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Military: 2026 Back-to-School Block Party (Newport News)
August 15 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join Us for another Fort Eustis Back to School Block Party! 
Bring the whole family for a day of fun and excitement! We’re especially excited about this year’s giveaway of essential school supplies for children. Our aim is to help our military families prepare for the upcoming school year.
No need to register—just stop by the CYP table on the day of the event to pick up your free school supplies. But don’t wait—supplies are limited and first come, first served!
Thursday, August 6 | 4—8pm
FCC Parking Lot, 950 Jefferson Ave, Fort Eustis
Fun children’s activities & music 
Serving Heroes Free Community Meal: Catered by: Firehouse SubsMeals will be given at 5pm while supplies last.
Open to the Fort Eustis Community. No federal endorsement of sponsors intended. For more info, visit http://JBLE-EustisMWR.com/blockparty.
We can’t wait to see you there!
**The event is open to everyone with base access. To access our MWR facilities and events, civilians outside the military community are required to get sponsored by a DoD ID holder.
All parties must visit the Visitor’s Center during office hours to receive a pass or DBIDs to avoid delays and being turned around at the gate. This step is essential, as all non-DoD personnel aged 18 and above will undergo a criminal history check using VCIN/NCIC to obtain base access. Reference https://www.jble.af.mil/Home/Base-Access/ for additional details.
All parties must visit the Visitor’s Center during office hours to receive a pass or DBIDs to avoid delays and being turned around at the gate. This step is essential, as all non-DoD personnel aged 18 and above will undergo a criminal history check using VCIN/NCIC to obtain base access. Reference https://www.jble.af.mil/Home/Base-Access/ for additional details.