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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)

Army Reserves celebrates 109th year
April 25, 2017 — U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Soldiers salute during the National Anthem at the Army Reserves’ Birthday Celebration Run at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 21, 2017. The Army Reserve was established on April 23, 1908 when Congress authorized the Army to form a Medical Reserve Corps. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee... MORE

U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Soldiers salute during the National Anthem at the Army Reserves’ Birthday Celebration Run at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 21, 2017. The Army Reserve was established on April 23, 1908 when Congress authorized the Army to form a Medical Reserve Corps. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

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)

From victims to survivors: changing the conversation about sexual assault
April 17, 2017 — Editor’s note: Due the nature of these testimonies, the U.S. service members’ names have been withheld. Unrestricted reporting procedures were used by both individuals and the accusers were discharged from their respective military branch. No matter how many times she said no, he continued. All she wanted was to be anywhere but there. Now, two years later, she often finds herself still reliving that moment. “At work if I was zoning out, I was probably going back to the memory,” said the U.S. Air Force Senior Airman, as she looked down at the floor, recounting the day at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, when she became a victim of sexual assault. ... MORE

A U.S. Air Force Airman and a U.S. Army Soldier show support for sexual assault survivors at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., March 28, 2017. April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, which highlights the resources provided for sexual assault survivors. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

Prevention protects pets from pesky diseases
March 29, 2017 — Ringworm, Lyme disease, and roundworms are just a few of the diseases pets can contract from fleas, ticks and heartworms. Fortunately for military families in the local area, the veterinary clinics at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, provide services that enable pet parents to protect their animals and families from possibly contracting these diseases... MORE

Jo Marie Edmister, Langley Veterinarian Clinic animal health care assistant, uses a microscope to inspect a K-9 lab sampleduring a routine check-up at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Jan. 5, 2017. Microscopic exams are used to detect and prevent of worms and certain bacteria that pets may be susceptible to based on their breed, age, and local environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)

Spouses Luncheon brings services together
March 22, 2017 — Spouses from Joint Base Langley-Eustis and Norfolk Naval Station came together for a Joint Services Luncheon at the Ft. Eustis Club, March 16, 2017. The three Spouses’ Clubs in Hampton Roads gather annually for the luncheon to provide members with an opportunity to learn about each service’s unique traditions, exchange ideas and foster camaraderie. To emphasize the joint partnership throughout the military community, each year the clubs rotate where the luncheon is held, providing the spouses a chance to visit the three separate bases... MORE

Sharon Dyess, Spouses Club of Fort Eustis member, informs attendees of the rules of the mess during the Joint Services Luncheon at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., March 16, 2017. Dyess was responsible for ensuring attendees followed the rules put in place and observing the toasts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

ACS offers leadership workshop for spouses
March 22, 2017 — Army Community Service at Joint Base Langley-Eustis hosted a Junior Leader Spouse Workshop for spouses of junior enlisted service members to discuss military traditions, provide mentoring and information about Family Readiness Groups, March 22, 2017. The spouses gather bimonthly for these workshops to determine their leadership opportunities alongside their service member as they move up in the ranks. Some of the topics covered during the workshops include support channels, expectations and protocol... MORE

Army Community Service will host an upcoming Junior Leader Spouse Workshop for spouses at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., May 18, 2017. Spouses of junior enlisted service members will have the chance to discuss military traditions, and receive mentoring and information about Family Readiness Groups throughout the course. (U.S. Army graphic/Army Community Service)

Connecting with veterans through unique therapy
March 17, 2017 — Throughout her weekly meetings and tasks, Jamie Reed takes moments to stare at the foliage outside her office window. During those brief moments, Reed looks forward to the one day of the month when she can get her hands dirty working alongside service members and civilians to take care of garden plots at the Hampton Veteran Affairs Medical Center’s horticultural therapy garden. Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., community members devote their time to maintaining the therapy gardens, as well as spending time cultivating relationships with veterans who use the gardens as a therapeutic source... MORE

Members assigned to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., help maintain garden plots at the Hampton Veteran Affairs Medical Center’s horticultural therapy gardens in Hampton, Va., Oct. 22, 2016. Volunteers help maintain the rehabilitative gardens by rebuilding structures, laying mulch and picking weeds, in addition to interacting with the veterans. (Courtesy photo)

Soldiers compete during simulated combat scenarios
March 14, 2017 — U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 128th Aviation Brigade at Joint Base Langley-Eustis participated in a week-long NCO and Advanced Individual Training Platoon Sergeant of the Year Competition, March 6 through March 9, 2017. The competition was designed to test different skills that are expected of every Soldier in the U.S. Army, regardless of their rank or profession. Throughout the competition, Soldiers were tested in various ways. They completed a 12-mile road march, fitness tests, written exams and performed close-quarter combat in a simulated wartime environment, which kept competitors mentally and physically challenged. ... MORE

U.S. Army Sgt. David Applegate, Charlie Company, 210th Aviation Regiment, 128th Aviation Brigade instructor and NCO of the Year competitor, uses a rope to swing onto a raised log during the NCO and Advanced Individual Training Platoon Sergeant of the Year Competition at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., March 6, 2017. The Soldiers performed various challenges throughout the competition, such as obstacle courses, physical fitness tests, written exams and simulated combat situations to challenge them both physically and mentally. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

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