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Gen. James M. Holmes, commander, Air Combat Command, speaks during ACC’s Change of Command ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., March 10, 2017. Holmes assumed command from Gen. Herbert “Hawk” Carlisle, who retired after 39 years of service to the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson)

March 10, 2017

Gen. James Holmes takes command of ACC

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Service members of Air Combat Command welcomed its new commander during a change of command ceremony, Mar. 10.

Fort Eustis community members gathered in celebration of National African American History Month at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Feb. 28, 2017. In alignment with the national theme ‘The Crisis in Black Education’, the goal of the event was to provide insight on factors that may impact African American students’ academic success. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Mahalia Frost)

March 3, 2017

African American History Month: Crisis in Black Education

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — In 1926, Carter G. Woodson, a noted African American historian and author, selected February as the official month to honor the contributions African Americans made to American history, and made a week-long celebration known as, Negro History Week. As a way to honor their contribution, Fort Eustis hosted a National African American History Month commemoration at Fort Eustis, Virginia, Feb. 28, 2017.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyler Wineman, 1st Operation Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, stows parachute lines on a T-38 Talon drogue parachute at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Feb. 27, 2017. The AFE parachute shop inspects parachutes regularly to ensure its proper deployment in case of an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard)

March 1, 2017

AFE: One stitch between life, death

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. -- — “When someone’s life is in your hands, you have to be cognizant that their life depends on you...You only get one chance.” said U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyler Wineman, 1st Operation Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, eluding to what could happen to a pilot if technicians, like him, did not do their job correctly.

December 30, 2016 marks the 100 year anniversary of Langley Air Force Base, Va. On December 30, 1916, the U.S. Government received a deed to the land that became Langley Field and is now Joint Base Langley-Eustis. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)

Dec. 14, 2016

JBLE celebrates 100 years of Langley

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS — December 30, 2016 marks the 100 year anniversary of Langley Air Force Base, Va. On December 30, 1916, the U.S. Government received a deed to the land that became Langley Field and is now Joint Base Langley-Eustis. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)

Santa Claus invites service members and their families to take photos with him after the Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 8, 2016. This year marked the 49th annual tree lighting ceremony at Langley. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)

Dec. 13, 2016

Langley lights the night with holiday cheer

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Santa Claus invites service members and their families to take photos with him after the Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 8, 2016. This year marked the 49th annual tree lighting ceremony at Langley. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brandon O’Toole, 633rd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, searches for explosive training aids with Oopey, a 633rd SFS MWD, during training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 29, 2016. The MWD’s are trained in different environments, such as dorm rooms, roadways and open areas to help prepare the team for a possible wartime mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)

Nov. 30, 2016

K-9s hone explosive sense of smell

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brandon O’Toole, 633rd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, searches for explosive training aids with Oopey, a 633rd SFS MWD, during training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 29, 2016. The MWD’s are trained in different environments, such as dorm rooms, roadways and open areas to help prepare

“Well I’m going to be with family and friends and the big thing is to thank god for everything he has provided for me, my family and the nation,” said U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Janio Anderson, 97th Transportation Company watercraft operator. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert)

Nov. 21, 2016

Man on the street: ‘tis the season

JOINT BASE LANGELY-EUSTIS, Va. — With the holidays approaching, the 633rd Air Base Wing Public Affairs office asked members of Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia a few questions regarding the holiday season. What are you thankful for? “You get to be older like I am, you’re thankful for your health. Pretty much, as long as you got enough money to pay the rent and good health, that’s everything,” said U.S. Air Force retired Senior Master Sgt. Bill Fitzgerald.

Bee Warner, Langley Education Center education technician, helps U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Troy Segreaves, 27th Intelligence Squadron fusion training developer, find a program to help him achieve his educational goal at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 9, 2016. The Langley Education Center provides tuition assistance, professional guidance counseling and manages testing programs for professional military education such as, career development courses and language testing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)

Nov. 9, 2016

First step toward educational goals

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS — When it comes to transitioning from military to civilian life or improving one’s current career, there are steps that can be made that many don’t know about. The two education centers at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia have the resources to point individuals in the right direction.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Cale, U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band, Blue Aces NCO in charge, plays guitar while Bobby Wheeler a veteran in the music therapy program plays the fiddle, at Salem Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Salem, Va., Sept. 27, 2016. Wheeler, played instruments most of his life, which made the music therapy program extremely beneficial to him. He had the opportunity to play both the fiddle and the guitar, during an interactive performance with the Blue Aces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle)

Oct. 11, 2016

Blue Aces, Salem veterans make therapeutic music

SALEM Va. — For the first time a section of the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band participated in a collaborative music therapy program with veterans at the Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center, here. After nearly a year of planning, the Blue Aces packed up their vans to make the trip to the Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center, to see all of the hard work come into play and begin collaborating with patients at the center.

A crew completes the Tri-Services Regatta on the Chesapeake Bay, Va., Sept. 11, 2016. The boating teams used this event as a friendly competition but also honor the 15th anniversary of 9/11. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)

Sept. 13, 2016

U.S. Armed Forces sail to remember 9/11

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS — A crew completes the Tri-Services Regatta on the Chesapeake Bay, Va., Sept. 11, 2016. The boating teams used this event as a friendly competition but also honor the 15th anniversary of 9/11. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)