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Winter is here, CES is ready
January 9, 2018 — As winter rolls in, Airmen assigned to the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron are hard at work preparing Langley Air Force Base for the cold weather, snow and ice. The 633rd CES started preparing for the winter in early November 2017 by training Airmen during a weeklong snow school. The school taught the importance of regulating their sleep after a 12-hour shift, how to perform minor vehicle maintenance and load and operate snow vehicles... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Talbot, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance journeyman, hangs an emptied water pipe under the Langley Marina docs at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 7, 2017.

Family legacy: Let it grow
January 9, 2018 — In today’s world, there are many styles of facial hair, from mustaches, to beards trimmed, or not. Some are gown on a whim, while others choose not to shave, but for some there is a purpose. For U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Oscar Bruck, 1st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, his mustache not only makes him happy, but also helps raise money for non-profit organizations. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Oscar Bruck, 1st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, poses for a portrait at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 30, 2017.

Medical training center strengthens lifesaving skills
January 9, 2018 — As the standards and innovations evolve in the medical field, the 633rd Medical Group Education and Training Office provides courses to Airmen in the medical career field to keep their lifesaving skills up to par... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airmen listen to the Basic Life Support instructors during a 633rd Medical Group Education and Training Center training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 6, 2017.

Air Force saves Airmen time, no longer requires first year evaluations
January 4, 2018 — Air Force officials announced Jan. 4, 2018, Enlisted Performance Reports are no longer required for regular Air Force Airmen in the grade of airman first class and below with less than 36 months’ Time-In-Service or Air Reserve Component Airmen below the grade of senior airman... MORE

Air Force officials announced Jan. 4, 2018, Enlisted Performance Reports are no longer required for regular Air Force Airmen in the grade of airman first class and below with less than 36 months’ Time-In-Service or Air Reserve Component Airmen below the grade of senior airman.

JBLE 2017 Year in Photos
January 3, 2018 — This 2017 Year in Photos features Airmen and Soldiers from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and readiness to support America. This yearly feature showcases the hard work and dedication of the men and women of JBLE, shown this past year... MORE

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor pilot, assigned to the1st Fighter Wing, checks effective operation of flight control surfaces, during night operations at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., July 11, 2017. To help increase effectiveness during night operations, the 1st FW has installed new sun shades that have solar powered lights, allowing night time maintenance and flying. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)

Safe driving begins before getting behind the wheel
December 29, 2017 — Throughout the winter season, weather and road conditions can change without warning. Motorists should plan their trips ahead of time, to minimize the hazards associated with driving... MORE

Snow encompasses Heritage Park after winter storm Helena at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Jan. 10, 2017. Thanks to the snow team’s fast response, roads were cleared and the base was operational for all personnel on Jan. 10. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)

AFOSI mentors youth through “Shop with a Cop”
December 22, 2017 — “One of the young girls told me, ‘You know when you dream that you have everything and you wake up and you have nothing? Well, this was the opposite of that,’” said Mary Midyette, Team Up mentoring supervisor after purchasing gifts during the “Shop with a Cop” event... MORE

Chase Frost, age 8 and Noah Frost, age 6, local youth with The Up Center’s Team Up mentoring program, a non-profit organization in Hampton Roads, show-off gifts they purchased during the “Shop with a Cop” event at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 19, 2017.

Special needs families celebrate holidays with ‘Selfies with Santa’
December 22, 2017 — The Exceptional Family Member Program hosted its 8th annual ‘Selfies with Santa’ at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Dec. 8, 2017. The EFMP program provides support to families that have members with special needs. ‘Selfies with Santa’ offers exceptional family members an accepting, comfortable place for children with special needs to celebrate the holidays and get their photo taken with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. ... MORE

Carolina Brown, 4, sits with Mrs. Claus during Selfies with Santa at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 8, 2017.

F-22 Raptor Demo Team receive COMACC qualification
December 21, 2017 — U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul “Loco” Lopez, U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team pilot, completed a qualification performance for U.S. Air Force Gen. Mike Holmes, Commander of Air Combat Command, to certify his capabilities as a demo team pilot at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 18, 2017... MORE

.S. Air Force Maj. Paul “Loco” Lopez, U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team pilot, completed a qualification performance for U.S. Air Force Gen. Mike Holmes, Commander of Air Combat Command, to certify his capabilities as a demo team pilot at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 18, 2017.

The mystery of disappearing standards
December 20, 2017 — After five years, my time had finally come. In my career field, the opportunity to go back to technical training was a blessing—after all public affairs and the art of communication is constantly evolving. As I entered the hallways of the Defense Information School on Fort Meade, Maryland, it was as though I’d entered a time capsule. In it were two types of U.S. Air Force Airmen—first term and prior service... MORE

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