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Uncovering time: Archeologists perform excavations at Eustis
November 7, 2017 — A team made up of 733rd Civil Engineer Division Environmental Element archeologists and other contractors excavated on Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Oct. 30 to Nov. 3, 2017, to determine its historic significance... MORE

Excavations on military installations like this one help archeologist provide advice to installation leadership on proper methods for maintaining these areas depending on their significance.

JBLE unit partners with FEMA in Puerto Rico humanitarian mission
November 7, 2017 — Military Sealift Command’s USNS Brittin arrived at the Port of Ponce, Puerto Rico, Nov. 3, 2017, loaded with power-generation equipment and other supplies after Hurricane Maria left the majority of the island without power in September. U.S. Army Soldiers from the 832nd Transportation Battalion, 597th Trans. Brigade based at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., were waiting ashore to unload 500 pieces of equipment including generators, temporary living facilities, food and water... MORE

Military Sealift Command’s USNS Brittin sits at the Port of Ponce, Puerto Rico, Nov. 4, 2017.

From aggressor to unmatched 5th gen aerial breacher
November 1, 2017 — Air-to-air combat is fast paced and requires the right aircraft and a well-trained pilot. The pilot needs to have a fast reaction speed and the know-how to make the right decisions at the right time, which is why the some 71st Fighter Training Squadron T-38 pilots are selected to fly the very aircraft they oppose in their training mission, the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor... MORE

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Champ, 71st Fighter Training Squadron T-38 Talon pilot, boards an aircraft before flight at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 14, 2017.

JBLE-based brigade supports joint mission to Puerto Rico
November 1, 2017 — Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series highlighting Joint Base Langley-Eustis members’ contribution to humanitarian relief efforts. U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 597th Transportation Brigade, headquartered at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, connected with agency partners on Oct. 28 at TC Dock, located on the Joint Base Charleston Naval Weapons Station, to load supplies intended for the hurricane-battered island of Puerto Rico... MORE

John Wood, 841st Transportation Battalion, 597th Transportation Brigade security coordinator, directs vehicles with generators onto Military Sealift Command’s USNS Brittin at Joint Base Charleston Naval Weapons Station, S.C., Oct. 28, 2017.

First to the fight: Hot pits deliver airpower faster
November 1, 2017 — In car racing, the pit stop is where tires are changed, panels get fixed and the car gets its’ life blood or its fuel. During short turn missions and training sorties, U.S. Air Force aircraft have a similar pit stop... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Aurelio Renteria-Gamez, 733rd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, pushes a pantograph refueling system underneath a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor during hot refueling at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Oct. 31, 2017.

1FW celebrates centennial, unveils monument
October 31, 2017 — As part of a centennial celebration, the 1st Fighter Wing unveiled a monument at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Oct. 27, 2017. The monument was about 9 feet tall, gray marble and inscribed with significant dates in the 1st Fighter Wing’s history. ... MORE

Langley Air Force Base Honor Guard members present the colors during the 1st Fighter Wing’s 100-year monument unveiling ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Oct. 27, 2017.

Vision ready, mission ready
October 31, 2017 — Staying fit to fight is important for all service members, and it has many parts to it, including one that may be overlooked, eye health. From the pilots and air crew, who fly and maintain the fighter jets that soar the skies, to the defenders who operate weapons and verify credentials at the gate, all Airmen need healthy vision to support the U.S. Air Force’s missions. ... MORE

From right, Dr. William Velardi, 633rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron optometrist, assesses a patient’s eye health at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Oct. 3, 2017.

Taking advantage of your educational benefits
October 31, 2017 — For U.S. Air Force Airmen, there are ways to progress and become the “model Airman,” through career development courses, temporary duty opportunities and training. They can also use some of these benefits to improve not only their careers, but their personal goals. Thanks to military education centers, they can grab their backpacks and head to school. ... MORE

Ronald Duquette, 633rd Force Support Squadron education service supervisor, poses for a photo at the Education Center on Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Oct. 24, 2017.

Road to success: JBLE Force Support, 7th Trans. Bde. (Ex.) fuel healthier lives
October 31, 2017 — Some might say there’s no feeling like the nervousness felt right before taking a physical fitness test. Even those who are in tip-top shape feel the pressure to perform at the highest possible standards... MORE

From fitness classes to their food choices, Joint Base Langley-Eustis Force Support goes above and beyond to educate and encourage JBLE members to choose healthier lifestyle options and improve their overall performance.

Don’t ‘fall’ for these safety hazards
October 31, 2017 — As the fall season arrives, new hazards come with it. The change in weather can increase driving risks, health concerns like the flu, fireplace mishaps and hunting accidents... MORE

The 633rd Air Base Wing Safety Office offers tips to keep Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., community members safe this autumn

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