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The true story tellers of military history
March 7, 2017 — “Those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it,” said George Santayana, philosopher. Historical events in the military such as World War I, World War II, the Cold War, Operation Desert Storm and many others hold remarkable stories within their past. Many of which would go untold without historians who worked day and night to capture every detail. ... MORE

Bill Butler, Air Combat Command deputy command historian, makes edits to the annual history report at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Jan. 24, 2017. As the ACC historians, Butler also assists units by keeping records of past logos and emblems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)

It only takes one person to make a difference
March 1, 2017 — Suicide is not a topic that is easily discussed in everyday conversation. Meaning, loved ones often have no clue that their family member or friend is contemplating or struggling with the idea of suicide. However there are signs and risk factors, early on, which can be recognized to better help an individual who may be having suicidal thoughts... MORE

September is Suicide Awareness Month. Suicide is the most preventable form of death. Prevention and intervention of this final act are everyone?s responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Airman 1st Class Corey Hook)

Born Under Fire: Soldiers, Airmen learn to maintain air assault weapons
March 1, 2017 — Along a half-mile radius at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, large warehouses filled with 300 different training simulators and approximately 3,000 computer stations provide a real-life training experience for U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force helicopter maintenance students. In those warehouses, instructors and course developers assigned to the 128th Aviation Brigade transform approximately 6,000 aviation maintenance, logistics and leadership students into technically qualified aviation maintainers and logisticians as tactically proficient aviation maintenance leaders every year. The 128th Avn. Bde. earned its name, ‘Born Under Fire,’ when it was temporarily formed during Operation Just Cause in Panama in 1989. The brigade served there until its deactivation in 1995, and was then reactivated in 2012. ... MORE

U.S. Army students assigned to the 128th Aviation Brigade listen to a structural repair lesson at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Feb. 24, 2017. The 128th Ave. Bde. is responsible for training students on aviation repair, and instilling Army values through Advanced Individual Training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

Contracting: filling manpower gaps
February 28, 2017 — From line cooks to the total demolition of a building, the 633rd Contracting Squadron at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, helps guarantee that the installation has the end strength to keep running. Before the U.S. Air Force minimized its personnel by 41 percent in 1990, Airmen executed the majority of base operations services, such as dining facilities, grounds maintenance and custodial services. As the size of the force has become smaller, members have had to continue the same missions, while their responsibilities increase in virtually every mission area. The 633rd Contracting Squadron at JBLE has offered a hand to fill those manpower gaps. ... MORE

Ricky Bass, Big Top Manufacturing Company lead technician, drives a forklift at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Jan. 12, 2017. The 633rd Contracting Squadron helps units at JBLE sponsor projects that are essential for the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

Third Port: pivotal point for Army transportation
February 28, 2017 — Crisp air whips around at the mouth of Skiffes Creek on the James River, as a small tug boat glides along the black water, easing to a halt alongside a pier. U.S. Army Soldiers jump out of the watercraft and begin throwing ropes to each other, securing the boat to the pier at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Feb. 22, 2017. This 40-acre pier complex, known as Third Port, houses U.S. Army vessels in a deep-water port, providing safe harbor for the watercraft fleet. Although mostly used for training personnel in vessel operations and cargo loading, Third Port is an operational pier for the U.S. Army to train in deployment readiness and recovery. ... MORE

A U.S. Army training group sails out of Third Port at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Feb. 22, 2017. The location of the port provides access to deep water which is optimal for vessel training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois.)

Langley 1 of 4 AFBs to test bio-based grease
February 21, 2017 — The 733rd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle management flight at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, was chosen to participate in a 12-month long experimental testing of a new bio-based grease to lessen JBLE’s impact on the environment. The 441st Vehicle Support Chain Operations Squadron and the representatives from the Defense Logistics Agency briefed the vehicle management flight about the impact of the bio-based grease on the three vehicles chosen to test the grease, Jan. 31, 2017. Members of the 441st VSCOS will also partner with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, NASA and the Kennedy Space Center to test the bio-based grease in their vehicles. ... MORE

Walter Wilson and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nicholas Imber, 733rd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintainers, use a grease gun to squeeze bio-based grease into a forklift carriage at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Jan. 31, 2017. JBLE is one of four Air Force bases that will perform a 12-month long test of the grease on its vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

MWD: Powering through new partnership
February 15, 2017 — For Howard and Rony, being selected to participate in the Police Week competition at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, when no one thought they could do it, wasn’t easy. There were 30 other teams, most of whom U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Benjamin Howard, 633rd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, assumed had more experience than him and his MWD-partner of four months, Rony. The pair from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, had challenges in the beginning of the competition, which involved detection, one of Rony’s shortcomings. Howard said he was nervous about how he and Rony were doing, but found a stride of confidence when he reflected on the milestones they had made since their initial training. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Benjamin Howard, 633rd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, rewards Rony, a 633rd SFS MWD, after finding an explosive training aid at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 29, 2016. During the training, the canine and handler search rooms to find simulated explosive threats to prepare for real-world incidences. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)

EMT, paramedics: ready for the call
February 15, 2017 — From treating minor abdominal pain to saving lives during emergencies, the 633rd Medical Group Emergency Medical Services personnel are here to assist patients who need to be seen by a doctor at the Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia emergency room. The 633rd MDG Emergency Medical Services section is comprised of two of the key elements; emergency room operations and ambulance services. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Terrance Thomas, 633rd Medical Group emergency technician, finishes an ambulance equipment check at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Jan 13, 2017. While at an emergency scene, the ambulance services work side-by-side with the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron fire department and the 633rd Security Forces Squadron personnel who would also respond to the 911 call. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)

POL: we fuel the fight
February 8, 2017 — From refueling jets and firetrucks to testing fuel samples and maintaining liquid oxygen, the 733rd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels management flight does it all at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. The fuels management flight, also known as POL for petroleum, oils and lubricants, provides fuel support to the Air Combat Command, Fort Eustis’ Training Doctrine, six battalions, five wings and 30 organizations across JBLE. About 70 POL Airmen supply more than 9.5 million gallons of fuel approximately 60 aircraft, all government operated vehicles, generators and GOV refueling stations around base. “We are a family here at POL and we ensure that we treat the base like that too,” said U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Kevin Mendelsohn, 733rd LRS fuels management flight commander. “We give outstanding support and make sure the service we provide and the fuel they receive is of extremely high standards.” ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jakob Miner, 1st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, signals an F-22 Raptor to stop at a hydrogen pit for a hot pit refuel at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Jan. 6, 2017. Hydrogen pits are connected to underground pipes that allow fuel to flow from nearby storage tanks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

Making the cut: MCAHC surgical team
February 7, 2017 — From repairing torn rotator cuffs and laparoscopic procedures to tonsillectomies and laser refraction surgeries, McDonald Army Health Center Surgical Services at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, work to heal patients on a daily basis... MORE

U.S. Army Private 1st Class Robert Garza, McDonald Army Health Center operating room technician, assists Harry Warren, MCAHC orthopedic surgeon, during a procedure at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Jan. 31, 2017. During procedures, surgeons are assisted by nurses and technicians from the same day surgery section as well as their specialty clinic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)

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