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Airmen inspired to see beyond the stars with NASA visit
October 15, 2019 — The NASA Langley Research Center has been a staple of the Hampton Roads, Virginia community for over 100 years and has directly impacted the daily lives of not just Americans but of the world with their research and development of new technology. Still, hidden in the forest terrain behind the protection of the Langley Air Force Base fence line, it’s hard to imagine what happens behind the scenes. Separated only by a small unmanned gate, visitors from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, and representatives from local government offices recently ventured next door to get a firsthand look for themselves. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Clinton Ross, 633rd Air Base Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Gregory Peterson, 633rd Air Base Wing command chief, talk to personnel at the Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, Oct. 9, 2019. Ross and Peterson, along with others, received a tour of the facilities at the LaRC which served as an indoctrination to NASA’s mission in the Hampton, Virginia community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Dowe)

Marvelous JBLE Ball
September 25, 2019 — U.S. Air Force Airmen and their guests attended the "Marvelous" Joint Base Langley-Eustis Air Force Ball, Sept. 21, 2019 in Hampton, Virginia, to celebrate the Air Force's 72nd birthday Sept. 18. Dr. Harry Quinten, a Tuskegee Airman, and Airman Nicholas Vanwinkle, the newest Airman in attendance, cut the birthday cake. General Mike Holmes, the commander of Air Combat Command, also gave a speech that compared the traits of Marvel characters to those of Airmen and the Air Force to go with the Marvel themed festivities... MORE

Dr. Harry Quinten, a Tuskegee Airman, and one of the Air Force’s newest Airmen, Nicholas Vanwinkle, cut the birthday cake at the Marvelous 2019 Joint Base Langley-Eustis Air Force Ball at the Hampton Roads Convention Center in Hampton, Virginia, September 21, 2019. The pair were the longest enlisted and the newest enlisted in attendance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Dowe)

Get your game on: Airman uses skills to bring connectedness
September 23, 2019 — As our reliance on technology grows and connectedness declines, Airmen are finding new ways to merge the two. “Many people use video games as a way to get away from other people,” explained U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sebastian Godsey, 633rd Medical Group family health clinic aerospace medical technician. So Godsey started a club where people can get together, make friends and compete with others who also enjoy playing video games. ... MORE

People play Yu-Gi-Oh cards at a gaming club tournament at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virgin ia, September 18, 2019. The tournaments provide U.S. Air Force Airmen, Soldiers, civilians and their families the opportunity to play games with other game enthusiasts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Dowe)

NBC chamber: training the future trainers
September 11, 2019 — Developing familiarity with the protective gear and training procedures enables the Airmen to be confident instructors to properly train service members on how to be prepared for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear agents they may face in a deployed environment... MORE

Hurricane Dorian Evacuation Order:
September 4, 2019 — Hurricane Dorian Evacuation Order Update: As we continue to monitor Hurricane Dorian, our weather experts at JBLE are now anticipating a storm surge of 7 feet on Friday at 2 p.m. Col. Clinton Ross, 633rd Air Base Wing commander, has amended the evacuation order to include all dorm residents on Langley Air Force Base, effectively immediately. With this new change all dorm residents, Lighter-Than-Air housing, Heavier-Than-Air housing and all lodging facilities are required to evacuate to their safe haven location by 5 p.m. Sept. 5. The Safe Haven location shall not exceed 750 miles and should be located outside of the designated evacuation area, in a “safe” location. Per Diem entitlements that are paid to each evacuee are as follows; transportation and per diem en-route, Lodging and meals/incidental expenses at safe haven location. Lodging is paid for commercial quarters and must be documented by receipt and are mandatory for reimbursement. Please see the evacuation orders from your commands to get more of the per diem entitlements details. ... MORE

9th AF commander visits JBLE
August 28, 2019 — U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Chad Franks, Ninth Air Force commander, visited Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia to tour various units around Langley to view operations first-hand, August 26-28, 2019... MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Chad Franks, Ninth Air Force commander, coins Master Sgt. Christopher Moore, 733rd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels information center section chief, during a visit at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, August 26, 2019.

What is the IG?
August 7, 2019 — For some, the Inspector General is just a term they have heard and many don’t understand the importance of the office or how to access them... MORE

Jim LaBarre, 633rd Air Base Wing Inspector General director and Jennifer Ellis, 633rd ABW IG inspector, pose for a photo at the 633rd ABW IG office at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA, Aug. 5, 2019. LaBarre and Ellis talked about the importance of knowing how the IG can help U.S. Army Soldiers and Air Force Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Dowe)

Back to basics: student preparedness
August 6, 2019 — JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. – With one flip, the calendar now reads August, signaling the back to school season is quickly approaching... MORE

School starts Sept. 3, 2019 for the Hampton Roads area. This infographic explains some of the programs that parents can use to help their children prepare for school. (U.S. Air Force Infographic by Airman 1st Class Sarah Dowe)

FSS trains for the worst
July 31, 2019 — The 633rd Force Support Squadron conducted search and recovery training with a team of 14 U.S. Air Force Airmen at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, July 23, 2019... MORE

633rd FSS search and recovery training team

2019 Hurricane season readiness
July 24, 2019 — Hurricane season began June 1, and continues through November 30. The peak risk of hurricanes in the Hampton Roads area occurs late August through late October... MORE

Hurricane Preparedness for Hampton Roads

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