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A photo of the newly renovated Jacobs Conference Center at Fort Eustis, Va., Sept. 7, 2016. The center received a $1 million structural renovation and $2 million equipment upgrade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert)

Sept. 14, 2016

Jacobs Conference Center holds open house

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — A photo of the newly renovated Jacobs Conference Center at Fort Eustis, Va., Sept. 7, 2016. The center received a $1 million structural renovation and $2 million equipment upgrade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert)

Service members salute the American flag while the Star Spangled Banner is played, at the 9/11 event at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 9, 2016. The event honored the 15th anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)

Sept. 13, 2016

Firefighters honor fallen heroes

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS — Service members salute the American flag while the Star Spangled Banner is played, at the 9/11 event at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 9, 2016. The event honored the 15th anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)

A U.S. Army convoy prepares to enter a town during an Advanced Leadership Course field training exercise at Fort Eustis, Va., Sept. 1, 2016. Several classmates played opposing forces and coordinated ambushes throughout the town to test the classes skills learned during the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert)

Sept. 7, 2016

National Guard, Reserve Soldiers conduct urban operations training

FORT EUSTIS, Va. — A U.S. Army convoy prepares to enter a town during an Advanced Leadership Course field training exercise at Fort Eustis, Va., Sept. 1, 2016. Several classmates played opposing forces and coordinated ambushes throughout the town to test the classes skills learned during the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert)

U.S. Army Spc. Curtis Smith, 335th Transportation Detachment watercraft operator, rope climbs during an obstacle course at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 25, 2016. Smith and his unit went through the obstacle course for weekly Sergeants Time Training and physical training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert)

Aug. 30, 2016

335th Transportation Detachment tackles obstacle course

FORT EUSTIS, Va. — U.S. Army Spc. Curtis Smith, 335th Transportation Detachment watercraft operator, rope climbs during an obstacle course at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 25, 2016. Smith and his unit went through the obstacle course for weekly Sergeants Time Training and physical training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert)

The sun sets on Third Port as the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band begins the season finale for the “Music Under the Stars” concert series at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 25, 2016. The performance concluded the summer concert series, which featured the bands different styles of music. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert)

Aug. 30, 2016

TRADOC Band finishes "Music Under the Stars" season series

FORT EUSTIS, Va. — The sun sets on Third Port as the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band begins the season finale for the “Music Under the Stars” concert series at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 25, 2016. The performance concluded the summer concert series, which featured the bands different styles of music. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert)

Eric Fanning, Secretary of the Army, speaks with British army Maj. Adrian Spicer, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) operations department, at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 25, 2016. During his visit at Third Port, Fanning viewed two vessels as well as Army diving operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard)

Aug. 26, 2016

SecArmy visits Eustis: Asks Soldiers help nation understand their Army better

FORT EUSTIS, Va., — Secretary of the Army Eric K. Fanning wants the nation at large to understand their Army better. His intent is not a personal goal, but rather a mission he has directed the Army to take, he said during a recent visit to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Aug. 25, 2016.

Volunteer of the quarter winners, left, Ismariela Marrero-Colon and Dora Jones receive their awards from Fort Eustis leadership at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 23, 2016. Volunteer of the quarter awards individuals who go beyond the standards to help improve the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert)

Aug. 24, 2016

Volunteer of the Quarter award

FORT EUSTIS, Va. — Volunteer of the quarter winners, from left, Ismariela Marrero-Colon and Dora Jones receive their awards from Fort Eustis leadership at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 23, 2016. Volunteer of the quarter awards individuals who go beyond the standards to help improve the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert)

Aug. 24, 2016

Langley's history, designed and built to last

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Diamonds, rectangles, squares and other intricate patterns adorn the exterior of numerous brick buildings on Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, which were designed and built when the installation was still called Langley Field. Industrial architect Albert Kahn was selected to design the installation in 1917, after funding approval and land acquisition for aeronautical research facilities, an aviation field and other infrastructure at Langley. According to the Air Combat Command historian office’s publication, “Langley, 1916-1996,” Kahn, one of the foremost architects in the country, visualized a unique architecture for Langley’s buildings and created striking exterior designs featuring intricate patterns of brickwork and tile.

A bowler prepares to take his turn at the Bowling Center at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 23, 2016. The bowling center is one of several services such as fitness centers, stables and teen centers that the 633rd Force Support Squadron offers to Service members, their families, retirees and civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert)

Aug. 24, 2016

Serving those who serve: FSS offers resiliency through activity

FORT EUSTIS, Va. — For the 633rd Force Support Squadron at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, ensuring the Service members, their families, the civilian employees and retirees have commodities available is a daily goal. The 633rd FSS works to enhance readiness by providing worldwide combat support and community services such as bowling, golf, fitness centers, teen centers, stables and libraries for members of the JBLE community. “Ultimately it’s about mission readiness and creating a resilient member so they can fight and win,” said Donna Fontes, 633rd FSS chief of operating location for Fort Eustis.

Langley All-Stars team members celebrate a homerun during the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Commander’s Cup Softball Championship at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 17, 2016. The Commander’s Cup competition aims to promote physical fitness, morale and esprit de corps through athletic competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nastasha Stannard)

Aug. 23, 2016

Langley All-Stars win JBLE Commander’s Cup

FORT EUSTIS, Va. — Langley All-Stars team members celebrate a homerun during the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Commander’s Cup Softball Championship at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 17, 2016. The Commander’s Cup competition aims to promote physical fitness, morale and esprit de corps through athletic competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nastasha Stannard)