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Mitchell Trophy Air Race Returns: Honoring 1 FW Legacy and Innovation
February 21, 2025 — The Mitchell Trophy Air Race is returning this year, challenging some of the Air Force's premier air superiority squadrons in a competition that has not taken place since 1936. This historic event will test the readiness, planning, and operational skills of the entire 1st Fighter Wing, specifically measuring the resilience, adaptability, and speed of the 27th Fighter Squadron and Fighter Generation Squadron, the 71st FS and FGS, and the 94th FS and FGS. The race will include direct support from mission partners at the 127th Wing at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, which is where the race began in 1922. The 27th and 94th have participated in every iteration of the race since its inception, but this will be the first time for the 71st... MORE

The Mitchell Trophy silhouetted by light at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia.

In Mitchell Trophy Air Race return; 94th Fighter Squadron claims victory
March 11, 2025 — The Mitchell Trophy Air Race returned on March 6, 2026, with a modernization on aircraft, rules and eligibility requirements after its nearly 88-year hiatus. Lt. Col. “Devil” 94th Fighter Squadron commander, with support from the 94th Fighter Generation Squadron, took first place... MORE

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. – Col. Brandon Tellez, 1st Fighter Wing commander prepares to present the John L. Mitchell Trophy to Lt. Col. Devil 94th Fighter Squadron commander, as he celebrates after being the first competitor to complete the Mitchell Trophy Air Race at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, Mar. 7, 2025. Devil and the other competitors were required to land, park, refuel and launch their own aircraft. In addition to this the competitors were also required to run 1.6 miles to the Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Museum to sign a historical logbook. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew Coleman-Foster)

Empowering Airmen Through Financial Readiness
March 12, 2025 — Eleanor “Kendall” Calvert, a personal financial counselor, addresses Airmen during the Financial Readiness Summit at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Feb. 25, 2025. Kendall was one of several financial educators who briefed on topics such as credit and debt management. The Summit aimed to provide tools needed to build a financial and mission ready force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donnell Ramsey)... MORE

Airman grabs pamphlet from desk managed by consultant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donnell Ramsey)

From Survival to Service: A Mother’s Journey to Freedom
March 12, 2025 — This moment marked the beginning of Coreas’s escape—from seven years of abuse and homelessness to finding a home in the United States Air Force... MORE

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.

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)

Saluting 50 Years of Service
March 17, 2025 — Not many can say they’ve retired twice in their lifetime, but the 733d deputy commander can. Morrow served in the Army as a transportation officer for 28 years and then transitioned over to a civilian position and served an additional 22 years... MORE

Mr. Morrow gives a speech at his retirement ceremony.

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

Embracing the Equinox, Optimizing Readiness
March 19, 2025 — As the world transitions from the cold grasp of winter to the embrace of spring, the effects of the spring equinox resonate deeply within and upon the human psyche of one master resiliency instructor. U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Lucia MacPherson, an MRT and suicide prevention advocate has learned to recognize and comprehensively respond to these seasonal changes that can positively impact the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of service members and their families. "In order to take care of our people and to optimize our mission readiness, we have to get back to the basics of understanding human nature," MacPherson emphasizes. “This awareness is a strategic imperative that can facilitate and further improve the efficacy of practices and procedures within the U.S. military.” ... MORE

A female Airman admires a yellow flower and holds it in her hand.

Airman Perseveres Under Pressure
March 21, 2025 — U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Donnell Ramsey, 633d Air Base Wing public affairs apprentice, comments on his participation of the Norwegian Foot March at Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown, on March 7, 2025. The NFM is an endurance test to perform an 18.6-mile trek while carrying a 25-pound rucksack; participants qualifying times varied based on age and sex. After a grueling time spent running in the course, Ramsey completed the march in four hours and 23 minutes; earning himself the NFM bronze badge and certificate... MORE

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