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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.”...

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...

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...

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)

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...

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.”...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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