’ into future: Construction to improve fuel operations
April 20, 2017 — Construction preparations for a new pier, which is used to receive jet fuel, began April 3, 2017. The project, which is overseen by the 733rd Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Facilities, is expected to be completed in 18 months. ... MORE

Contractors dredge the river during construction preparations for a new pier, which is used to receive jet fuel, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 17, 2017. The new pier will be constructed out of concrete and will measure approximately 36 feet wide to give first responders access in times of emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Areca T. Bell)

Olympic Gold Medalist aims to raise sexual assault awareness
April 17, 2017 — U.S. Army Soldier and Sexual Harassment, Assault Response and Prevention team members pose with Kayla Harrison, Olympic Gold Medalist, during a Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month event at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 14, 2017. Harrison, the guest speaker for the event, talked about raising sexual assault awareness, as well as... MORE

U.S. Army Soldier and Sexual Harassment, Assault Response and Prevention team members pose with Kayla Harrison, Olympic Gold Medalist, during a Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month event at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 14, 2017. Harrison, the guest speaker for the event, talked about raising sexual assault awareness, as well as setting and reaching goals to help survivors overcome trauma. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

From victims to survivors: changing the conversation about sexual assault
April 17, 2017 — Editor’s note: Due the nature of these testimonies, the U.S. service members’ names have been withheld. Unrestricted reporting procedures were used by both individuals and the accusers were discharged from their respective military branch. No matter how many times she said no, he continued. All she wanted was to be anywhere but there. Now, two years later, she often finds herself still reliving that moment. “At work if I was zoning out, I was probably going back to the memory,” said the U.S. Air Force Senior Airman, as she looked down at the floor, recounting the day at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, when she became a victim of sexual assault. ... MORE

A U.S. Air Force Airman and a U.S. Army Soldier show support for sexual assault survivors at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., March 28, 2017. April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, which highlights the resources provided for sexual assault survivors. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

Fuel facilities supplies the ‘goods’ on, off flightline
April 12, 2017 — Outfitted in white overalls, gloves, boots, earplugs and a face shield, two U.S. Air Force Airmen cautiously perform their duties while surrounded by a shroud of vapors. They are donned in gear meant to protect them from the very substance that helps to protect lives at high altitudes. The scene resembles that of a science fiction movie— moving in slow motion as the various sounds of the flightline are subconsciously replaced by the eerie sound of shallow breaths in a mask. At Joint Base Langley-Eustis, the Airmen assigned to the 733rd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels facility perform one of their many responsibilities, ensuring pilots have oxygen at high altitudes. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Austin Wesson, 733rd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, and James Baldwin, 733rd LRS fuels facilities fuels distribution systems operator, fill a liquid oxygen cart at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 7, 2017. Every 90 days a sample of liquid oxygen has to be taken and sent to lab for inspection at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, to ensure it is at least 99.5 percent pure. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Areca T. Bell)

Infant teething and toddler tooth care
April 5, 2017 — Bringing a child into the world is one of the most exciting times for a family, but along with this time of great joy can come a multitude of questions, especially for young and first time parents. Questions such as, how do I do this, does my child need that or is there something wrong with my child ... MORE

On average, a baby’s first tooth will start to come in around six months of age. By the third birthday, most kids have their full set of 20 baby teeth, however, each baby is different. (U.S. Air Force illustration/Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)

Tips for peak PCS season
April 5, 2017 — Transitioning to a new permanent change of station can be exciting, yet a hectic experience for service members and their family, particularly during the summer peak-moving season. The primary goal of the 733rd Logistics Readiness Squadron personal property processing office is to provide personnel with necessary information to help ensure that they are adequately prepared for all phases of their PCS move, such as pre-move, packing, shipment pick-up and delivery at the final destination. ... MORE

Peak moving season runs May through August each year with the peak of the peak between Memorial Day and July 4. Surface Deployment and Distribution Command officials want servicemembers, federal employees and their families to know a smooth move for household goods is possible. (Air Force graphic)

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