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Historic lake to open again
July 26, 2017
Brown’s Lake at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, closed nearly 40 years ago due to contamination, has re-opened for recreational catch-and-release fishing. For more information on the program or to obtain a fishing permit, contact Outdoor Recreation at 878-2610. For a Virginia fishing license, contact the Department of Game Inland Fisheries at https://www.dgif.virginia.gov/licenses. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)
633 ABW battles mosquitos: Calls in 757 Airlift Squadron
July 26, 2017
An Air Force Reserve aircrew flying a C-130 Hercules assigned to the 910th Airlift Wing, Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, performs a mosquito control aerial spray mission over Grand Forks Air Force Base. The spray team, which uses a specially-modified C-130H aircraft and Modular Aerial Spray Systems, make low passes around the spray areas at an altitude of 100-150 feet. They disperse pesticides which target areas of standing water where mosquito larvae breed. The purpose of the mission is to lower the number of irritations and infections associated with mosquito bites, as well as minimize the threat of West Nile Virus. This is the first scheduled spray of three here for 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Johnny Saldivar)
Security, modernization projects come to Felker
July 25, 2017
Felker Army Airfield at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., has several upcoming construction projects planned in order to keep up with growing mission demands and to ensure the safety and security of personnel, aircraft and the airfield environment. Included in these projects are new access gates, a cell tower, a new bulk fuel facility and an aviation complex. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)
NFL player hosts military youth football camp
July 25, 2017
A volunteer football coach runs drills with participants during a youth football camp at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., July 19, 2017. The camp was hosted in part with the youth programs, which offer different activities to educate, guide, and entertain military children within the JBLE community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)
U.S. Army partners with community school program
July 19, 2017
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Edmar DeJesus, 1st Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment, 128th Aviation Brigade AH-64D Apache helicopter instructor, helps Barry Brown, Ready 2 Work program participant, operate a camera in an AH-64D Apache helicopter at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., July 14, 2017. Ready 2 Work is a six-week work program, which teaches students how to write resumes, conduct job interviews and learn about career opportunities available to them. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)
Sound of freedom: 1st Fighter Wing takes training into darkness
July 19, 2017
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)
Intramural Soccer Championship: 497th OSS captures win
July 19, 2017
Langley Air Force Base Honor Guard members post the colors during the Intramural Soccer Championship at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., July 12, 2017. The season consisted of 13 total games with 10 regular games, two playoff games and the final championship. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Alexandra Naranjo)
Change of command: Maj. Gen. Malcolm B. Frost takes over U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training
July 19, 2017
(From right) U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Malcolm Frost accepts the U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training colors from Gen. David Perkins, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command commanding general, symbolizing his assumption of leadership during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., July 18, 2017. Frost also assumed responsibilities as JBLE and Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek- Fort Story, Va., Army Element senior commander. He formerly served as the Chief of Public Affairs at the Office of the Secretary of the Army. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)
Making SFS, Hampton PD ready to serve
July 18, 2017
(From left) Senior Airmen Sequoyah Singer and Jordan Ryan, 633rd Security Forces Squadron response force leaders, practice maneuvering through traffic cones in Hampton, Va., June 6, 2017. Maneuvering through cones allows 633rd SFS members to practice how to move through traffic and crowds in scenarios where a patrol car would not be effective. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Nin Leclerec)
Fort Eustis takes new approach with crash exercise
July 18, 2017
Scott McClain, Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance paramedic, responds to an aircraft mishap exercise at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., July 13, 2017. The exercise included a simulated downed U.S. Navy H-60 Seahawk assigned to Norfolk Naval station. The decision to integrate a Navy aircraft into the exercise scenario was based on their frequency at Fort Eustis’ Felker Army Airfield. (U.S. Air force photo/Staff Sgt. Areca T. Bell)