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Fifty Years of Moving History – 50th Anniversary of the U.S. Army Transportation Museum
July 17, 2026 — JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Virginia - The U.S. Army Transportation Museum at Fort Eustis celebrated 50 years July 17, 2026. The story of the Army's Transportation Corps, from horse-drawn wagons of the Revolutionary War to armored vehicles and unit movements being planned in the modern world is all told through artifacts, images, and dioramas. The U.S. Army Transportation Museum includes just over 7,000 artifacts including over 135 military vehicles on display. The exhibits, artifacts and vehicles combine to tell the profound story of how the US Army has move to and from the sounds of the guns for over 250 years... MORE

Mrs. Sprouse and Mrs. Leonard assist Transportation School Command Sergeant Major Jeffress updated the Transportation Museum fundraising board by the Fort Eustis gate in 1971. (Courtesy photo from U.S. Army Transportation Museum Photo Collection)

Inspiring the future through history
April 22, 2026 — U.S. Air Force historians are tasked with documenting operations and providing historical context relevant to current and future mission requirements. For Ryan Collins, 633d Air Base Wing historian, his job means more than just documentation. Every day, Collins strives to maintain the culture and heraldry of the Air Force, inspiring future generations of Airmen... MORE

U.S. Army Futures and Concepts Command Activates
February 12, 2026 — Gen. Michael C. McCurry, U.S. Army Futures and Concepts Command, Commanding General, assumes command during the activation ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Feb. 12, 2026. FCC drives force design, ensuring that the Army’s future formations are prepared for peer conflict. The distinctiveness of FCC enables it to lead in concept development, experimentation, and integration of requirements. We accelerate research, development, engineering, and analysis to deliver essential capabilities to our Soldiers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mikaela Smith)... MORE

A man in uniform stands at podium facing an audience with a bunch of flags in the room

Forward, March! Yorktown day continues strong
October 26, 2023 — The Yorktown Day Parade commences at the Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia, Oct. 19, 2023. The parade included commemorative ceremonies and historical demonstrations which taught the audience about the significance of the siege at Yorktown in 1781 and the American Revolution... MORE

Celebrating 633d ABW History
November 29, 2022 — U.S. Air Force Ryan Collins, 633d Air Base Wing historian, explains the importance of remembering military history during the opening of the Heritage Hall at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Nov. 18, 2022. Collins with the help of other service members put together the Heritage Hall, which is a collection of historic artifacts and photos in order to celebrate and remember the accomplishments of the past. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Mikaela Smith)... MORE

The Pumpkin Ash Battlefield
April 29, 2022 — Within the confines of Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, lay a rare, old growth forest. This sacred ecological island has been nurtured by American history and cultural heritage. Though this forest has been long spared from metal axe and saws seeking timber, blood was shed and the ground hallowed in the immediate vicinity of the cleared woodland that now rest below the reservoir itself... MORE

An old-growth Pumpkin Ash tree is marked with pink ribbon in Newport News, Virginia, April 20, 2022. Environmental specialists from the 633d Civil Engineer Squadron are racing to preserve local Pumpkin Ash trees being threatened by the invasive Emerald Ash Borer Beetle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriel Macdonald)

Langley Airmen return from deployment
April 7, 2022 — U.S. Airmen returning home from a deployment to the United Arab Emirates, gather withfriends and family after departing from an aircraft at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, April 7,2022. Airmen from the 633d Air Base Wing, 1st Fighter Wing and 192d Wing worked inconjunction to short-notice deploy U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from the 27th... MORE

Preserving JBLE history
July 15, 2021 — Many U.S. military installations employ people to preserve historically significant artifacts and document history. On Joint Base Langley-Eustis, an archaeologist and historian document and preserve our history... MORE

Generations apart: A family legacy of commanding the 363rd ISR Wing
April 16, 2021 — As she enters the room, she flips on the light, illuminating her office. The familiar face of a man who helped guide her Air Force career resides in the picture frame close to her desk, reminding her every day of the leader she aspires to be. The silver eagles pinned to the epaulettes of her service coat have a history all their own, passed down from grandfather to granddaughter. Over six decades separate their time in this position, but U.S. Air Force Col. Melissa Stone, 363rd Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing commander, leads the same Wing her grandfather did 64 years ago... MORE

Family members gather following a cadet's graduation from the Air Force Academy.

A Heritage of Excellence: Crossbow Civil Engineers lead the way
March 31, 2021 — The 633rd Civil Engineering Squadron activated on January 15, 1967. Prior to this date the unit and personnel were a division of the 633rd Combat Support Group at Pleiku Air Base, former Republic of Vietnam... MORE

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