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Low observable technicians keep pilots undetected, alive
February 14, 2017 — Fifth-generation F-22 Raptor and F-35A Lightning II pilots may take the reins of their respective aircraft; however, it takes preparation from outside the cockpit to get them where they need to go undetected... MORE

Maintainers with the 27th Aircraft Maintenance Unit out of Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., check for structural damages on an F-22 Raptor during Red Flag 17-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 27, 2017. If damages are found, low observable aircraft structure technicians must repair them to ensure the aircraft maintains its stealth capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard)

Red Flag 17-1 pushes domain, fifth-gen integration
February 14, 2017 — As coalition pilots, intelligence analysts and cyber and space operators convene at the Nevada Test and Training Range, north of Las Vegas, for Red Flag 17-1, they have one goal in mind: work together to defeat the adversary, which at times is 20 living adversaries simultaneously working to attack allied forces on a multi-domain battlefield. ... MORE

Royal Air Force Flight Lt. Jonny Mulhall, 6th Squadron Eurofighter Typhoon pilot, prepares the cockpit for take-off during Red Flag 17-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 7, 2017.The Typhoon trained alongside the F-35A Lightning II for the first time at Red Flag preparing the RAF pilots for the introduction of the F-35B to the Royal Air Force and Navy. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard)

Commissaries start celebration of 150-year history
February 14, 2017 — Patrons can expect to see special promotions, contests and a lot of birthday flair as the Defense Commissary Agency and its industry partners kick off the 150th anniversary celebration of the modern commissary benefit. “From now through the actual July 1 anniversary date, commissaries worldwide will highlight the long history of the commissary benefit and the great savings and value the benefit has brought to our military community since 1867,” said Tracie Russ, DeCA’s sales director. ... MORE

JBLE hosts Mardi Gras celebration
February 9, 2017 — Colorful decorations are set on display during the Mardi Gras event hosted at the Fort Eustis Club at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Feb, 3, 2017. Traditional Mardi Gras colors include purple, green and gold which signify justice, faith and power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland) MORE

Colorful decorations are set on display during the Mardi Gras event hosted at the Fort Eustis Club at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Feb, 3, 2017. Traditional Mardi Gras colors include purple, green and gold which signify justice, faith and power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)

EEO cuts complaint resolution time
February 8, 2017 — Federal employees and applicants for civilian employment at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, who file workplace complaints through the 633rd Air Base Wing Equal Opportunity Office, may now see the resolution process shorten from several years, to just a few months. Individuals filing complaints may elect to participate in an Equal Opportunity pilot program called the Compressed, Orderly, Rapid and Equitable Process instead of the traditional civilian EO complaint resolution process. The CORE process is a beneficial solution, due to the fact that it cuts processing time to four months. ... MORE

POL: we fuel the fight
February 8, 2017 — From refueling jets and firetrucks to testing fuel samples and maintaining liquid oxygen, the 733rd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels management flight does it all at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. The fuels management flight, also known as POL for petroleum, oils and lubricants, provides fuel support to the Air Combat Command, Fort Eustis’ Training Doctrine, six battalions, five wings and 30 organizations across JBLE. About 70 POL Airmen supply more than 9.5 million gallons of fuel approximately 60 aircraft, all government operated vehicles, generators and GOV refueling stations around base. “We are a family here at POL and we ensure that we treat the base like that too,” said U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Kevin Mendelsohn, 733rd LRS fuels management flight commander. “We give outstanding support and make sure the service we provide and the fuel they receive is of extremely high standards.” ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jakob Miner, 1st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, signals an F-22 Raptor to stop at a hydrogen pit for a hot pit refuel at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Jan. 6, 2017. Hydrogen pits are connected to underground pipes that allow fuel to flow from nearby storage tanks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

Coast Guard Port Security Unit prepares to deploy
February 8, 2017 — A U.S. Coast Guard unit assigned to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, participated in a week-long exercise to prepare for an upcoming deployment in support of antiterrorist force protection. U.S. Coast Guard Port Security Unit 305 practiced coordinating maritime and land-based tactics, techniques and procedures Jan. 30 to Feb. 2 on the shores and waterways along the James River. ... MORE

U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Enforcement Specialist 1st Class Corey Philips, Port Security Unit 305 tactical crewmember and engineer, talks with another USCG boat crew during a deployment exercise at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Feb. 2, 2017. The boat crews performed maritime tactics to deter the acting opposing force from reaching land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert)

Making the cut: MCAHC surgical team
February 7, 2017 — From repairing torn rotator cuffs and laparoscopic procedures to tonsillectomies and laser refraction surgeries, McDonald Army Health Center Surgical Services at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, work to heal patients on a daily basis... MORE

U.S. Army Private 1st Class Robert Garza, McDonald Army Health Center operating room technician, assists Harry Warren, MCAHC orthopedic surgeon, during a procedure at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Jan. 31, 2017. During procedures, surgeons are assisted by nurses and technicians from the same day surgery section as well as their specialty clinic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)

Commander's Action Line: Signal Lights on Sweeney Blvd between Holly and Elm Streets
February 7, 2017 — "Ask the JBLE Commander" is a forum for the Joint Base Langley-Eustis community to ask questions, provide feedback and voice concerns about Langley Air Force Base and Fort Eustis directly to Col. Caroline M. Miller, the 633rd Air Base Wing commander... MORE

From Southside to Air Force: Maintainer shares story of redemption
February 6, 2017 — Enduring the Southside of Chicago Heights’ symphony of gun shots and screams was not something U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brian Dowling was willing to continue... MORE

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