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Uncovered: A son’s tie to a historic Airman’s legacy
November 22, 2019
U.S. Army Air Forces Sgt. Thomas Newton, newly inducted Documented Original Tuskegee Airman, grabs some refreshments after his recognition ceremony in Hampton, Virginia, Nov. 13, 2019. During World War II, Newton served as a supply clerk with the 99th Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marcus M. Bullock)
Past, present CSMs discuss Army future during forum
March 23, 2018
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey, far left, joins U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command’s current Command Sgt. Maj. David Davenport Sr., far right, and six former TRADOC CSMs at the TRADOC Command Sergeants Major Center of Excellence and Proponent Command Sergeants Major workshop at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., March 20, 2018.
JBLE celebrates 100 years of Fort Eustis
March 19, 2018
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fort Eustis, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, will host a series of events over the coming months.
Restoration project preserves Army aviation history
November 9, 2017
For the past few weeks, a C-7A Caribou has grabbed most of the Fort Eustis community’s attention as a restoration team returns the aircraft to its former glory—a U.S. Army Golden Knights plane.
Uncovering time: Archeologists perform excavations at Eustis
November 7, 2017
Excavations on military installations like this one help archeologist provide advice to installation leadership on proper methods for maintaining these areas depending on their significance.
‘Night at the Transportation Museum’ spooks, excites community members
October 25, 2017
Pirates, superheroes and princesses swarmed the U.S. Army Transportation Museum on Fort Eustis during its 8th annual Night at the Transportation Museum event, Oct. 23, 2017.
Oktoberfest celebration welcomes fall
September 27, 2017
The 633rd Force Support Squadron hosted an Oktoberfest celebration at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 22, 2017.
JBLE, Hampton participate in Spring Tree Tour
May 24, 2017
(Left) Carol King, Hampton master tree steward, discusses tree species and land usage history during the Hampton Clean City Commission’s Spring Tree Tour at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., May 13, 2017. This site was home to the Sherwood Plantation in the 1800’s, and although the base acquired the land, the family graves have been cared for as a part of routine base infrastructure management. The Deodar Cedar, one of the trees on the tour, now provides shade to the graveyard at its base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alicia Garcia)
Felker Army Airfield’s evolution; past to present
March 14, 2017
Since 1955, the Felker Airfield Air Traffic Control Tower at Felker Army Airfield at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. has changed drastically. Originally, the ATC tower had visibility of the entire airfield including the wheel design which could only hold up to eight aircraft at a single time. Now the updated airfield can house nearly 30 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert)
The true story tellers of military history
March 7, 2017
Bill Butler, Air Combat Command deputy command historian, makes edits to the annual history report at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Jan. 24, 2017. As the ACC historians, Butler also assists units by keeping records of past logos and emblems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)