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A day in the life of pest management
April 22, 2024 — Suddenly, a sharp gasp pierces the air, followed by an unmistakable scream that shatters the peace of the office. Startled, you swivel in your chair to see a colleague standing nearby, their eyes wide with alarm, pointing urgently at something on the floor. You follow their gaze and catch sight of a tiny creature darting past. A mouse, its movements quick and purposeful. Panic continues until pest management bursts in, every move watched anxiously. With a collective exhale, the office settles, relying on the experts to handle the unexpected visitor... MORE

An insect trap is being shown by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Cauldwell, 633d Civil Engineer Squadron pest management journeyman, at Joint Base Langley Eustis, Dec. 4, 2023. Insect traps often utilize pheromones, chemical signals emitted by insects, to attract and capture specific pests, providing a targeted and eco-friendly approach to pest management. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skylar Ellis)

Off to the Races!
April 17, 2024 — Cyclists race down Anderson street during the second annual Fort Eustis Circuit Race at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, April 14, 2024. The race is part of “Tour of Newport News,” a three-day event the City of Newport News’ Parks & Rec., Department hosts in an effort to further grow Mid-Atlantic racing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Bithell)... MORE

Military and civilians bike during a race on the road

Modernizing JBLE through military construction
April 15, 2024 — Since 2015, Joint Base Langley-Eustis has been granted $449.6 million in military construction funds to build new facilities and modernize the older infrastructure on base. The projects include the renovation of old dormitories, and the construction of the new F-22A Raptor Training Support Squadron facility and the 363d Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing targeting center... MORE

The 363d Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing targeting center is undergoing construction at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, April 10, 2024. When the 363d ISRW targeting center is completed, it’ll turn into an intelligence campus with hopes to build more dormitories, a gym, and a dining facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adisen Smith)

Finding a community in the dorms
April 3, 2024 — When I arrived at Langley, I was placed in the Airy Hall dorms, which consisted of a bed, a desk, and four walls. I remember the first night in my dorm. It was a rough night. Believe it or not, that night in September 2022 was the first time in my life that I had truly been alone when it was time to sleep. At home in Hallsville, Texas, I shared a room with three brothers. In basic military training, I shared a bay with 20 other guys. Even at technical training school, I had a roommate. I quickly realized, the sounds of breathing and the rustling of clothes and covers usually helped me fall asleep. The first night in my dorm at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, the silence pressed down on me, and I felt truly alone... MORE

Drive safe with Langley Auto Skills Center
March 27, 2024 — A Langley Auto Skills Center automotive technician hammers a wheel bearing at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Mar. 1, 2024. Langley Auto Skills Center mechanics conduct thorough inspections to guarantee optimal performance of service members and their dependents’ vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adisen Smith)... MORE

Ara Rinderle, Langley Auto Skills Center automotive technician, hammers a wheel stud at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Mar. 1, 2024. Langley Auto Skills Center mechanics offer many services such as tire changes, state inspections, braking system repairs and oil changes to help Airmen keep their vehicles maintained. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adisen Smith)

733d MSG fast action support enabled quick 7th TB(X) deployment
March 16, 2024 — The 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), deployed to Gaza for a relief mission, Mar. 15, 2024, just over a week following President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address, Mar. 7. This tight turnaround schedule would not have been possible without the 633d Air Base Wing’s 733d Mission Support Group, the principal support organization on Fort Eustis to tenant units at JBLE... MORE

Fast action and support from the 733rd Mission Support Group enabled a quick and ready deployment for 7th TB(X)

Joint Base Langley-Eustis Units Deploy to Aid Gaza Relief Efforts
March 15, 2024 — U.S. Army soldiers with the XVIII Airborne Corps, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), 86th Engineer Dive Detachment, and 3rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command deployed Tuesday, Mar. 12, to aid Gaza relief efforts. Brigadier Gen. Brad Hinson, 3rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command commanding general and XVIII Airborne Corps assistant commanding general of sustainment, and Col. Samuel S. Miller, U.S. Army 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) commander, hosted a press conference prior to the departure. ... MORE

U.S. Army landing craft utility from the 7th Transportation Battalion go underway to Gaza for humanitarian aid efforts at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, V.A., March 12, 2024. The Army’s LCU’s and logistics support vessels provide ship to shore supply deployment capabilities through their Trident Pier and Modular Causeway System. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jack LeGrand)

The Crossroad to Command Chief
March 14, 2024 — Many junior enlisted individuals may see senior leadership and imagine how perfect their careers and lives must be. What Airmen may not consider is regardless of rank – everyone has their own personal struggles. What some may not have considered is that those senior leaders were one mistake away from a very different future behind bars. Thanks to the military, some people were not only able to overcome those mistakes, but able to become a command chief... MORE

JBLE Command Chief participates in on-base morale event.

First Airman graduates Marine Corps Designated Marksman Course
March 1, 2024 — Safety, Magazine, Chamber, Safety. Those are the words that can be heard echoing across the range at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia, as one Airman prepares to take aim at learning a different weapon system. For Tech. Sgt. Erik Johannes, 1st Fighter Wing (FW) weapons safety representative, handling the M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System (SASS) was a unique challenge as he transitioned from loading aircraft weapons systems to becoming the first Airman in history to tackle the United States Marine Corps’ Designated Marksman Course... MORE

Resilient Journey: Forging Bonds, Making a Difference
February 26, 2024 — As U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Larry Okero, 633d Air Base Wing religious affairs journeyman, reflects on his childhood in Kenya, he acknowledges how his early years laid the foundation for his future journey—from the disciplined halls of boarding school to the structured environment of the United States Air Force... MORE

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