Feb. 14, 2023

Happy Valentine's Day

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Happy Valentine's Day from Joint Base Langley-Eustis!

Feb. 8, 2023

JBLE maintains the flow of hydraulic mechanics

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Hydraulics are required in all aviation airframes, from starting the aircraft, to landing gear, and the ability to overcome the aerodynamic feedback forces generated in flight. For the U.S. Army, this also requires a constant flow of Soldiers to pass through the 128th Aviation Brigade’s aircraft pneudraulics repairer, 15H military operational specialty (MOS), course at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. The 14-week long course provides Soldiers with the critical starting point to learn about pneudraulic systems, properties, and tools of the trade for the 15H, ultimately keeping helicopters mission ready.

Feb. 4, 2023

F-22 Safely Shoots Down Chinese Spy Balloon Off South Carolina Coast

A U.S. Air Force fighter safely shot down a Chinese high-altitude surveillance balloon, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said in a written statement. 

Feb. 2, 2023

Air Power Over Hampton Roads

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Joint Base Langley-Eustis proudly presents Air Power Over Hampton Roads air show May 6-7, 2023.

Feb. 1, 2023

633 MDG celebrates BSC week

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The U.S. Air Force Medical Service celebrated Biomedical Sciences Corps Appreciation Week Jan. 23-27, 2023. Under the motto 'Diversity United,' the BSC is one of the most diverse corps in the Air Force Medical Service, with more than 2,400 officers, 5,800 enlisted members, and 1,000 civilians covering 13 distinct professions under one banner. Of these members, a total of 250 personnel hail from Joint Base Langley-Eustis.

Jan. 26, 2023

JBLE Medical Clinics stand up Walk-in Contraception Clinic

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The 633d Medical Group and McDonald Army Health Center Women’s Health Clinics now offer walk-in contraceptive care, in compliance with the Defense Health Agency mandate, to promote better family planning and enhance readiness capabilities for active-duty women and beneficiaries.

Jan. 23, 2023

1st Fighter Wing Load Crew of the Year Competition

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The 1st Maintenance Group hosted the 2022 Weapons Loading Competition of the Year at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 13, 2023. The competition tests Airmen’s ability to rapidly and efficiently load munitions onto an aircraft before takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Bithell)

Jan. 18, 2023

Demonstrating Air Power around the clock

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — U.S. Air Force Capt. Samuel “RaZZ” Larson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander and pilot, practices different maneuvers while training for the upcoming 2023 airshow season, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 6, 2023. In addition to showcasing elite skills, airshows are put on in hopes to excite and engage the local community.

Jan. 12, 2023

“Q-Anywhere” now at Hampton Roads Military Pharmacies

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Now, with “Q-Anywhere”, patients at Tidewater Market Military Medical Treatment Facilities (MTFs) have the option to reduce their wait time at pharmacies for new and renewal prescriptions. Pharmacies in the Tidewater Market include those at the 633d Medical Group (Langley), McDonald Army Health Center (Eustis), and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth.

Jan. 12, 2023

U.S. Airman saves a U.S. Marine Colonel’s life

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — “Any nurse, first responder, physician … it’s in our nature to go towards whoever needs help,” stated Fields. “The week prior, I had actually just refreshed on my CPR training. Call it what you want, but a lot of things aligned to have everything go well that day. There’s actually a train that comes into Quantico and cuts off the passage of travel and the EMS transport team beat the train leaving the scene by a few seconds.”