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June 26, 2023

A World War II veteran shares his legacy at JBLE

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — U.S. Air Force retired Lt. Col. Charles Lirette, a former World War II pilot, shares life stories and military experiences at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, March 31, 2023. Lirette is 102 years old; he served from 1941-1965 working his way from a Buck Private in the Army Air Corps to a Lt. Col. in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Mikaela Smith)

Vietnam War vet receives Bronze Star for saving comrades

March 11, 2021

Vietnam War vet receives Bronze Star for saving comrades

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Fifty years: that’s how long one veteran, along with his family, friends, and fellow veterans strived to receive the honor he deserved.Former U.S. Army Spc. 4 Ronald Mallory received a Bronze Star for his actions during the Vietnam War, at the U.S. Army Transportation Museum, Fort Eustis, Virginia, Mar. 4.U.S. Army Brig. Gen. James M. Smith, U.S.

Away from home, but still with family

Jan. 29, 2021

Away from home, but still with family

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — When the Persian Gulf War broke out, Cass and his team knew they were going to be called upon once again.

Retiree Appreciation Day celebrated at JBLE

May 21, 2019

Retiree Appreciation Day celebrated at JBLE

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The Fort Eustis Retirement Services Office, in conjunction with the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, held the annual Retiree Appreciation Day at the Fort Eustis Main Exchange, May 18.The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Retiree Appreciation Day is the event specifically for all military retirees, and their families, living in the Hampton Roads

Joshua Howe, a retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt., salutes Veterans of Foreign Wars members and local first responders at his new home in Newport News, Virginia, March 2, 2019. Howe served for 11 years in the Army before being medically retired due to injuries he sustained during a deployment to Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derek Seifert)

March 5, 2019

Veteran and family receive a helping hand

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — A veteran who now works as a contractor at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, received a mortgage-free home from SunTrust Bank and the Military Warriors Support Foundation March 2, 2019.

Harrold Helderman, tells a story of his time in the U.S. Army during a tour at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Aug. 8, 2018.

Sept. 19, 2018

A glimpse into the past

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The decision to enlist into the U.S. military is made by few Americans. The reasons that turns the decision into action vary – whether it’s wanting to travel, education opportunities or healthcare stability. A young Harrold Helderman was among those who made that decision to enlist. While working long hours on a railroad with little pay, he knew it wasn’t the work he wanted to do for long.

Fort Eustis leaders stand next to a plaque in honor of U.S. Army Sgt. William Wayne Seay at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, May 11, 2018. JBLE rededicated Seay Plaza to pay tribute to Vietnam War veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Monica Roybal)

May 11, 2018

JBLE hosts rededication, time capsule ceremony

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — In conjunction with Fort Eustis’ 100th anniversary celebration, Joint Base Langley-Eustis rededicated Seay Plaza to pay tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War during a time capsule burial ceremony, May 11, 2018.

Ms. Jeanne Benedict, World War II U.S. Navy cartographer, speaks with U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Alison Kamataris, 497th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Group deputy commander, during her tour at Joint Base Langley-Eustis Nov. 8, 2016. Ms. Benedict is a veteran who served in the Navy as a photo interpreter and spoke with other Intel Airmen to teach them about how the intelligence community has evolved throughout the years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)

Nov. 9, 2016

WWII veteran visits Langley

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — A World War II veteran and her family visited the 36th Intelligence Squadron and the 497th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group at Joint Base Langley- Eustis, Virginia, Nov. 8, 2016. Jeanne Benedict, former U.S. Navy Specialist 2nd Class and former member of Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service served as a cartographer in WWII for 22 months.

U.S. Air Force Col. Donald Borchelt, 1st Fighter Wing vice commander, and U.S. Air Force retired Lt. Col. Barry Bridger, begin the 24-hour run to honor all prisoners of war and service members missing in action during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 15, 2016. Bridger was a prisoner of war in “Hanoi Hilton” prison camp for six years during the Vietnam War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)

Sept. 21, 2016

POW/MIA Recognition Day: Remembering our heroes

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. —

Members of Joint Base Langley-Eustis attend an Armed Services Arts Partnership comedy show at Fort Eustis, Va., August 5, 2016. The Armed Services Arts Partnership hosts a variety of arts classes for veterans who are struggling with issues ranging from post traumatic stress disorder to depression. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard)

Aug. 10, 2016

Veterans bring laughter to Eustis

FORT EUSTIS, Va. — Members of Joint Base Langley-Eustis attend an Armed Services Arts Partnership comedy show at Fort Eustis, Va., August 5, 2016. The Armed Services Arts Partnership hosts a variety of arts classes for veterans who are struggling with issues ranging from post traumatic stress disorder to depression. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natasha