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Dedicated to the Raptor
July 31, 2019 — The 106 degree Fahrenheit heat beats down on the Nellis Air Force Base flightline where crew chiefs work tirelessly to complete the mission of Red Flag 19-3. Out of the more than 20 units from across the U.S. Armed Forces and Australian Air Force that attended the exercise, the crew chiefs from the 94th Aircraft Maintenance Unit worked to ensure that eight of the 1st Fighter Wing’s F-22 Raptors were prepared to complete their mission. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lenny Buscemi is a dedicated crew chief with the 94th Aircraft Maintenance Unit.

Giving F-22 Raptor its senses
July 24, 2019 — Utilizing human instict with ever-evolving avionics technology, the F-22 Raptor, performs both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions allowing full realization of operational concepts vital to the 21st century fight. With the combination of sensor capability, integrated avionics, and advanced situational awareness technology, the F-22 Raptor airframe allows the pilot to track, identify, shoot and neutralize threats before being detected... MORE

U.S. Air Force integrated avionics specialists from the 94th Aircraft Maintenance Unit perform maintenance on an F-22 Raptor at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 22, 2019.

JBLE’s Fuels Management Flight earns American Petroleum Institute Award
July 17, 2019 — The 733d Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Management Flight was presented the American Petroleum Institute Award at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, July 10, 2019... MORE

1st FW takes charge at Red Flag
July 15, 2019 — The 1st Fighter Wing F-22 Raptors, air crew and support personnel from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, arrived at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 10 in support of Red Flag 19-3. Red Flag is an air combat training exercise that begins July 15, 2019 and will conclude Aug. 2, 2019. The exercise is designed to train units on realistic combat-like situations with U.S. and allied forces in a controlled environment. ... MORE

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor from the 1st Fighter Wing lands at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, in support of Red Flag 19-3 July 11, 2019.

Air, land, sea: ROBD hypoxia training
July 2, 2019 — When flying an aircraft, situational awareness is key for a pilot to have. However, breathing is also important for a pilot. To help pilots learn how their body is feeling and reacting to the lower amounts of oxygen at higher altitudes, the 1st Operations Group Aerospace and Operational Physiology team uses the Reduced Oxygen Breathing Device, which is designed to induce hypoxia symptoms. ... MORE

.S. Air Force Cap. “Champ”, 94th Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptor pilot, trains on the Reduced Oxygen Breathing Device at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 13, 2019.

A visible war on invisible wounds
June 26, 2019 — As the Airman speaks, the tears well up in her eyes until the weight brings them rolling down her cheeks. She can’t hold her tears back, but she won’t keep quiet; every tear is a memory and every word a liberating breath. Every sob is met with a comforting hand on the shoulder and a ‘we are with you, let it out,’ as the group surrounding her knows those feelings all too well... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Patrick Sims, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response volunteer victim advocate, practices for a wheelchair race at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 28, 2018.

633rd ABW welcomes new commander
June 20, 2019 — U.S. service members, Department of Defense civilian employees and local community leaders surrounding Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, welcomed the new 633rd Air Base Wing commander during a change of command ceremony June 20, 2019. Before assuming command, U.S. Air Force Col. Clinton Ross served as the Air Combat Command Director of Manpower, Personnel & Services. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Chad Franks, left, Ninth Air Force commander, relinquishes the guidon for the 633rd Air Base Wing to the incoming commander, Col. Clinton Ross, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 20, 2019.

Soldiers, Airmen participate in Joint Task Force training operations
June 18, 2019 — Members from 689th Rapid Port Opening Element, 832nd Transportation Battalion, 597th Transportation Brigade and the 921st Contingency Response Squadron from Travis Air Force Base, California, participated in a training operation to prepare for Exercise Turbo Distribution. The exercise requires members of both the U.S. Air Force and Army to work together to move cargo swiftly while tracking its location accurately... MORE

Awareness is the first step
June 12, 2019 — June is National Men’s Health Month and in conjunction with Men’s Health Week from June 10-16, it is important for the men of Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, to be aware of the possible health problems they may face. National Men’s Health Month and week are meant to bring awareness to the preventable health problems found in men and boys and how they can affect U.S. Air Force Airmen, U.S. Army Soldiers, Department of Defense civilians, retirees and their families. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. James Miller, 633rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron independent duty medical technician, checks the blood pressure of Senior Airman Jano Galinada, 633rd AMS health services management technician, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 10, 2019.

A healing touch: veteran provides massage therapy to PTSD patients
June 12, 2019 — Tucked away at the Shellbank Fitness Center is a soothing room filled with potted plants, soft lighting and a trickling waterfall, designed to create a relaxing atmosphere... MORE

Retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Eduardo Duran Jr., a licensed massage therapist, helps services members work through their stressors by connecting their minds back to their bodies through massage at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia.

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