Oct. 21, 2019

Steps to redemption: A Soldier’s ambition to cross the finish line

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Racing through Washington D.C. on an unusually hot and humid autumn day, he spots mile-marker seven. Only three miles left to the finish line. He’s on his own amongst a horde of sweaty runners moving shoulder-to-shoulder, each trying to edge out the person next to them. He’s stranded, shuffling under a blanket of body heat as they charge down the course. In an instant, he’s down.

July 1, 2019

Soldier hosts 1st Pride run at JBLE

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — In 2009, President Barack Obama designated the month of June the official observance for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer or Questioning Pride Month. The observance promotes equal rights regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity and recognizes contributions made by LGBTQ community members.

June 17, 2019

JBLE celebrates the U.S. Army's Birthday

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — U.S. Army Soldiers run in formation during a U.S. Army birthday celebration run at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 14, 2019. This year’s birthday celebration is unique because it recognizes the accomplishments of the Army from D-Day to today.

Oct. 26, 2017

Challenge accepted: U.S. service members compete for German badge

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Imagine treading water in full-duty uniform after swimming four laps, running sprints and holding a chin-up for more than a minute. These are only three of the six events Joint Base Langley-Eustis service members completed to earn the prestigious German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge, one of the most sought after foreign awards approved to be worn on U.S. military uniforms.

June 14, 2017

Army celebrates 242nd year

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — U.S. Army Soldiers began the Army’s 242nd Birthday Celebration with a run and cake cutting ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., June 14, 2017. The celebrations will continue throughout the week with a streamer ceremony and a Music Under the Stars concert, performed by the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band, at Magnolia Park, at 7 p.m., June 15, 2017.

Sept. 20, 2016

Mulberry Island run brings community together

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Mulberry Island Half Marathon participants approach Back River Road at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 17, 2016. The course took participants past natural views and historic sites such as the Matthew Jones House and an early American brick factory located on Fort Eustis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard/Released)