March 31, 2023

The first FTU F-22s touch down at JBLE

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The first two F-22 Raptors, part of the incoming Formal Training Unit aircraft fleet, touch down at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Mar. 29, 2023. JBLE has been working hard over the last four years to prepare for the bed down of 30 additional F-22 Raptors and the establishment of the FTU. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mikaela Smith)

Feb. 4, 2023

F-22 Safely Shoots Down Chinese Spy Balloon Off South Carolina Coast

A U.S. Air Force fighter safely shot down a Chinese high-altitude surveillance balloon, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said in a written statement. 

Jan. 18, 2023

Demonstrating Air Power around the clock

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — U.S. Air Force Capt. Samuel “RaZZ” Larson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander and pilot, practices different maneuvers while training for the upcoming 2023 airshow season, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 6, 2023. In addition to showcasing elite skills, airshows are put on in hopes to excite and engage the local community.

Dec. 16, 2021

Explore. Discover. Dream. Former 1st FW pilot has a new mission to the stars

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — On December 6, 2021, NASA announced their newest astronaut candidates. Among the ten individuals selected was previous 71st Fighter Training Squadron T-38 Talon and 27th Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptor pilot, U.S. Air Force Maj. Nichole “Vapor” Ayers.

Oct. 26, 2021

Power outage can't stifle 1st FW Ops

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — What happens when a significant event like a power outage stifles the ability of the 1st Fighter Wing to conduct daily sorties for training in support of the Air Force mission? Well, the short answer is, it doesn’t.

Oct. 21, 2021

Cooling suits help 1st FW beat the heat

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — When servicing the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, speed and precision are necessary to ensure aircraft are ready to carry out the Department of Defense mission. Extreme temperatures can cause our Airmen to overheat, which threatens maintaining a steady operations tempo.

Sept. 8, 2021

JBLE members participate in Red Flag Alaska 21-3

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Ak. — Members of the 1st Fighter Wing and 192nd Wing from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, participated in Red Flag Alaska 21-3 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, from Aug. 12 - 27, 2021.

July 9, 2021

Historic 1st Fighter Wing receives new commander

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS- Va. — Members of the 1st Fighter Wing welcomed their new commander today, July 9, 2021 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, during a change of command ceremony.

May 4, 2021

The 94th FS flies over the Washington D.C. WWI Memorial

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The 94th Fighter Squadron flew over the unveiling of the National World War I Memorial during the First Colors Ceremony in Washington D.C. April 16, 2021.

Nov. 16, 2020

1st Fighter Wing Raptors deploy to support WestPac

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — A contingent of 94th Fighter Squadron Airmen and F-22 Raptors assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to conduct missions in the Western Pacific. By working alongside allied and joint partner air forces, WestPac aims to integrate 4th and 5th generation fighters, and provide an opportunity to build experience and competence in dynamic force employment processes and concepts.