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Next Generation Steps into the Mission
May 5, 2026 — During Take Your Child to Work Day at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, children experienced military culture and learned about daily operations across the installation. The event connected families to the mission through hands-on activities and interactions with service members... MORE

Photo shows the back of a mom holding up a phone to take a photo of her two children in front of her. The child on the left is wearing a tooth cardboard cutout and the child on the right is wearing a toothpaste cardboard cutout.

4.27 miles of remembrance: The 83d NOS 15th Ransom Run
April 28, 2026 — Approximately 200 Airmen across the base gathered April 27 at the Bayview Commonwealth Center starting line for a powerful display of community and remembrance as the 83d Network Operations Squadron hosted the 15th annual Ransom Run. The 4.27-mile memorial run honored the life and legacy of Maj. Charles “The Giver” Ransom, as well as the eight other Air Force members who made the ultimate sacrifice when they were killed in action at the Kabul International Airport in Afghanistan on April 27, 2011... MORE

Air Force service members run along a open roadway during an organized memorial event.

Fighting Fire with Fire
April 24, 2026 — The prescribed fire operation at Joint Base Langley-Eustis included personnel from JBLE as well as supporting teams from other installations, working together on-site to safely conduct the controlled burn. This collaboration combined local expertise with additional support to manage vegetation, reduce wildfire risk, and improve environmental conditions... MORE

Wide shot photo shows a person on an off-road vehicle using water to clear an area.

Leadership built through experience
April 17, 2026 — 1st Lt. Manuel Orriola, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) medical officer, brings more than 16 years of experience in uniform to his role. Having served as both an enlisted Soldier and a warrant officer, he has developed a leadership style shaped not just by training, but by hands-on experience and dedication to those he leads... MORE

Soldier poses for a photo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Bithell)

Shovels Hit Dirt at Fort Eustis Gate
March 17, 2026 — Joint Base Langley-Eustis is beginning a long-planned renovation of the Fort Eustis main gate access control point to improve safety, security and traffic flow for personnel, visitors and commercial drivers. The $21.4 million project, overseen by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District, will expand the gate from four to five entry lanes, add covered guard booths, and construct new facilities for privately owned vehicle and commercial vehicle inspections, along with a larger Visitor Control Center. Construction began in late 2025 and will occur in four phases through December 2027, with some temporary lane reductions expected during peak construction periods. Once complete, the upgraded gate will provide more efficient visitor processing and reduce wait times while improving overall installation security... MORE

Joint Base Langley-Eustis installation leaders, community partners and project stakeholders lift a shovel in front of them after shoveling dirt.

Soldiers Become Mission Ready During Phoenix Week
March 16, 2026 — Phoenix Week is a five-day Field Training Exercise, held by the 128th Aviation Brigade, that prepare Soldiers to meet the demands of modern aviation warfare. The monthly FTX blends classroom instruction with hands-on field application, reinforces core soldier fundamentals, resilience and readiness for large scale combat operations... MORE

Soldiers carry a training dummy in a stretcher. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donnell Ramsey)

JBLE Kicks Off Army Emergency Relief Campaign 2026
March 13, 2026 — JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va.—Senior leadership from Joint Base Langley-Eustis kicked off the 2026 Army Emergency Relief Campaign by signing donation checks to AER. Army Emergency Relief provides financial and educational support for soldiers through their annual fundraising campaign spanning from March 1 to June 14. Any donations can be made at https://www.armyemergencyrelief.org/campaign/... MORE

Two women and three men stand beside each other while signing checks.

Modernizing Fort Eustis’ Main Entrance
March 10, 2026 — Joint Base Langley-Eustis is beginning a long-planned renovation of the Fort Eustis main gate access control point to improve safety, security and traffic flow for personnel, visitors and commercial drivers. The $21.4 million project, overseen by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District, will expand the gate from four to five entry lanes, add covered guard booths, and construct new facilities for privately owned vehicle and commercial vehicle inspections, along with a larger Visitor Control Center. Construction began in late 2025 and will occur in four phases through December 2027, with some temporary lane reductions expected during peak construction periods. Once complete, the upgraded gate will provide more efficient visitor processing and reduce wait times while improving overall installation security... MORE

Graphic showing how the gate renovation will look once completed.

From Classroom to Chairside: Dental Program Builds Careers at Fort Eustis
March 3, 2026 — A Dental Assistant Program at Fort Eustis, launched in October 2025 through a partnership with the American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces, trains eligible military family members through classroom instruction and 600 hours of chairside clinic experience. Students graduate with a letter of completion and documented skills they can use when applying for dental assistant positions at future duty stations... MORE

Dental assistant student reaches for dental equipment tool.

Virtual program reestablishes CATM for the modern era
February 18, 2026 — As adversaries evolve, maintaining mission readiness requires service members to continually adapt and refine essential war fighting skills. The Engagement Skills Trainer program provides service members the opportunity to practice marksmanship and prepare for weapons qualification in a virtual environment, reinforcing combat readiness before live-fire training... MORE

Soldiers aim M-4 replicas while kneeling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donnell Ramsey)

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