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Langley Thrift Shop, giving back to JBLE
November 14, 2017 — New beginnings aren’t always easy or fun, and life in the military can be full of those. A Permanent Change of Station can be quite hectic with all the moving, packing, travelling and unexpected things along the way. At Langley Air Force Base, the Langley Thrift Shop, which is run by the Langley Officers' Spouses' Club, helps the Joint Base Langley-Eustis community by providing low cost items that may have been lost, delivered later than expected or forgotten during a PCS. The funds raised off of the generously priced items also come full-circle as they are reinvested in Airmen and their families. ... MORE

Merchandise is displayed in the Langley Thrift Shop at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Oct. 12, 2017.

Restoration project preserves Army aviation history
November 9, 2017 — For the past few weeks, a C-7A Caribou has grabbed most of the Fort Eustis community’s attention as a restoration team returns the aircraft to its former glory—a U.S. Army Golden Knights plane... MORE

For the past few weeks, a C-7A Caribou has grabbed most of the Fort Eustis community’s attention as a restoration team returns the aircraft to its former glory—a U.S. Army Golden Knights plane.

Nutritional Medicine creates fit to fight Airmen
November 8, 2017 — It’s no secret that sometimes Airmen can fall behind on their health. Things can get in the way whether it be sickness, personal issues, or just bad luck. Luckily the Airmen at Langley Air Force Base have a clinic to turn to in the time of need to get them back on their feet and fit to fight. ... MORE

Julie Andersen, Nutritional Medicine clinical dietician, teaches a nutrition class on Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 3, 2017.

F-22 Raptor Demo Team 2017 season soars to an end
November 8, 2017 — Within nine months the 13-member U.S. Air Force Raptor Demonstration Team supported more than 20 air shows in four countries and 16 states; ending the 2017 season at the Aviation Nation Air and Space Expo at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada... MORE

F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team pose for photo in front of an F-22 Raptor

94, 27 AMU Battle for 3rd Quarter Weapons Load Champions
November 7, 2017 — The 27th and 94th Aircraft Maintenance Units each provided a three-man team that competed for the “3rd Quarter Top Weapons Load Crew” title at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Nov. 3, 2017... MORE

U.S. Air Force weapons load crew Airmen from the 94th and 27th Aircraft Maintenance Units, compete in the 3rd Quarter Weapons Load Competition at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 3, 2017. Load crews supporting the 94th and 27th Fighter Squadrons competed to be the best for the 3rd quarter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)

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.

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