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Embodying excellence: an Airman’s service to community
October 16, 2019 — The U.S. Air Force core value of excellence in all we do explains that Airmen must strive for continual self-improvement and in doing so, propel the Air Force to achieve greater accomplishments for not only themselves, but their community as well. Senior Airman Charles Essel expresses this through the time he spends helping his community. Whether it’s volunteering at the USO, bringing meals to people through Meals on Wheels, organizing blood drives or helping at juvenile centers, Essel does his best to help people in need. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Charles Essel, 633rd Medical Support Squadron contract service manager, won the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 2019 Military Citizen of the Year for the Air Force due to his military excellence and more than 70 hours of volunteering in the community.

JBLE participates in CBRN exercise
October 16, 2019 — The Fort Eustis Fire Department and the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Management flight participated in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear exercise to enhance their skills to work together as a team. The exercise included donning protective gear, identifying an unknown substance, going through a denomination station and more... MORE

Ballet Folklorico: an Airman’s culture expressed through dance
October 15, 2019 — The colorful fabric drapes over her skin. Bountiful lace and ribbon ordains the dress, a timeless style reminiscent of her roots. It sways effortlessly with a simple movement of her wrist. To enhance the traditional design, she applies bold makeup to couple the dress’ vibrancy. As she retrieves a tube of vivid red lipstick from a small makeup bag, she comes face-to-face with the mirror. Her reflection creates a feeling of connectedness to her Mexican heritage... MORE

Suicide Prevention Walk Brings H.O.P.E
October 8, 2019 — Every day, approximately 123 individuals take their own lives in the United States. Of those individuals, U.S. military members and veterans make up 18 percent of adult suicides... MORE

To help raise awareness and in an effort to prevent future suicides, Airmen, family and friends participated in the H.O.P.E. Walk at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, September 27, 2019.

Swimming laps around the world
October 2, 2019 — She dives into the pool, as the cool water envelopes her body and she begins to feel weightless. She comes to the surface kicking and pulling, feeling the water begin to rush past her as she picks up speed until she’s at a full sprint… Preparation to be the fastest in the world has begun. “My mom threw me into a pool when I was a small child, and I’ve been swimming ever since,” said U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Genevieve Miller, 17th Intelligence Squadron deputy flight commander. “But I've been swimming competitively since I was five or six on a club team.” ... MORE

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Genevieve Miller, 17th Intelligence Squadron deputy flight commander, poses for a photo while practicing at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Sept. 19, 2019.

Langley Speedway hosts Military Appreciation Night
October 2, 2019 — (Left to right) U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Greg Peterson, 633rd Air Base Wing command chief, and Col. Clinton Ross, 633rd ABW commander, welcomes and thanks the crowd for attending the Military Appreciation Night at Larry King Law's Langley Speedway, Hampton, Virginia, Sept. 28, 2019. More than 5,000 people filled the stands to watch drivers... MORE

(Left to right) U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Greg Peterson, 633rd Air Base Wing command chief, and Col. Clinton Ross, 633rd ABW commander, welcomes and thanks the crowd for attending the Military Appreciation Night at Larry King Law's Langley Speedway, Hampton, Virginia, Sept. 28, 2019.

JBLE fosters community engagement with Deployed Family Fall Fest
October 2, 2019 — The Deployed Family Fall Fest was held at the Bethel Manor Youth Center in Hampton, Virginia, Sept. 28, 2019. The event brought together families whose loved one has been recently or is currently deployed for fun activities, games, food and more... MORE

JBLE celebrates diversity with Hispanic Heritage kick-off celebration
October 1, 2019 — Two Hispanic Hertiage kick-off events took place here to celebrate the installation's rich diversity. Fort Eustis kicked off the first event at the Fort Eustis Club, Sept. 25, 2019. Following Fort Eustis' event, Langley Air Force Base launched its event Sept. 26, 2019 at the Langley Community Commons. Both events featured music, food, dance demonstrations and more... MORE

Conservation law enforcement patrols, protects JBLE
September 18, 2019 — Rivers, creeks and estuaries trace the landscape of Fort Eustis and it’s up to a select few to patrol the 27 miles worth of shoreline in order to protect the installation... MORE

JBLE hosts 38th Annual Mulberry Island Half Marathon/5k
September 18, 2019 — The 38th Annual Mulberry Island Half Marathon/5K occured Sept. 14, 2019 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. The route started on Lee Boulevard and ran along the James River and historic sites on the installation such as the Matthew Jones... MORE

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