Jan. 22, 2021

Fort Eustis policeman awarded for saving life

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — A Fort Eustis police officer received an official commendation Jan. 19, for a life-saving deed he performed while responding to an emergency.

Feb. 5, 2020

In the danger zone; Airmen provide emergency care to wounded personnel

Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. — Dragging a bloodied body away from the sound of firing bullets, the Airmen struggle to provide life-saving care. Working quickly, they prepare to evacuate the danger zone, when one of them gets hit, their vest covered in yellow paint. This isn’t a real-life combat zone. This is the Tactical Combat Care Course. A new program being implemented across the entire U.S. military, TCCC teaches advanced life-saving skills through hands-on training in realistic environments.

Aug. 28, 2019

Saving lives since ‘72

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The black smoke swirled around the young fireman as he helped fight the growing flames that threatened to consume the home. Through the rolling darkness that consumed him, a hand passed back what looked like a dirty rag. This was 15-year-old Jeffery Barbour’s first experience in a burning building after joining the Hampton Fire Department on July 10, 1972, following a long line of firefighting family members.