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Connecting with veterans through unique therapy
March 17, 2017
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 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)
National Nutrition Month: Puts Best Fork Forward
March 8, 2017
National Nutrition Month is an educational campaign designed to emphasize the importance of healthy eating habits and is recognized in the month of March at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. This year’s campaign theme is ‘Put Your Best Fork Forward,’ which encourages individuals to start with small changes in eating habits. Nutritionists at JBLE suggest incorporating a variety of healthy foods into your diet to find what you enjoy the most. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)
AER: Soldiers caring for Soldiers
March 8, 2017
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Anthony Funkhouser, Center for Initial Military Training commander, gives the opening remarks at the Army Emergency Relief campaign kick-off event at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., March 2, 2017. AER offers grants, survivor assistance and scholarships to active duty U.S. Army Soldiers, retirees and their family members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)
Born Under Fire: Soldiers, Airmen learn to maintain air assault weapons
March 1, 2017
U.S. Army students assigned to the 128th Aviation Brigade listen to a structural repair lesson at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Feb. 24, 2017. The 128th Ave. Bde. is responsible for training students on aviation repair, and instilling Army values through Advanced Individual Training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)
Soldiers conduct sling-load exercise off causeway
February 21, 2017
A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter transports vehicles to a floating causeway on the James River as part of a sling-load operations exercise at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Feb. 15, 2017. The field training exercise involved Soldiers from the 331st Transportation Company, 11th Battalion, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) working with land, sea and air components to prepare for real-world scenarios such as humanitarian relief or global disasters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)
JBLE hosts Mardi Gras celebration
February 9, 2017
Colorful decorations are set on display during the Mardi Gras event hosted at the Fort Eustis Club at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Feb, 3, 2017. Traditional Mardi Gras colors include purple, green and gold which signify justice, faith and power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)
Military veterinarians keep furry friends healthy
January 11, 2017
A veterinarian checks Finnick’s, a six-month-old English Springer Spaniel, lungs during a routine check-up at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Jan. 5, 2017. Pet owners, who are permanently changing duty stations, can check out their pets’ records from installation pet clinics and request health certificates required for permanent change of station travel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)
Wreaths Across America honors fallen heroes
December 21, 2016
Retired U.S. Navy Master Chief Paul Abney, USS Cole survivor, honors his lost crew mates while U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Christopher Hooper, USS James E. Williams information systems administrator, salutes during a National Wreaths Across America Remembrance ceremony at Hampton National Cemetery in Hampton, Va., Dec. 17, 2016. Referring to the anonymous quote, “A person dies twice: once when they take their final break, and later, the last time their name is spoken,” volunteers were encouraged to say the names of the veterans as they placed the wreaths at their graves. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)
College of William & Mary hosts military appreciation game
November 21, 2016
U.S. Army Col. Scott Smith, Virginia National Guard commander, recites the oath of enlistment ceremony for U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army recruits at the College of William & Mary military appreciation game at Zable Stadium in Williamsburg, Va., Nov. 19, 2016. More than 15 recruits, including members of the William & Mary ROTC program, participated in the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)