FORT EUSTIS, Va. –
A new fitness center opened July 24 near U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command headquarters at Fort Eustis, Va.
The building is the former TRADOC HQ building number 1501.
"We began planning two years ago after evaluating the need for more fitness space at Fort Eustis," said John Volkers, 733rd Force Support Division director. "We originally planned to expand [the current] fitness center, but determined a new fitness facility would be more beneficial for the Fort Eustis community."
Without the help of the 633rd Air Base Wing and TRADOC, Volkers said the project might never have been built.
"TRADOC and the 633rd ABW were really integral in developing this facility," said Volkers. "Without their partnership, this facility wouldn't have become a reality, so their help is much appreciated."
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Bradley May, TRADOC Initial Military Training Center of Excellence deputy commanding general, cut the ribbon for the grand opening of the facility, assisted by Col. William Galbraith, 733rd Mission Support Group commander, Command Sgt. Maj. Jessie Sharpe, 733rd MSG CSM, William Von Ohlen, 733rd Sustainment branch chief, and John Volkers.
The new center is open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, and is closed weekends and holidays. Volkers said the 733rd FSD will survey and test the hours of operation for the next few weeks to determine the best hours to meet the community's needs.