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2023 Fort Eustis Fall Fest 'Trunk or Treat' Contest & Rules - The 2023 Fort Eustis Fall Fest 'Trunk or Treat' will take place at the 128th Aviation Brigade school house, Friday, Oct. 27, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Anyone with base access is eligible to participate in the 'Trunk or Treat' contest, but must register by Monday, Oct. 23.

For a complete list of contest rules and instructions, as well as registration information, check out the flyer HERE or call ACS at (757) 878-3638.

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Design the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Mascot Contest - We want YOUR design for the new mascot representing all of Joint Base Langley-Eustis!

This contest is open to all JBLE organizations and their dependents. All entries must include the submitter's name, phone number, unit affiliation, a high resolution image of your design, and a brief explanation of your inspiration.

All entries must be sent by Oct. 30 to jblemedia@gmail.com. For full contest rules, click HERE!

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'Trick-or-Treating' Date & Times for JBLE Military Family Housing - The established date and times for 'trick-or-treating' on Joint Base Langley-Eustis family housing is Tuesday, Oct. 31, 6 - 8 p.m.

The above applies for all on-base housing on both Langley AFB and Fort Eustis, as well as the off-base housing at Bethel Manor.

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New Eatery at JBLE-Eustis - There is a new restaurant option opening at JBLE-Eustis, which will have a grand opening ceremony! 

- Nov. 6, Hunt Brothers Pizza (inside the Eustis Express at 704 Washington Blvd) will have its ribbon cutting at 11:30 a.m.

Anyone with authorized base access is welcome to attend this ceremony!

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Courses at Fort Eustis - Registration for 2023 Fall term ERAU on-site courses are now open!

ERAU is offering four courses for the 2023 Fall term at The Herb Bateman Army Education Center (1500 Madison Ave.). The last day to register using military tuition assistance is Monday, Oct. 9. For all others, the last day to register is Thursday, Oct. 19.

For more information, call (757) 887-0980, or see the flyer here.

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'The War to End All Wars - The Movie' Premiere - The globally-acclaimed Swedish rock band Sabaton, known for their songs about historical events, has created the “History Rocks” project. They have partnered with the animation studio Yarnhub following years of hard work and research to produce an animated, educational movie telling World War I stories featuring music from the group. 

The U.S. Army Transportation Museum (300 Washington Blvd, Fort Eustis) will present three free showings of this film in the museum's theater, with the first showing on Veteran’s Day. The museum will also bring out WWI museum artifacts for the public to view.

The dates and times for the film are:

  • Saturday. Nov. 11 @ 3 p.m. – Premier
  • Thursday, Nov. 16 @ 6:30 p.m. – Evening Showing
  • Saturday, Nov. 18 @ 3 p.m. – Final Showing

The film's poster can be viewed HERE. A trailer can be viewed on the U.S. Army Transportation Museum's Facebook page HERE.

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April 10, 2023

Langley AFB Releases Air Show Parking Information

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS — Air Power Over Hampton Roads Air Show is taking flight in Hampton, VA, headlined by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, which will take place May 6 – 7, 2023 at Langley Air Force Base. General admission to the show is free and premium seating options are available while supplies last.One major change for this year’s air show is attendees must

April 7, 2023

JBLE publishes FY22 Economic Impact Analysis

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The Joint Base Langley-Eustis fiscal year 2022 Economic Impact Analysis was released by the 633d Comptroller Squadron, citing an increase of $110 million in economic impact to the community since 2020.

633d Security Forces Squadron emblem

April 7, 2023

Sponsoring A Guest? Understand Trusted Traveler

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The warm weather and travel season are quickly approaching.  This means our family, friends and loved ones will be making the trip to visit our home at Joint Base Langley-Eustis. Sponsoring a guest is easy, as the Trusted Traveler program is in place during the hours of 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., to streamline the visitation process and eliminate the need

A woman accepts an award from a U.S. army officer.

April 3, 2023

A second home: FCC provider honored with award

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Jessica Brathwaite transitioned careers from a LPN to a Family Child Care (FCC) provider, opening her home to families whose schedules could not be accommodated by traditional child care options. This choice led her to receive the Fort Eustis’ 2022 Family Child Care Provider of the Year award Mar. 16, 2023 for going above and beyond in her role as a caregiver.

The first two F-22 Raptors, part of the incoming Formal Training Unit aircraft fleet, touch down at Joint Base Langley-Eustis

March 31, 2023

The first FTU F-22s touch down at JBLE

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The first two F-22 Raptors, part of the incoming Formal Training Unit aircraft fleet, touch down at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Mar. 29, 2023. JBLE has been working hard over the last four years to prepare for the bed down of 30 additional F-22 Raptors and the establishment of the FTU. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mikaela Smith)

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