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Oct. 20, 2020

633rd MDG pilots new COVID surveillance testing procedure

Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, healthcare professionals have had to find ways to maintain access to medical care and adopt emerging technologies quickly. The 633rd Medical Group at Joint Base Langley-Eustis has led the way for the Air Force, piloting a variety of new lab tests that are helping the military keep its total force safe and prepare for the flu season. The latest of these pilots is known as Sentinel Surveillance testing, and it provides bases the capability to identify undiagnosed prevalence of COVID-19 in asymptomatic base populations.

Oct. 8, 2020

Langley Youth Programs assist children in the virtual learning domain

Navigating the murky waters of the virtual learning environment, while being a full-time working parent, is a challenge many active-duty military members are facing due to the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic. The Langley Youth Program seeks to mitigate obstacles for service members by adapting its services to accommodate parents whose children are enrolled in an online school curriculum.

July 19, 2020

SECAF visits JBLE

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett learned firsthand how Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, stays mission-ready through the capabilities of Airmen and assets at JBLE.

June 25, 2020

Bringing Airmen together during social distancing

With restrictions and social distancing measures in place, it can be difficult to stay connected with others. The Dorm Management team took this challenge on at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, by hosting The Tunnell Hall Farmer’s Walk Kettle Bell Challenge, June 19, 2020.

June 12, 2020

Airmen use innovation to help during COVID-19

Two U.S. Air Force 1st Fighter Wing Airmen use the 1st FW innovation lab to help wing personnel continue the mission during the COVID-19 pandemic. The lab provides resources to research and create masks that could then be distributed to personnel to help fight the spread of the virus.

June 5, 2020

JBLE conducts mass coronavirus testing

Joint Base Langley-Eustis is conducting mass rapid oral fluid COVID-19 testing of roughly 2% of its population—approximately 7,800 joint, active duty personnel—over a three-day period, June 3 through 5.

May 4, 2020

Medical professionals join forces at the pharmacy

Normal operations on Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, have taken a back seat while service members and the community adjust to combat the spread of COVID-19.

May 1, 2020

Evening Story Time for JBLE families

The Fort Eustis Deputy Garrison Chaplain Office volunteers from the chapel’s Protestant and Catholic congregation read bible-based bedtime stories live on the Regimental Memorial Chapel Facebook page during its first virtual Evening Story Time, April 28, 2020.

April 29, 2020

Teamwork during COVID-19: McDonald Army Health Center provides support to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

Twenty-seven medical personnel assigned to McDonald Army Health Center at Fort Eustis are poised to provide medical support to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth during the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 26, 2020

Chaplains alter methods to remain connected

The 1st Fighter Wing Chaplain Office provided lunch for 1FW members at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, April 22, 2020.