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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)

Olympic Gold Medalist aims to raise sexual assault awareness
April 17, 2017 — U.S. Army Soldier and Sexual Harassment, Assault Response and Prevention team members pose with Kayla Harrison, Olympic Gold Medalist, during a Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month event at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 14, 2017. Harrison, the guest speaker for the event, talked about raising sexual assault awareness, as well as... MORE

U.S. Army Soldier and Sexual Harassment, Assault Response and Prevention team members pose with Kayla Harrison, Olympic Gold Medalist, during a Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month event at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 14, 2017. Harrison, the guest speaker for the event, talked about raising sexual assault awareness, as well as setting and reaching goals to help survivors overcome trauma. (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)

Tips for peak PCS season
April 5, 2017 — Transitioning to a new permanent change of station can be exciting, yet a hectic experience for service members and their family, particularly during the summer peak-moving season. The primary goal of the 733rd Logistics Readiness Squadron personal property processing office is to provide personnel with necessary information to help ensure that they are adequately prepared for all phases of their PCS move, such as pre-move, packing, shipment pick-up and delivery at the final destination. ... MORE

Peak moving season runs May through August each year with the peak of the peak between Memorial Day and July 4. Surface Deployment and Distribution Command officials want servicemembers, federal employees and their families to know a smooth move for household goods is possible. (Air Force graphic)

Hiring event for JBLE community
April 4, 2017 — The Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Airman & Family Readiness Center and Soldier for Life-Transition Assistance Program will collaborate with the Hampton Roads Community Foundation to sponsor a live hiring event, May 2, 2017 at 9 a.m. through 4 p.m. at Christopher Newport University in Newport News... MORE

Acting SecArmy visits JBLE
March 22, 2017 — Acting Secretary of the Army Robert M. Speer visited Soldiers assigned to U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command here, March 17, 2017, to assess the needs and demands placed on recruiting, training and retaining forces... MORE

Acting Secretary of the Army Robert M. Speer speaks with a 128th Aviation Brigade Advanced Individual Training student during a tour at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., March 17, 2017. During the tour, Speer spoke with students about the technology and tools they use for training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

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)

National Nutrition Month: Puts Best Fork Forward
March 8, 2017 — National Nutrition Month is an educational campaign organized every March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, which is designed to emphasize the importance of developing and maintaining healthy eating choices and physical activity habits. This year’s theme for the campaign is ‘Put Your Best Fork Forward,’ which acts as a reminder that each bite counts and how simple changes in food choices can have positive effect over time. The theme is geared toward encouraging individuals to start with small changes in eating habits, such as preparing meals at home or making healthy selections while out. ... MORE

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)

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