Sept. 13, 2022

The American Red Cross; Helping service members and their families

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The American Red Cross assists military members and their families during emergency situations and helps prepare them for military life.

Jan. 6, 2022

A Soldier strives to unify the local community

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS — Staff Sgt. Israel D. Lopez, 1st Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment, is awarded the 2021 Military Citizen of the Year by the Hampton, Va. Chamber of Commerce for his dedication to volunteering he and his battalion accomplished.

Oct. 16, 2019

Embodying excellence: an Airman’s service to community

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — 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.

Aug. 28, 2019

Uplifting others with ‘deployed’ dresses

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. – — Operation Deploy Your Dress launched its seasonal grand-opening at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Aug. 27, 2019.

Feb. 20, 2019

Continuing to serve

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — After spending more than 20 years in a military uniform, many individuals choose to retire. However, even after their time in service, some retirees at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, continue to serve their military community.

Feb. 6, 2019

Selfless service; inside and out

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Selfless service – one of the seven U.S. Army values that makes a Soldier a Soldier. For some, these values stretch further than just their service to the Army. For Staff Sgt. Venance Akissi, selfless service is shown not only to the Soldiers he teaches as an instructor at the 128th Aviation Brigade but to the countless hours he spends volunteering his time off duty.

Dec. 11, 2018

Veterans share past service, why they continue to serve

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — It is no secret that Joint Base Langley-Eustis has a large retiree community. Though they have left the service, many veterans choose to give back to the armed service community by volunteering their time at various on-base agencies. Some of these veterans sat down to share why they continue to serve today.

Oct. 19, 2018

Dental assistant program trains volunteers for a career in dentistry

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The Red Cross Dental Assistant Program is back up and running, giving volunteers an opportunity to build a foundation for a career in dentistry at Joint Base Langley-Eustis now through March.

July 25, 2018

Fort Eustis honors volunteers

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Volunteer of the Quarter award recipients pose for a photo with Fort Eustis senior leaders during the Volunteer of the Quarter ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, July 24, 2018. The ceremony was hosted as part of the Community Events Council meeting to recognize volunteers from various units across the installation for their dedication

Feb. 28, 2018

Fort Eustis honors volunteers

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Volunteer of the Quarter award recipients pose for a photo with David Stenglein, left, 733rd Mission Support Group deputy director, during the Volunteer of the Quarter ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Feb. 27, 2018. The ceremony was hosted as part of the Community Events Council meeting to recognize volunteers from various units