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Airmen in Training: Well… Someday!
April 4, 2025 — U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bennett Hibbler, 633d Air Base Wing Public Affairs community relations non commissioned officer in charge, and his family speak to a volunteer during Take Your Kid to Work Day at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, April 4, 2025. Military families participated in several activities around the installation such as: K-9 demonstration, fire station tours, hands-on medical clinics, and more. These opportunities gave the military members an opportunity to connect with and teach children about various military missions... MORE

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Shooting for Gold
April 4, 2025 — JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. – U.S. Army Soldiers and U.S. Marines stand in formation during the German Armed Forces Marksmanship Badge ceremony rehearsal at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, April 2, 2025. A total of 232 Soldiers and Marines competed for the badge, with nine achieving 24 perfect shots. The qualification consisted of two exercises: a 10-round course with the M17 pistol and a 14-round course with the M4 rifle. Participants could earn Bronze, Silver, or Gold classifications, with perfect scores receiving special recognition. The GAFMB, historically known as the Schützenschnur Badge, dates back to 1894 and is a prestigious award given to service members who demonstrate exceptional rifle and pistol marksmanship proficiency. The event provided an opportunity for U.S. service members to showcase their skills alongside allies, partners, and joint forces. Pictured, from the left, U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Ruben Perez Morales, U.S. Army Sgt. Marcus Hopson, U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jonathan Burns, and U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Patrick Fulgham, not pictured, U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Logan Tew, U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. August Gordon, U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Lucas Vandenbosch, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Christopher Ricketson, U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Roberto Reyes Sandoval, were recognized for achieving perfect scores. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airmen Abigayl Salyer)... MORE

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Warfighter Speaker Series: Saving Lives
April 1, 2025 — Schwartz was deployed for seven months in the Middle East and shared her experience operating as part of the Ground Surgical Team. A GST is a mobile surgical team that provides lifesaving medical assistance in austere environments; it consists of six members: a general surgeon, emergency room physician, certified registered nurse anesthetist, critical care nurse, medical service corps officer, and a surgical technician... MORE

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Team JBLE Welcomes New Mayor
March 27, 2025 — U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Altman, Joint Base Langley-Eustis installation commander, speaks with Jimmy Gray, City of Hampton mayor, and other city officials during a visit to JBLE, Virginia, March 20, 2025. The discussion focused on projects such as expanding Airmen dormitories, which support service members and boost the local economy through construction and infrastructure investments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skylar Ellis)... MORE

Four military members in the foreground wearing OCPs and helmets while 4 city officials stand behind watching as they work on a fake patient on the ground.

Combat-Ready: Airmen in Action
March 27, 2025 — U.S. Air Force Airmen participate in Agile Combat Employment training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, March 20, 2025. During the exercise, Airmen engaged in hands-on combative instruction, enhancing their physical capability and tactical awareness in high-stress environments. The training sharpened their attention to detail—a vital skill for ensuring precision, safety, and effectiveness in rifle handling, which is critical for executing ACE operations in dynamic conditions. Additionally, Airmen built and secured pallets to strengthen their logistical proficiency, improving their ability to rapidly deploy. Through combative, rifle tactics, and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear response training, Airmen gained essential skills to secure and sustain forward-operating locations under ACE doctrine... MORE

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Ready for Anything: Airmen tackle aircraft mishap exercise
March 21, 2025 — JBLE hosted a simulated aircraft crash on March 20, 2025, which provided hands-on training to reinforce rapid response protocols, allowing personnel to fine-tune their decision-making, coordination, and life-saving techniques... MORE

Emergency responders place a patient in the back of an ambulance during a base exercise.

Out of Power, Not Out of Action
March 21, 2025 — JBLE conducted the Energy Resilience Readiness Exercise, a power outage simulation often called the ‘pull-the-plug’ exercise. The exercise is designed to test the operational capabilities after the installation is disconnected from the primary power source. Inspection teams evaluated the primary and backup energy systems to determine any gaps in... MORE

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Civil Engineer Squadrons Keep JBLE Operational
March 19, 2025 — From routine maintenance and large-scale construction projects to fire and emergency services, the 633d and 733d Civil Engineer Squadrons are integral to the readiness and operational effectiveness of Joint Base Langley-Eustis. While both squadrons share the responsibility of sustaining JBLE’s infrastructure, their composition and areas of focus differ. The 733d CES at Fort Eustis, primarily composed of civilian personnel, provides long-term continuity and expertise and oversees infrastructure maintenance, environmental oversight, and facility operations ensuring the base remains structurally and operationally sound. ... MORE

Weightlifting Competition 'Brings the Heat' JBLE
March 14, 2025 — The 633d Force Support Squadron held the Warrior Bench Press Competition from Mar. 10-14. The event brings the JBLE community together in a friendly competition and encourages participants to test their strength and improve their physical fitness. To win the competition, participants had to do as many repetitions as they could of lifting either... MORE

Airman lifts barbell with help from another man. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Donnell Ramsey)

Norwegian Foot March, Builds Ready Minds and Bodies
March 14, 2025 — The “Norwegian Foot March” took place at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia, Mar. 7, 2025. During the NFM service members performed an 18.6-mile trek while carrying a 25-pound rucksack; participants qualifying times varied based on age and sex. U.S. service members, and a Norwegian military representative gathered for a pre-brief before the... MORE

An Airman with a Go-Pro Camera on the brim of his hat bends over to write on a piece of paper his name and record his ruck sack weight prior to the start of the Norwegian Foot March.

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