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Aug. 16, 2016

JBLE hosts 2016 intramural softball championship

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Doug, 30th Intelligence Squadron imagery analyst, hits a softball while at bat during the 2016 Intramural Softball Championship game at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Aug. 10, 2016. The teams held victories over 18 other intramural teams to play in the championship game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaylee

Aug. 10, 2016

Ft. Eustis blood drive

Felicia Taylor, American Red Cross phlebotomist collection technician three, checks the amount of blood in a bag during a blood drive at Fort Eustis, Va., August 3, 2016. Taylor has worked as a phlebotomist for over 18 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. J.D. Strong II)

Aug. 10, 2016

Maintenance Soldiers keeps Eustis' wheeled fleet moving

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 10th Battalion 149th Seaport Operations Company fix a Humvee at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 8, 2016. The company maintains vehicles such as the Humvee, Kalmar forklift and 10 ton Forklifts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert)

Aug. 10, 2016

AFOSI monthly Fraud Bulletin: Tax scams

This is a monthly installment Air Force Office of Special Investigations provides to inform and educate the U.S. Air Force and Joint Base Langley-Eustis community regarding fraud. Each month, the newsletter will contain information regarding a specific fraud topic and what you can do to identify and help stop fraud. In 2016, AFOSI units received multiple reports of U.S. Air Force members receiving intimidating phone calls from individuals claiming to be IRS agents or employees.

Aug. 10, 2016

Army Surgeon General tours McDonald Health Center

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Nadja West, U.S. Army Medical Command surgeon general, host a town hall at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 4, 2016. West addressed questions regarding families with exceptional needs, health factors effecting service members and physical fitness test issues regarding the waist tape measurement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class

Aug. 10, 2016

203rd Transportation Detachment prepares for deployment

U.S. Army Spc. Antony Delgado, 203rd Transportation Detachment water craft operator, keeps watch during pre-deployment training at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 2, 2016. The person assigned as a lookout watches for hazards, other vessels in the water and possible dangerous watercraft coming towards the ship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek

Aug. 10, 2016

When it comes to impacting the community, JBLE delivers

Volunteers have an enormous impact on the health and well-being of their local community. Service members at Joint Base Langley-Eustis have embodied this belief and continuously find opportunities to get involved. “Meals on Wheels” is often used generically to refer to the home-delivered meals program, which is geared towards promoting better health, improving nutrition and reducing isolation and loneliness that impacts home-bound senior citizens. With limited or no access to families, friends, or proper nutrition, the daily meal delivery not only provides seniors with a nutritious meal but also a daily safety check by the volunteers. Over 280 homes are delivered meals up to three times a day by Meals on Wheels volunteers, with JBLE volunteers responsible for 32 of those 280 homes.

Aug. 3, 2016

Vehicle maintenance keeps JBLE running

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Taylor Elcook, 633rd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance apprentice, replaces the engine wiring harness in a police vehicle at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Aug. 2, 2016. The vehicle maintenance shop assists the base by keeping all the government vehicles operating properly for the overall mission. (U.S.

Aug. 3, 2016

Youth Leadership Alliance tours Ft. Eustis

Cam’ryn Rascoe, Youth Leadership Alliance of the Virginia Peninsula Chamber Foundation student, swings across an obstacle on the leadership response course at Fort Eustis, Va., August 1, 2016. The YLA is an intensive community immersion summer program that changes the perception of students through the lens of leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by

Aug. 2, 2016

Hurricane preparation, tips to stay safe

It is now hurricane season and members of the JBLE community should be prepared if a hurricane were to strike in the area. Some of the hazard risks that are associated with hurricanes are storm surges, high winds, inland flooding, tornadoes and power outages. To assist the JBLE community the following tips were provided by the Air Combat Command safety office to prepare and keep the community safe during the 2016 hurricane season, which runs through November 30.