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Fort Eustis Army Wellness Center relocated to building 500, Warrior Transition Unit Complex, at the intersection of 25th Street and Sternberg Avenue.

July 22, 2021

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — On July 3, 2021, the JBLE-Eustis Army Wellness Center relocated to become more accessible to McDonald Army Health Center and the other health clinics on Fort Eustis. The AWC is now located in building 500, Warrior Transition Unit Complex, at the intersection of 25th Street and Sternberg Avenue.

Nov. 23, 2020

Preserving fighter pilot readiness through preventative care

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Preventive wellness programs are key to ensuring the longevity of a pilot’s career. During their day-to-day operations, fighter pilots undergo significant surges in G-force, which increases their likelihood for injuries. Ultimately, this can affect their ability to stay in the cockpit – decreasing their capability to fulfill assignments for worldwide deployments.

At Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, the installation built a pollinator garden to promote bee colony health. This garden likely supports other desired co-benefits as well, like water quality improvement and preservation of green space.

Oct. 8, 2019

Combining Partnerships with Recycled Material for Creative (and Sometimes Edible) Results

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Across the Air Force, some installations are establishing organic gardens for a variety of reasons: to grow food, to beautify the installation, or to provide habitat and otherwise enhance natural resources.

From fitness classes to their food choices, Joint Base Langley-Eustis Force Support goes above and beyond to educate and encourage JBLE members to choose healthier lifestyle options and improve their overall performance.

Oct. 31, 2017

Road to success: JBLE Force Support, 7th Trans. Bde. (Ex.) fuel healthier lives

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Some might say there’s no feeling like the nervousness felt right before taking a physical fitness test. Even those who are in tip-top shape feel the pressure to perform at the highest possible standards.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Malcolm B. Frost, Center for Initial Military Training commander and Joint Base Langley-Eustis Senior Army Element commander, center, cuts the Army Wellness Center ribbon during a ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis

Aug. 11, 2017

Army Wellness Center to provide health, fitness services to JBLE

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Joint Base Langley-Eustis and McDonald Army Health Center celebrated the grand opening of their Army Wellness Center during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 11 at Fort Eustis, Virginia.

Radiah Scott represents trophy recipient Michael Brown of U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training, who received the most hourly fitness points with a total of 200.75 during the six-month Fort Eustis Civilian Fitness Commander’s Cup Challenge, at an awards ceremony at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 31, 2016. She is joined by Senior Commander, Maj. Gen. Anthony C. Funkhouser and U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command G-1/4 Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff Hugh Davis. (U.S. Army photo by Stephanie Slater)

Sept. 6, 2016

Civilian Fitness Commander’s Cup Challenge winners announced

FORT EUSTIS, Va. — Fort Eustis Army Community Service won the Eustis Civilian Fitness Commander’s Cup Challenge, with Ruth Wallace accepting the cup during an awards ceremony Thursday, Aug. 31, 2016, at Wylie Theater.

July 27, 2016

New Urgent Care Pilot Program for Prime Beneficiaries

To increase access to care, the Department of Defense launched an Urgent Care Pilot Program for TRICARE Prime beneficiaries.