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Stars, Stripes, and Palooza
July 14, 2025 — The 633d Force Support Squadron hosted a Patriotic Palooza, which brought together service members and their families to celebrate Independence Day with face painting, food trucks, live music, and other family-friendly activities. MORE

Family dance on rotating platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thalia Bonte)

Fourth at the Fort: 250 Years of Fireworks and Freedom
July 14, 2025 — Held in collaboration with Virginia’s America 250 commemoration, Fort Monroe, and the National Park Service, Fourth at the Fort featured family-friendly activities, a star-spangled concert, and a drone light show, and concluded with a fireworks display. The event presented live entertainment and opportunities to explore Virginia’s rich history in honor of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. MORE

Airmen present the colors on stage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donnell Ramsey)

Langley Chapel Celebrates 90 Years of Faith, Service, and Legacy
July 8, 2025 — The Langley Chapel opened its doors and became a sanctuary for service members and their families on June 29, 1935. Now, 90 years later, it still stands as a spiritual resilience and sacred connection at Joint Base Langley–Eustis, Virginia. As the Chapel celebrates this remarkable milestone, its legacy is brought to life through stories of hope, healing, and heritage from those who have worshipped and served within the church. ... MORE

Chapel staff pose for a photo. (Courtesy Photo)

JBLE Economic Impact Grows to $4.51 Billion in Fiscal Year 2024
July 8, 2025 — JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The total economic impact of Joint Base Langley-Eustis surged to $4.51 billion in fiscal year 2024, marking an increase of nearly $1 billion over the $3.58 billion reported in FY22. The latest figures underscore JBLE’s growing role as an essential economic engine for the Commonwealth of Virginia and the surrounding region... MORE

Teamwork On Target
July 2, 2025 — The 439th SCOS participated in a paintball competition for their resiliency day to strengthen the bonds between Airmen with an activity aimed to engage the four pillars of Comprehensive Airman Fitness: mental, social, spiritual, and physical. The Airmen were challenged to communicate under pressure, trust one another, and work together in competitive games of paintball aimed to reinforce squadron cohesion and unit resilience... MORE

Airmen hide behind trees with airsoft equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donnell Ramsey)

Stress and Its Management: Mental Health Here to Help
June 18, 2025 — Mental fitness is just as essential to combat readiness as physical strength. While all individuals face stress, military members often encounter unique challenges. Frequent relocations, extended hours, high-tempo operations, and deployments can intensify that burden... MORE

Muscle Meets Machine: Soldiers Race for Fastest Time
June 17, 2025 — U.S. Army Soldiers compete in a Humvee pull-push competition at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 12, 2025. Five teams competed against each other for the fastest time, pulling and pushing a collective weight of 22,000 pounds over a 250-foot distance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith)... MORE

Soldiers gather around a man in civilian clothes with his hand raised while outside

Airman First Class Marquise Floyd
June 11, 2025 — U.S. Air Force 1st Lt Lillian Layden, 633d Communication Squadron, Langley AFB, is detailed as a Summary Courts Officer to secure and make proper disposition of the personal effects of U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Marquise Floyd. Anyone having knowledge of money or property due to the deceased or has claims against the deceased estate, contact 1st Lt Layden at 757-225-5480... MORE

Standing Beside Survivors: A Call to Advocacy
June 11, 2025 — When I signed up to become a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Volunteer Victim Advocate, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I only knew that I felt called to do something meaningful... MORE

1st Fighter Wing Welcomes New Commander
June 11, 2025 — The 1st Fighter Wing marked a significant milestone during a change of command ceremony held at the 71st Fighter Squadron, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, June 6, 2025. U.S. Air Force Col. Brandon Tellez, relinquished command of the First Team to Col. Brad Huebinger in the Air Force ceremony, presided over by Maj. Gen. David Lyons, 15th Air Force commander. The ceremony brought Airmen, families, and distinguished guests to witness the formal transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability of the Wing which boasts a proud heritage dating back to 1918. Known as “America’s First Team,” the 1st Fighter Wing was the first wing to fly the F-22 Raptor operationally and continues to lead the way in air superiority missions today. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. David Lyons, 15th Air Force commander presents Col. Brandon “Gringo” Tellez, outgoing 1st Fighter Wing commander, with the Legion of Merit during a change of command ceremony at the 71st Fighter Squadron, Langley Air Force Base, June 6, 2025. Throughout his command, Tellez drove the wing to achieve new levels of combat success such as setting historic Air Force records in F-22 sortie production, reviving William Tell and the Mitchell Trophy Air Race. (U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Coleman-Foster)

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