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.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.

July 2, 2019

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — 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.

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.

June 26, 2019

A visible war on invisible wounds

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — 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.

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.

June 20, 2019

633rd ABW welcomes new commander

633rd Air Base Wing Public Affairs — 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.

June 18, 2019

Soldiers, Airmen participate in Joint Task Force training operations

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — 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.

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.

June 12, 2019

Awareness is the first step

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — 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.

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.

June 12, 2019

A healing touch: veteran provides massage therapy to PTSD patients

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — 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.

An F-22 Maintainer marshals U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul “Loco” Lopez, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team pilot, before takeoff at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 6, 2019.

June 6, 2019

Heritage Flight honors last D-Day celebration

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight team conducted a flyover in honor of the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the last celebration at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia, June 6, 2019. The four-ship formation included U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul “Loco” Lopez, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team pilot, Maj. Garret “Toro” Schmitz, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team pilot, Capt. Andrew “Dojo” Olson, F-35 Lightning II Demonstration Team pilot, and Mr. Andrew McKenna, Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation P-51 Mustang pilot.

With June also kicking off National Safety Month, it is important for individuals to understand the increased risks that come with the change in weather.

June 5, 2019

JBLE kicks off Summer Safety Campaign

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va — As the summer months begin and individuals start to enjoy the warm weather, the U.S. Air Force designated Memorial Day to Labor Day as the Air Force Summer Safety campaign. With June also kicking off National Safety Month, it is important for individuals to understand the increased risks that come with the change in weather.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Mary F. O’Brien, Twenty-Fifth Air Force commander, passes the guidon to Col. Melissa A. Stone during the 363d Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, May 30, 2019. The 363d ISRW conducts lethal, resilient and ready operations across four key mission areas: analysis of air, space and cyber operations; full-spectrum targeting; special operations ISR; and ISR testing, tactics development and advanced training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nin Leclerec)

May 30, 2019

Stone assumes command of 363d ISR Wing

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The 363d Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing conducted an assumption of command ceremony here, May 30.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Petrone, 83rd Network Operations Squadron plans and programs manager, and Senior Airman Jordan Ryan, 633rd Security Forces Squadron unit scheduler, earn their Ranger Tab from the United States Army Ranger School at Fort Benning, Georgia, Jan. 25, 2019.

May 22, 2019

Wingman, Leader, Warrior and Ranger

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — When U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Petrone and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jordan Ryan were sent home from the Ranger Assessment Course in July 2017 they were both frustrated, yet determined to prove they were meant to be United States Army Rangers.