In accordance with the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission report, Langley Air Force Base in Hampton and Fort Eustis in Newport News merged their administrative functions, becoming Joint Base Langley-Eustis Jan. 29, 2010. The joint-basing initiative is preceded by the standup of the 633d Air Base Wing Jan. 7, 2010. The Wing is an Air Force-led mission support wing, serving both Air Force and Army units. Joint basing promotes and foster a more cohesive operational partnership between the Air Force and Army while preserving mission capabilities and unique service identities.