From the left, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mia Diaz, 633d Logistics Readiness Squadron fleet management and analysis, and Airman 1st Class Hailey Hawkins, 17th Intelligence Squadron cryptologic analyst, make smores at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Oct. 24, 2025. The Airmen Dormitory Council hosted a movie night for junior enlisted Airmen to strengthen morale by spending time together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thalia Bonte)
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. -- Arriving at a new duty station can be overwhelming for junior enlisted Airmen learning to live on their own while taking on new responsibilities. For many, the dorms become more than just a place to sleep, they become a community.
Central to that community is the Airmen Dormitory Council, which advocates for residents and helps create a positive living environment.
The council gives new Airmen a chance to lead by volunteering their time. Any dorm resident can join, and one of the group’s primary roles is connecting Airmen with dorm leadership. Council members help resolve issues such as broken locks or malfunctioning washing machines and elevate more serious concerns when needed.
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U.S. Soldiers from the 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) are patched in a ceremony recognizing them for their efforts in Operation Neptune Solace, and then are put to the test during a "Major's PT" session as part of an exercise called Resolute Reforge.
