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Oh, deer: JBLE environmental ensures wildlife aids mission
May 31, 2017 — Joint Base Langley-Eustis is comprised of roughly 11,000 acres, 8,000 of which are part of the natural forest landscape of Fort Eustis. In charge of preserving the natural resources across those 8,000 acres, enabling mission success across the installation, is the 733rd Civil Engineer Division environmental element. One of their most crucial roles is maintaining the deer population. This ensures the livelihood and protection of the installation’s wildlife, while also maintaining adequate training areas for U.S. Army Soldiers... MORE

The 733rd Civil Engineer Division environmental element at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., ensures mission success by managing natural resources to provide adequate land on which U.S. Army Soldier’s train. The deer population is an example of wildlife managed on JBLE. Overpopulation risks depletion of the understory of the forest, which could impact Soldiers land navigation training or other mission-related activities. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

‘All gave some, some gave all’: A community remembers the fallen
May 23, 2017 — U.S. service members and community members honored fallen heroes at the Bronze Cross Statue Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., May 20, 2017. The monument was initially unveiled on May 14, 2016, to honor military members and Department of Defense civilians who passed in service to the nation. The construction of the monument was a community partnership. The association of the U.S. Army Colonial Chapter gathered resources from local businesses and corporate partners to construct the shrine for the lost heroes. The memorial depicts a soldier’s helmet perched on a rifle, flanked by a pair of combat boots, representing the traditional “battlefield cross.”... MORE

U.S. Army Sgt. Anthony Licata, Training and Doctrine Command Band trumpet player, and Staff Sgt. John Keister, Training and Doctrine Command Band French horn player, perform the National Anthem at the Bronze Cross Statue Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., May 20, 2017. The Bronze Cross memorial was created to honor all service members and Department of Defense civilians who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

Lifesaving tips protect motorcycle riders
May 23, 2017 — The 633rd Air Base Wing Safety Office hosted the Armed Forces Motorcycle Safety event and ride, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, May 19, 2017. The event promoted motorcycle safety and met the required annual motorcycle riders’ safety briefing that all service members must complete. Along with encouraging safety on the road, the event helped to foster esprit de corps among military members and their civilian counterparts, as well as, motorcycle riders from the community... MORE

Members of the Virginia State Police Motorcycle Unit set up cones for a riding demonstration at the Armed Forces Motorcycle Safety event and ride at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., May 19, 2017. The event was hosted by the 633rd Air Base Wing Safety Office and is an annual requirement for all military motorcycle riders. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

Fostering community bonds through golf competition
May 16, 2017 — Donnie Tuck, City of Hampton mayor, hits a golf ball during the Spring 2017 Commander’s Cup at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., May 12, 2017. The golf tournament occurs annually to promote comradery between service members and the Hampton Roads community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois) MORE

Donnie Tuck, City of Hampton mayor, hits a golf ball during the Spring 2017 Commander’s Cup at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., May 12, 2017. The golf tournament occurs annually to promote comradery between service members and the Hampton Roads community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

Army welders fuse their mark on Third Port
May 10, 2017 — Among the vessels at Joint Base Langley Eustis’ Third Port sits a shop that keeps boats afloat through meticulous detailed work. The 558th Transportation Company, 10th Battalion, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) welding shop ensures ships’ crews stay safe underway through quick and reliable metal fabrication services within the port. While the metals technologists work solely on ship materials, their job encompasses an array of detail oriented work, from a boat’s hull to pipes on its air conditioning unit. “Welding is insanely important,” said U.S. Army Spc. Anthony Cole, 558th Transportation Company allied trade specialist. “When you look around, anything you look at has welds on it, has been machined and put together somehow. If you don’t have a good weld, it’s a danger to anyone who uses that item.”... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Anthony Cole, 558th Transportation Company, 10th Battalion, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) allied trade specialist, welds metal rods together at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., May 4, 2017. Cole fabricated bottle-rack-holders for oxygen tanks, which can be dangerous if not secured properly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

Sgt. Maj. Gonzalez takes responsibility of the 128th Avn. Bde.
April 26, 2017 — U.S. Army Col. John Smith, 128th Aviation Brigade commander, salutes during the brigade’s Change of Responsibility ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 25, 2017. During the ceremony, Smith spoke about his experiences with U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Stanton Brown Jr., outgoing brigade command sergeant major, had during his time at JBLE... MORE

U.S. Army Col. John Smith, 128th Aviation Brigade commander, salutes during the brigade’s Change of Responsibility ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 25, 2017. During the ceremony, Smith spoke about his experiences with U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Stanton Brown Jr., outgoing brigade command sergeant major, had during his time at JBLE and thanked Brown for his continuous support. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

History, heroes walk among us
April 26, 2017 — Twelve members from the longest running military service organization in the United States, the Legion of Valor, toured Joint Base Langley-Eustis, April 21, 2017. Founded originally as the Medal of Honor Legion in 1890, the Legion of Valor was later chartered by an act of Congress in 1955, adding U.S. Air Force Cross recipients to the organization. Legion of Valor members are recipients of the nation’s highest recognition for heroism in combat, either receiving the Distinguished Service Cross and Navy Cross to the Congressional Medal of Honor or Air Force Cross, and are honored through the organization... MORE

Retired U.S. Army Col. Tom Reeves, Legion of Valor member, waits to tour U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 21, 2017. Members of the Legion of Valor of the United States of America, Inc., are recipients of either the Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, Congressional Medal of Honor or the Air Force Cross. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

Primed and ready: Prime BEEF trains for deployment
April 25, 2017 — U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron participate in a leadership reaction course for a Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 20, 2017. The Airmen perform the training every month for deployment readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois) MORE

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron participate in a leadership reaction course for a Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 20, 2017. The Airmen perform the training every month for deployment readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

‘Piering’ into future: Construction to improve fuel operations
April 20, 2017 — Construction preparations for a new pier, which is used to receive jet fuel, began April 3, 2017. The project, which is overseen by the 733rd Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Facilities, is expected to be completed in 18 months. ... MORE

Contractors dredge the river during construction preparations for a new pier, which is used to receive jet fuel, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 17, 2017. The new pier will be constructed out of concrete and will measure approximately 36 feet wide to give first responders access in times of emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Areca T. Bell)

Wounded warriors prove ‘life without limbs is limitless’
April 19, 2017 — The Newport News police and fire departments competed against the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team in a seven-inning game, April 15, 2017, to raise awareness for the sacrifices and resiliency of the nation’s veterans. The WWAST is comprised of veterans and active-duty members who lost limbs while serving in the military since 9/11. The members’ amputations range from above the knee to below the elbow, and they hope to educate others that “life without limbs is limitless.”... MORE

Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team members stand during the playing of the national anthem during the WWAST game against the Newport News police and fire departments in Newport News, Va., April 15, 2017. The WWAST challenged the Newport News first responders to a seven-inning game to raise awareness for wounded service members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

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