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Contracting from home
April 16, 2020 — Many uniformed personnel and Department of Defense civilians are mandated to stay home to help combat the continuing spread of COVID-19; but with that being said, the mission must still go on. For U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Megan Rowlett, 633rd Contracting Squadron contract specialist, her mission didn’t stop when she needed to sign her first ever contract as a warranted contracting officer from her own kitchen. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Megan Rowlett, 633rd Contracting Squadron contract specialist, signs her first contract as a warranted contracting officer for the purchase COVID-19 testing modules from her home in Hampton, Virginia, March 30, 2020.

Be Ready, stay ready: First to the fight
April 13, 2020 — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the globe, the Department of Defense now faces new challenges for providing America with its fighting force. For the Air Force this means developing a new norm for its fighter wings. Not only must they mitigate exposure for their work forces, but they still have a requirement to accomplish their primary mission to provide lethal airpower anytime, anywhere... MORE

Facebook Live Town Hall Q&A
April 8, 2020 — TOWN HALL UNANSWERED QUESTIONS... MORE

JBLE requires face coverings following DoD guidance
April 7, 2020 — In accordance with Department of Defense guidance released on April 5, 2020, to the extent practical, all individuals on Langley Air Force Base and Fort Eustis are required to wear cloth face coverings when they cannot maintain six feet of social distance or are in public areas or work centers effective immediately... MORE

JBLE announces restrictions to base access
March 30, 2020 — Effective 1 April, JBLE will further limit installation access for Langley Air Force Base and Fort Eustis. This action is consistent with both the JBLE Public Health Emergency declaration issued on March 27th, and Governor Northam’s Stay-At-Home order issued on March 30th. The full text of Governor Northam’s executive order, including all restrictions and exemptions, can be found at https://www.governor.virginia.gov/media/governorvirginiagov/executive-actions/EO-55-Temporary-Stay-at-Home-Order-Due-to-Novel-Coronavirus-(COVID-19).pdf... MORE

Installation Commander Declares Public Health Emergency
March 27, 2020 — To All Members and Families of Team JBLE, As many of you are aware the United States is now leading the world in the number of confirmed Corona cases. The safety of our service members, families, and retirees is paramount while maintaining mission readiness and combat capability. In keeping with every possible effort to minimize community transmission across JBLE, I’ve determined that we need to further restrict access to the installation. ... MORE

Message from JBLE installation commander
March 26, 2020 — It is my deepest regret to inform you that a JBLE Army family member died from presumptive complications related to COVID-19 at a hospital in Newport News. The spouse of the deceased, a Soldier assigned to Fort Eustis, also previously tested positive for COVID-19, and remains in isolation while continuing to receive medical care. Out of respect, the name of the deceased is being withheld to allow the family the proper time to grieve... MORE

JBLE announces confirmed positive COVID-19 case
March 19, 2020 — Joint Base Langley-Eustis is currently monitoring one positive case of COVID-19, a medical provider assigned to McDonald Army Health Center at Fort Eustis, who recently returned from travel out of the country. To limit exposure to others, the individual followed all precautions, self-isolated and sought out medical attention. Public health officials have completed the tracing process and notified those who may have come into contact with the positive individual. ... MORE

National K9 Veterans Day: honoring our four-legged warriors
March 13, 2020 — Marching along the perimeter of Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, members of the 633rd Security Forces Squadron, 3rd Military Working Dog Detachment and their military working dogs honored the most selfless service members with an extended eight-mile walk for National K9 Veterans Day, March 13, 2020... MORE

Gas by grass: transporting fuel by truck
March 11, 2020 — No matter how well jets are maintained, they can’t fly without fuel. That’s where the Fuels Management Flight comes in... MORE

A contracted fuel truck unloads fuel into tanks at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, March 10, 2020. Having a ready supply of fuel enables JBLE to continue the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Dowe)

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