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June 8, 2021

JBLE does the “Murph”

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Members of Joint Base Langley-Eustis took on the Murph Challenge at Shellbank Fitness Center, June 4, 2021. U.S. Navy SEAL Lt. Michael Patrick Murphy created the Murph workout to prepare for the physical demands of war.

U.S. Soldiers from the 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), depart 3rd Port, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, April 2, 2021. The barge was loaded and shipped to Naval Station Norfolk with supplies and equipment for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Dowe)

June 8, 2021

Albania and back again

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Soldiers of the 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) recently deployed from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, to Albania in support of Defender 21—a multinational, joint exercise designed to build readiness and interoperability between U.S., NATO and partner militaries. The exercise incorporated joint logistics over-the-shore (JLOTS) operations conducted by military service members from multiple branches as well as Department of Defense Civilians in one of the U.S. Army’s most extensive training exercises in Europe.

Eustis divers and emergency services conduct joint exercise

June 1, 2021

Eustis divers and emergency services conduct joint exercise

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The 511th Engineer Dive Detachment and JBLE-Eustis Fire and Emergency Services conducted a joint-training exercise at Third Port, the maritime operations hub at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, May 14, 2021.

President Joe Biden visited Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia.

June 1, 2021

President Biden, first lady visit JBLE service members

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden visited Joint Base Langley-Eustis to meet with Airmen, Soldiers and Sailors and honor the fallen before Memorial Day, May 28.

Two U.S. Soldiers watch other competitors run the course while waiting for their turn during the Military Battle Challenge obstacle course at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, May 22, 2021. The Military Battle Challenge is a timed obstacle course that tests Soldiers' abilities over nine separate tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Foister)

May 30, 2021

Remember the fallen: JBLE commemorates Memorial Day

Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. — Joint Base Langley-Eustis commemorated Memorial Day with a series of events from May 17 to May 27. The 733rd Mission Support Group and U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command worked together to organize the festivities. The commemoration, known as "Remember the Fallen," included sports events, an obstacle course, a 5K run and a drill and ceremony contest by Advanced Individual Training students. The memorial observances culminated with a retreat ceremony at Seay Plaza and a concert by country artist Austin Moody at the TRADOC stage.

Physical fitness testing will resume July 1, 2021. Several changes have been made to the test to include increasing scoring for push-ups and sit-ups from 10 to 20 points each, five-year age groups and the waist measurement no longer being required. The Air Force has also worked on alternative strength and cardiovascular testing exercise options with plans to announce them in the coming weeks.

May 27, 2021

AF breaks down updated fitness test scores

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Without the waist measurement as a scored component, push-ups and sit-ups will increase from 10 to 20 points each, while the 1.5-mile run will remain at 60 points. Scoring will fall into five-year age groups, as opposed to the previous 10.

May 27, 2021

Senior Airman Chance D. Acker

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — 1st Lt Bridgett Homan, Langley, is detailed as the Summary Courts Officer to secure and make proper disposition of the personal effects of Senior Airman Chance D. Acker.

Physical fitness testing will resume July 1, 2021. Several changes have been made to the test to include increasing scoring for push-ups and sit-ups from 10 to 20 points each, five-year age groups and the waist measurement no longer being required. The Air Force has also worked on alternative strength and cardiovascular testing exercise options with plans to announce them in the coming weeks.

May 26, 2021

Air Force releases updated fitness test score breakdown

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Without the waist measurement as a scored component, push-ups and sit-ups will increase from 10 to 20 points each, while the 1.5-mile run will remain at 60 points. Scoring will fall into five-year age groups, as opposed to the previous 10.

The Personal Property Peak moving season starts 15 May and continues through 30 September each year. This graphic shows contact information for the Langley Personal Property Office.

May 26, 2021

Tips for the 2021 peak PCS season

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The Personal Property Peak moving season starts 15 May and continues through 30 September each year. The highest portion of personal property moves happen between Memorial Day and July 4 within the peak season. The 633d LRS wants to ensure that all customers receive the highest quality customer service and that you and your families receive the

The National Defense Reserve Fleet is utilized during the Robert E. Rumens Marine Firefighting Symposium at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, May 21, 2021. The NDRF is known as the “Ghost Fleet” because of its current inactivity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Dowe)

May 26, 2021

Fighting fires on the Ghost Fleet

Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. — 80 students from 23 different agencies and support staff from 22 agencies arrived at JBLE-Eustis on May 21, 2021, for ship-based maritime firefighting training. Maritime vessels require fuel and other combustible materials to operate properly; human error, electrical fault and other factors can lead to a maritime fire at any time.