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Problem solvers: Ombudsmen assists wounded, ill or injured find care
June 20, 2017 — Established in 2007, the U.S. Army Medical Command Ombudsman Program has been helping service members and their families navigate through the medical needs after being wounded, ill or injured. Initially created by 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. Ombudsmen serve as neutral mediators, or resource consultants, that act as liaisons between the military or family member, MEDCOM and the Medical Treatment Facility commander, to communicate the needs and concerns of the patient... MORE

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)

CES Airmen navigate through deployment training
June 20, 2017 — As an improvised explosive device detonated, everyone dropped to the ground. For just one moment, there is silence, then shouts of assurance echo throughout the air. Although just a training environment with simulated IEDs, the situation appeared real for the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen donned in Kevlar vests and helmets. The simulated situation was part of the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron’s Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force land navigation and convoy training held at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, June 15, 2017... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Milavickas, left, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and construction equipment craftsman, and Tech. Sgt. Matthew Lawrence, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron NCO of explosive ordnance device training, search for a designated location during a Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force land navigation training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., June 15, 2017. The 633rd CES Airmen perform Prime BEEF training every month to establish and maintain deployment readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

Army celebrates 242nd year
June 14, 2017 — U.S. Army Soldiers began the Army’s 242nd Birthday Celebration with a run and cake cutting ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., June 14, 2017. The celebrations will continue throughout the week with a streamer ceremony and a Music Under the Stars concert, performed by the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band, at Magnolia Park, at 7 p.m., June 15, 2017... MORE

U.S. Army Col. Ralph L. Clayton, 733rd Mission Support Group commander, honors the Army’s 242nd Birthday with a cake cutting ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., June 14, 2017. Following Army tradition, the youngest Army officer and enlisted member cut the birthday cake alongside the commander. The youngest officer was, left, U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Marie Music, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) transportation officer and the youngest enlisted member was, right, U.S. Army Pvt. Kayla Kramer, 128th Aviation Brigade Advanced Individual Training student. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

Army, AF offer COOL education benefits to service members
June 14, 2017 — To prepare service members for their future in the civilian job market, the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force launched the Credentialing Opportunities On-Line program in 2015. Through the COOL program, the military helps veterans compete for jobs in the civilian sector, decreasing the population of unemployed veterans. Through the program, enlisted service members can obtain certifications and licenses to not only enhance their current work performance, but enhance their likelihood of civilian employment after they leave the service... MORE

Since 2015, the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force have offered the Credentialing Opportunities On-Line program for military members to obtain certifications and licenses within their career field. The program was established to enhance service members’ current work performance and their likelihood of civilian employment after they leave the service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

Underwater welding: Army divers keep Third Port afloat
June 7, 2017 — In order to sharpen their skills, the 74th Engineer Dive Detachment deep sea divers participated in an underwater training exercise at Fort Eustis, June 5-9, 2017. During the exercise, the detachment, which falls under the 92nd Eng. Battalion, 20th Eng. Brigade, practiced welding in a tank in preparation for a salvage project scheduled for the end of June at Third Port. A salvage project is any piece of equipment, vessel or ship that requires repairs due to damage from a sea-stay, or overuse that may require construction support to return to its normal state. For this salvage project, the divers plan to inspect Third Port’s piers to determine if repairs are required and if they have the capabilities to perform them... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Michael Brown, 30th Engineer Battalion, 20th Eng. Brigade, 74th Engineer Eng. Dive Detachment salvage diver, secures his surface supply helmet during dive-tank training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., June 6, 2017. The surface supply helmet allows for divers to submerge with continuous oxygen and communication. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

Airmen, Soldiers learn importance of joint warfighter
June 6, 2017 — U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 633rd Force Support Squadron participated in a tour of the 128th Aviation Brigade at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, June 2, 2017. The tour allowed the Airmen a chance to see what resources U.S. Army 128th Avn. Bde. Advanced Individual Training students are provided to become AH-64 Apache helicopter maintainers... MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Adam Arafat, 128th Aviation Brigade instructor, shows U.S. Air Force Airman Tyler Barlow, 633rd Force Support Squadron force management apprentice, the inner-workings of a an AH-64 Apache helicopter during a tour at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. June 2, 2017. The tour offered Airmen, assigned to the 633rd FSS, a chance to see what life is like as a 128th Avn. Bde. Advanced Individual Training student. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

Oh, deer: JBLE environmental ensures wildlife aids mission
May 31, 2017 — Joint Base Langley-Eustis is comprised of roughly 11,000 acres, 8,000 of which are part of the natural forest landscape of Fort Eustis. In charge of preserving the natural resources across those 8,000 acres, enabling mission success across the installation, is the 733rd Civil Engineer Division environmental element. One of their most crucial roles is maintaining the deer population. This ensures the livelihood and protection of the installation’s wildlife, while also maintaining adequate training areas for U.S. Army Soldiers... MORE

The 733rd Civil Engineer Division environmental element at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., ensures mission success by managing natural resources to provide adequate land on which U.S. Army Soldier’s train. The deer population is an example of wildlife managed on JBLE. Overpopulation risks depletion of the understory of the forest, which could impact Soldiers land navigation training or other mission-related activities. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

‘All gave some, some gave all’: A community remembers the fallen
May 23, 2017 — U.S. service members and community members honored fallen heroes at the Bronze Cross Statue Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., May 20, 2017. The monument was initially unveiled on May 14, 2016, to honor military members and Department of Defense civilians who passed in service to the nation. The construction of the monument was a community partnership. The association of the U.S. Army Colonial Chapter gathered resources from local businesses and corporate partners to construct the shrine for the lost heroes. The memorial depicts a soldier’s helmet perched on a rifle, flanked by a pair of combat boots, representing the traditional “battlefield cross.”... MORE

U.S. Army Sgt. Anthony Licata, Training and Doctrine Command Band trumpet player, and Staff Sgt. John Keister, Training and Doctrine Command Band French horn player, perform the National Anthem at the Bronze Cross Statue Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., May 20, 2017. The Bronze Cross memorial was created to honor all service members and Department of Defense civilians who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

Lifesaving tips protect motorcycle riders
May 23, 2017 — The 633rd Air Base Wing Safety Office hosted the Armed Forces Motorcycle Safety event and ride, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, May 19, 2017. The event promoted motorcycle safety and met the required annual motorcycle riders’ safety briefing that all service members must complete. Along with encouraging safety on the road, the event helped to foster esprit de corps among military members and their civilian counterparts, as well as, motorcycle riders from the community... MORE

Members of the Virginia State Police Motorcycle Unit set up cones for a riding demonstration at the Armed Forces Motorcycle Safety event and ride at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., May 19, 2017. The event was hosted by the 633rd Air Base Wing Safety Office and is an annual requirement for all military motorcycle riders. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

Fostering community bonds through golf competition
May 16, 2017 — Donnie Tuck, City of Hampton mayor, hits a golf ball during the Spring 2017 Commander’s Cup at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., May 12, 2017. The golf tournament occurs annually to promote comradery between service members and the Hampton Roads community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois) MORE

Donnie Tuck, City of Hampton mayor, hits a golf ball during the Spring 2017 Commander’s Cup at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., May 12, 2017. The golf tournament occurs annually to promote comradery between service members and the Hampton Roads community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

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