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Volunteers clean up the bay
June 5, 2019
Volunteers clean up the bay
Trashing old habits, cleaning for a cause
June 6, 2018
U.S. Air Force Capt. Gregg Johnson, 45th Intelligence Squadron flight commander, picks up a plank of wood during Clean the Bay Day at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 2, 2018. During event, volunteers picked up trash and debris along the James River shoreline at Fort Eustis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Monica Roybal)
Cleaning the bay, one oyster at a time
June 14, 2017
Students from Booker Elementary School plant oysters at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., June 8, 2017. The goal with planting the oysters was for them to multiply into a healthy new oyster rock and ecosystem which in turn creates a healthier bay. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Nin Leclerec)
JBLE prepared for sea level rise
November 16, 2016
The shoreline stabilization includes a 10 kilometer rip rap sea wall that brings the base’s shore 5.4 feet above sea level. The stabilization also consists of a living shoreline of sea grass that filters sediment and provides a natural habitat for sea life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle)
U.S. Armed Forces sail to remember 9/11
September 13, 2016
A crew completes the Tri-Services Regatta on the Chesapeake Bay, Va., Sept. 11, 2016. The boating teams used this event as a friendly competition but also honor the 15th anniversary of 9/11. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)
Security Forces patrols Chesapeake Bay
September 7, 2016
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shawn McNamara, 633rd Security Forces Squadron boat patrolman, demonstrates a man overboard drill during a routine patrol in the Back River, Va., Aug. 17, 2016. SFS must train and stay vigilant for any situation that may happen out on patrol. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)