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Uncovered: A son’s tie to a historic Airman’s legacy
November 22, 2019 — A buzz of conversation fills the room, as people file in to take their seats. Amongst them, men and women wearing red jackets are scattered throughout the crowd, each ready to celebrate a new addition to their proud heritage. Both young and old gather to witness history in this small room in downtown Hampton, Virginia... MORE

U.S. Army Air Forces Sgt. Thomas Newton, newly inducted Documented Original Tuskegee Airman, grabs some refreshments after his recognition ceremony in Hampton, Virginia, Nov. 13, 2019. During World War II, Newton served as a supply clerk with the 99th Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marcus M. Bullock)

USACIMT holds first ESB competition at JBLE
November 21, 2019 — The U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training is hosting their first Expert Soldier Badge competition Nov. 17-21, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis.Approximately 100 Soldiers from bases all over the United States came to participate and be some of the first to earn the badge.“I came here to attempt to get my ESB to set an example for the Soldiers,”... MORE

Bringing millions back!
November 21, 2019 — The Air Force Legal Operations Agency (AFLOA) Medical Cost Reimbursement Program (MCRP) recovers the cost of medical care provided to U.S. Air Force active duty Airmen, retirees and their dependents as a result of injuries caused by third parties. ... MORE

Team members of the Medical Cost Reimbursement Program, hold a check representing the $2.2 million recovered last fiscal year. Each member of the team handles over 560 cases each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Dowe)

Cyber Ready 365 initiative keeps Langley network secure
November 21, 2019 — The 633rd Communications Squadron recently set up a cyber-protection cell team to protect the $192 million network at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, the largest base network footprint in Air Combat Command... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Reynaldo Fernandez, 633rd Communications Squadron knowledge manager, shows Tech. Sgt. Joseph Coppala, 633rd CS cyber surety craftsman, the new unit scorecard at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Nov. 18, 2019.

Metals Technology Sparks Innovation
November 20, 2019 — When fabricating ornate aircraft parts or repairing flightline support equipment, it is the mission and responsibility of the eight-Airmen metals technology flight to ensure aircraft readiness in a safe and timely manner... MORE

Metals technology Airmen use various tools to ensure each part they fabricate is assembled correctly and will safely support flight line operations and improve mission efficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zoie Cox)

Major-General Joyce visits JBLE
November 20, 2019 — Royal Canadian Air Force Major-General Derek Joyce, Continental North American Aerospace Defense Command Region deputy commander, tours the F-22 Raptor at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Nov. 18, 2019. While touring the F-22, Joyce familiarized himself with the mission and capabilities of the aircraft as well as its weaponry. (U.S. Air Force... MORE

Royal Canadian Air Force Major-General Derek Joyce, Continental North American Aerospace Defense Command Region deputy commander, tours the F-22 Raptor at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Nov. 18, 2019.

Playing cyberspace
November 20, 2019 — At times the most effective approach to fixing a problem is coming up with a creative solution. For the U.S. Air Force finding the solution to some of those problems requires the input and ideas of countless Airmen. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nathaniel Flack, Department of Electrical and computer engineering student at the Air Force Institute of Technology, lays down a Battlespace Next card at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Nov. 18, 2019. Flack created the game to improve training within the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Dowe)

Airman’s innovation sparks excitement for Raptors
November 18, 2019 — As the Air Force faces continued fiscal constraints the need for Airmen to be innovative in identifying and solving mission shortfalls keeps growing... MORE

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel Caban, 1st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, stands in front of an F-22 Raptor at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Oct. 23, 2019.

7th Trans Brigade prepares for Operation Deep Freeze
November 14, 2019 — U.S. Army Soldiers from various units of the 7th Transportation Brigade will be loading cargo and equipment onto rail cars from Nov. 12-15, 2019 to ship to Antarctica in support of Operation Deep Freeze... MORE

U.S. Army Soldiers from various units of the 7th Transportation Brigade will be loading cargo and equipment onto rail cars from Nov. 12-15, 2019 to ship to Antarctica in support of Operation Deep Freeze.

Fit to fight: one fighter wing at a time
November 14, 2019 — As aviators know proper maintenance of aircraft is key to providing combat capabilities. Just as aircraft need to be maintained and ready to fly, optimizing the human weapon system is also critical. Pilots themselves must be healthy and ready to fight tonight. To ensure pilots are ready at a moment’s notice, the 1st Fighter Wing has embedded U.S. Air Force Capt. Michelle Jilek, a physical therapist with the 633rd Medical Operations Squadron to help increase mission effectiveness. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Capt. Michelle Jilek, is a physical therapist assigned to the 633rd Medical Operations Squadron, but has been embedded part time with the 1st Fighter Wing to help increase mission effectiveness.

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