City of Hampton officials, including Jimmy Gray, City of Hampton mayor, observe Tactical Combat Casualty Care training at the 633d Medical Group at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, March 20, 2025. The demonstration showcased how Airmen are trained to provide lifesaving care in combat situations and reinforced the importance of medical readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skylar Ellis)
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. – In the light of the rising sun, I joined an expansive gathering of people wearing rucksacks and military boots awaiting at the start of the Norwegian Foot March on Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia.
Weaving between the tightly packed assembly of military personnel, I navigated my way through the crowd to the registration table. The event I had been anticipating for months was finally about to begin. I trembled in excitement as I signed up. I would finally be able to test the limits of my physical and mental fortitude in one of the most stressful challenges ever.
My angst to compete did little to quiet the question racing through my mind. “Can I complete this endurance test and prove to...
03.21.2025 | JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VIRGINIA, US |
Story by Airman Donnell Ramsey
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. – From routine maintenance and large-scale construction projects to fire and emergency services, the 633d and 733d Civil Engineer Squadrons are integral to the readiness and operational effectiveness of Joint Base Langley-Eustis.
