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Vietnam Veteran inspires new warrior Airmen
September 23, 2024 — U.S. Air Force Retired Col. Charles B. DeBellevue, speaks as a part of the ongoing Warfighter Speaker series at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Sept. 19, 2024. As a graduate of the University of Southwestern Louisiana, DeBellevue was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in 1968 and flew 220 combat missions in the F-4 Phantom II, achieving six aerial victories over North Vietnamese forces. After retiring, DeBellevue contributed to various organizations, enhancing legacy aircraft reliability and supporting veteran initiatives. He currently serves on the boards of the Dale K. Graham Veterans Foundation and the Air Warrior Courage Foundation. In 2023, he was recognized as the River Rat of the Year and the Air Warrior Courage Foundation Humanitarian of the Year. The Warfighter Speaker series aims to educate, motivate, and inspire a sense of mental grit and fortitude in listeners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skylar Ellis)... MORE

Speaker stands on stage speaking with audience members sitting in theatre style chairs listening.

WWI Ace Capt. Hamilton Coolidge is reinterred in Chevières After 106 Years
September 19, 2024 — Capt. Hamilton Coolidge, a World War I flying ace from the 94th Aero Squadron and the third great-grandson of U.S. President Thomas Jefferson, was reinterred in the village of Chevières, France, on Sept. 15, 2024, where he was shot down during an aerial engagement 106 years ago. The reinterment was organized to ensure the protection of his remains, which were at risk due to erosion from the Aire River near his original burial site... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airmen pay their respects during the reinterment of Capt. Hamilton Coolidge in Chevières, France.

JBLE hurricane readiness will blow you away
September 18, 2024 — Joint Base Langley-Eustis takes hurricane readiness seriously. Being geographically separated by approximately 17 miles, Fort Eustis and Langley Air Force Base work together in a joint effort to ensure that Airmen, Soldiers and their families are safe and secure during every hurricane season... MORE

An Airman reads a weather report on a computer.

Daydreaming about Outdoor Recreation
September 13, 2024 — U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Taryn Onyon, Air Combat Command public affairs journeyman, acts as an Airman who is interested in renting a kayak from Outdoor Recreation at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Sept. 12, 2024. This public service announcement provided awareness that Outdoor Rec. is available for all base personnel to rent outdoor equipment and event supplies throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Skylar Ellis)... MORE

Experts in water maintenance and quality
September 4, 2024 — U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Colton Ash, 633d Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance apprentice, left, and Staff Sgt. Forrest Hutchins, 633d CES WFSM craftsman, work together to perform a repair on a vacuum pod at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Aug. 9, 2024. JBLE is the only installation with a vacuum system, giving Airmen stationed here a specialized skill unique to this location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skylar Ellis)... MORE

Low angle photo of an Airman collecting water at the bottom of a water tower.

U.S. Army Transportation School Ship Simulator
August 29, 2024 — U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Kyle Chasen, 5th Composite Watercraft Company marine operations non-commissioned officer in charge, and Staff Sergeant Joel Arevalos, 5th CWC boatswain, participate in a U.S. Army Transportation School ship simulator training, on Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Aug. 28, 2024. The Soldiers at the transportation school spend 40 percent of their hands on training on a simulator and 60 percent on a real port. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adisen Smith)... MORE

McDonald Army Health Center participates in field training exercise
August 28, 2024 — A U.S. Army Soldier with the McDonald Army Health Center performs tactical combat casualty care on a simulated patient during a field training exercise at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Aug. 21, 2024. The exercise taught the Soldiers how to react properly whenever there is a real-world medical emergency in the field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adisen Smith)... MORE

A U.S. Army Soldier with the McDonald Army Health Center transmits a 9-line medical evacuation request for a simulated casualty during a field training exercise at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Aug. 21, 2024. Performing a 9-lines standardize the process of requesting medical evacuations, ensuring essential information is communicated quickly to facilitate timely and effective care for the injured. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adisen Smith)

Chaplains and Resiliency
August 26, 2024 — The Air Force Chaplain Corps has been an integral part of the U.S. Air Force for decades, steadfastly providing spiritual support and religious accommodations to service members across all faiths. Their mission is deeply rooted in nurturing the spiritual well-being of Airmen, both in times of peace and conflict. Through their unwavering commitment, Chaplains ensure that Airmen and their families are equipped with the resilience and strength needed to navigate the complexities and challenges of military life... MORE

Two airmen stand back to back posed in front of doors.

Hampton has our back, and our bay
August 21, 2024 — Tyler Herrera, Hampton police, master police officer, sprays down a police boat with fresh water at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Aug. 21, 2024. Washing the boat with freshwater rinses off salt from the bay, ensuring the boat runs properly and can continue in assisting Hampton police while on patrols... MORE

Fighting Fit: Combatives Take Center Stage in ACE Exercise
August 19, 2024 — U.S. Airmen train in combatives during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Aug. 15, 2024. This training pushed Airmen to excel under pressure, fostering resilience and confidence in close-quarters engagements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith)... MORE

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