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Contracting from home
April 16, 2020 — Many uniformed personnel and Department of Defense civilians are mandated to stay home to help combat the continuing spread of COVID-19; but with that being said, the mission must still go on. For U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Megan Rowlett, 633rd Contracting Squadron contract specialist, her mission didn’t stop when she needed to sign her first ever contract as a warranted contracting officer from her own kitchen. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Megan Rowlett, 633rd Contracting Squadron contract specialist, signs her first contract as a warranted contracting officer for the purchase COVID-19 testing modules from her home in Hampton, Virginia, March 30, 2020.

Raptor bird bath: contract gives time back to the mission
March 5, 2020 — The 1st Fighter Wing is responsible for one-third of the U.S. Air Force’s F-22 Raptors and the Airmen of the 1st Maintenance Group are responsible for maintaining them. However, in order to keep the aircraft mission ready, they must be washed regularly, taking time away from maintainers’ primary duties. ... MORE

Lanese Holiday, Shiloh Services Incorporated aircraft wash contractor with the 1st Maintenance Group, washes a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Dec 12, 2019.

Innovating in virtual reality
February 18, 2020 — U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 547th Intelligence Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, visited Joint Base Langley-Eustis Feb. 12, 2020, to showcase their virtual reality system. The 547th IS uses the VR system primarily for training aircrew and intelligence personnel through software that provides equipment familiarization, aircraft recognition and an overview of Red Flag exercise operations. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 547th Intelligence Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, showcase a virtual reality system at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Feb. 12, 2020.

JBLE chaplains celebrate acceptance and unity
February 13, 2020 — The Fort Eustis Deputy Garrison Chaplain Office hosted the annual National Prayer Breakfast for service members and community leaders to celebrate religious freedom through prayer and discussion at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Feb. 11, 2020... MORE

A U.S. Army Soldier prays during the National Prayer Breakfast event at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Feb. 11, 2020.

COMACC tours 1st Fighter Wing and 633rd Air Base Wing
February 10, 2020 — U.S. Air Force Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, presents a coin to Staff Sgt. Thomas Watt, 27th Fighter Squadron avionics systems craftsman, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Feb. 6, 2020. Over the course of two days, Holmes toured the 1st FW and the 633rd Air Base Wing in order to familiarize himself with their missions and... MORE

U.S. Air Force Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, presents a coin to Staff Sgt. Thomas Watt, 27th Fighter Squadron avionics systems craftsman, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Feb. 6, 2020.

Stand down, stand up: 1 FW starts Ready Airmen Program
December 29, 2019 — The 1st Fighter Wing at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, leads the way in combat capability and lethality in current operations worldwide, and serves as America's premier air dominance wing, led by next generation Airmen, integrated with its mission partners, and ready to fly, fight, and win...anytime, anyplace. In order to operate at this capacity, the Ready Aircrew Program establishes the minimum number of live training events and simulator missions that aircrews must complete during the annual training cycle to maintain readiness. But that does not prepare against all enemies. ... MORE

TRADOC rocks the holidays
December 18, 2019 — The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band performs during their holiday concert at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Dec. 12, 2019. The band performed traditional holiday songs with a Rock or modern twist. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tristan Biese) MORE

The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band performs during their holiday concert at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Dec. 12, 2019.

Bakin’ Airmen’s holidays better
December 18, 2019 — Kristi Ross, wife of Col. Clinton Ross, 633rd Air Base Wing commander, prepares a cookie bag for Airmen at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Dec. 12, 2019. The cookies were donated by families, schools and other organizations around JBLE as a way to spread holiday cheer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tristan Biese) MORE

Kristi Ross, wife of Col. Clinton Ross, 633rd Air Base Wing commander, prepares a cookie bag for Airmen at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Dec. 12, 2019.

Groceries for the holidays; taking care of JBLE families
December 16, 2019 — Newport News Public Schools partnered with the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank and the Food Lion Feeds organization to host a holiday food distribution at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Dec. 11, 2019... MORE

Andrew Council, Virginia Peninsula Foodbank product manager, and U.S. Army Pfc. Daniel Smith, 331st Transportation Company, 11th Battalion, 7th Transportation Brigade allied trade specialist, put groceries in a cart during a holiday food distribution at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Dec. 11, 2019.

Navigate this holiday season safely
December 11, 2019 — As the holidays roll around, people become busy decorating, shopping or traveling and with the increased amount of activities, proper safety practices may be some of the last things on their minds. To encourage Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, personnel to recognize possible safety hazards that may affect them, the 633rd Air Base Wing Safety office has the following tips to keep their families safe and accountable this holiday season. ... MORE

To encourage Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, personnel to recognize possible safety hazards that may affect them, the 633rd Air Base Wing Safety office has the following tips to keep their families safe and accountable this holiday season.

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