Feb. 9, 2017

JBLE hosts Mardi Gras celebration

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Colorful decorations are set on display during the Mardi Gras event hosted at the Fort Eustis Club at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Feb, 3, 2017. Traditional Mardi Gras colors include purple, green and gold which signify justice, faith and power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)

Jan. 11, 2017

Military veterinarians keep furry friends healthy

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — A veterinarian checks Finnick’s, a six-month-old English Springer Spaniel, lungs during a routine check-up at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Jan. 5, 2017. Pet owners, who are permanently changing duty stations, can check out their pets’ records from installation pet clinics and request health certificates required for permanent change of station

Jan. 11, 2017

Airman finds hope on the court

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 633rd Communication Squadron at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, represented the base as a member of the All Air Force team during a tournament at the Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, this past November. “Wearing the jersey with Air Force across the front of it gave me a sense of meaning,” said Wilson. “I always wanted to represent our country while playing the game that I love.”

Oct. 21, 2016

AF global response force training tests readiness

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The 633rd Medical Group’s Expeditionary Medical Support tested their rapid support capabilities with a medical global response force training mission Oct. 17 through21 at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia’s, Raptor Town, which is a small deployment compound nestled behind the flightline.

Aug. 24, 2016

Langley Wingwomen highlight Women’s Equality Day

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. — Women in America earned the right to vote 96 years ago and since then have continued fighting to improve their rights. August 26 is recognized as Women’s Equality Day, an observance of the progression of women’s equality from the passing of the 19th amendment during the women’s suffrage movement to today’s accomplishments, such as the first female presidential candidate. “Women are still in a battle to prove our worth,” said Peggy “PJ” Jones, Women’s Equality Day Observance participant. “Our freedom as women, came with a price, and recognizing women’s equality keeps us from forgetting where we came from.”

Aug. 24, 2016

Community Commons hosts cooking class

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS VA. — Sonnica Jones answers questions from students during a cooking class at the Community Commons at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Aug. 16, 2016. During the class, Jones provided information regarding recipes and cooking techniques to Airmen who live in the dorms as well as those who live in the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt.