Nov. 20, 2019

Major-General Joyce visits JBLE

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Royal Canadian Air Force Major-General Derek Joyce, Continental North American Aerospace Defense Command Region deputy commander, tours the F-22 Raptor at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Nov. 18, 2019. While touring the F-22, Joyce familiarized himself with the mission and capabilities of the aircraft as well as its weaponry. (U.S. Air Force

Nov. 18, 2019

Airman’s innovation sparks excitement for Raptors

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — As the Air Force faces continued fiscal constraints the need for Airmen to be innovative in identifying and solving mission shortfalls keeps growing.

Nov. 14, 2019

Fit to fight: one fighter wing at a time

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — As aviators know proper maintenance of aircraft is key to providing combat capabilities. Just as aircraft need to be maintained and ready to fly, optimizing the human weapon system is also critical. Pilots themselves must be healthy and ready to fight tonight. To ensure pilots are ready at a moment’s notice, the 1st Fighter Wing has embedded U.S. Air Force Capt. Michelle Jilek, a physical therapist with the 633rd Medical Operations Squadron to help increase mission effectiveness.

Nov. 5, 2019

JBLE service members pay homage to the Forsvaret

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) conducted the Norwegian Foot March event allowing more than 200 service members to earn the Norwegian Armed Forces skill badge at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Oct. 30, 2019.

Oct. 30, 2019

Guiding through stages of a career

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — From professional development training to retraining assistance, the career assistance advisors of Joint Base Langley-Eustis have a plethora of resources to help Airmen throughout their career. “Career assistance advisor is a multifaceted position and there are two roles,” said U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Brent Likes, JBLE career assistance advisor. “The first role is we help people out with some personnel programs that might be difficult for them, like retraining or base of preference applications. The [second role] is professional development, like the first term Airmen center, NCO professional enhancement seminar and the senior NCO professional enhancement seminar.”

Oct. 23, 2019

Fit to fight: train the trainer

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — A U.S. Air Force Physical Training Leader from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, grips the bars of the Battle Rig at the Air Combat Command gym at JBLE Oct. 17, 2019. The PTL’s were trained on how to use the Rig properly so they can train others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Dowe)

Oct. 21, 2019

Steps to redemption: A Soldier’s ambition to cross the finish line

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Racing through Washington D.C. on an unusually hot and humid autumn day, he spots mile-marker seven. Only three miles left to the finish line. He’s on his own amongst a horde of sweaty runners moving shoulder-to-shoulder, each trying to edge out the person next to them. He’s stranded, shuffling under a blanket of body heat as they charge down the course. In an instant, he’s down.

Oct. 16, 2019

Embodying excellence: an Airman’s service to community

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The U.S. Air Force core value of excellence in all we do explains that Airmen must strive for continual self-improvement and in doing so, propel the Air Force to achieve greater accomplishments for not only themselves, but their community as well. Senior Airman Charles Essel expresses this through the time he spends helping his community. Whether it’s volunteering at the USO, bringing meals to people through Meals on Wheels, organizing blood drives or helping at juvenile centers, Essel does his best to help people in need.

Oct. 15, 2019

Ballet Folklorico: an Airman’s culture expressed through dance

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The colorful fabric drapes over her skin. Bountiful lace and ribbon ordains the dress, a timeless style reminiscent of her roots. It sways effortlessly with a simple movement of her wrist. To enhance the traditional design, she applies bold makeup to couple the dress’ vibrancy. As she retrieves a tube of vivid red lipstick from a small makeup bag, she comes face-to-face with the mirror. Her reflection creates a feeling of connectedness to her Mexican heritage.

Oct. 2, 2019

Swimming laps around the world

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — She dives into the pool, as the cool water envelopes her body and she begins to feel weightless. She comes to the surface kicking and pulling, feeling the water begin to rush past her as she picks up speed until she’s at a full sprint… Preparation to be the fastest in the world has begun. “My mom threw me into a pool when I was a small child, and I’ve been swimming ever since,” said U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Genevieve Miller, 17th Intelligence Squadron deputy flight commander. “But I've been swimming competitively since I was five or six on a club team.”