Oct. 21, 2019

Steps to redemption: A Soldier’s ambition to cross the finish line

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Racing through Washington D.C. on an unusually hot and humid autumn day, he spots mile-marker seven. Only three miles left to the finish line. He’s on his own amongst a horde of sweaty runners moving shoulder-to-shoulder, each trying to edge out the person next to them. He’s stranded, shuffling under a blanket of body heat as they charge down the course. In an instant, he’s down.

Sept. 25, 2019

BHOP: the one-stop shop

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — There’s a worldwide epidemic haunting our U.S. Air Force Airmen, causing significant grief and hardship.

Feb. 13, 2019

1st FW soars past sortie goal

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The 1st Fighter Wing recently exceeded the minimum number of sorties set for the month of January by launching more than 250 sorties in three days at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia.

May 15, 2018

F-22 Demo Team brings show home to Hampton Roads

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — “Seeing them fly at Langley every day never gets old,” said U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeff Baskin, Air Combat Command F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team dedicated crew chief. “I am excited for our neighbors to see the F-22 show, and hope it makes them proud.”

Oct. 4, 2017

One team, one fight: Army Ten-Miler team brings services together

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — For more than thirty years, U.S. Army Soldiers have trained year-round to compete in the Army Ten-Miler in Washington, D.C, working to promote Army and fitness goals, while enhancing community relations and teambuilding skills. A team of Soldiers and U.S. Air Force Airmen from Joint Base Langley-Eustis were sponsored by the 633rd Force Support Squadron to run in the race’s mixed-team division, Oct. 8, 2017

May 3, 2017

Weapons load competition honors fallen Airmen

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va — The 1st Maintenance Group hosted a Weapons Load Crew of the Quarter competition between the 27th and 94th Aircraft Maintenance Units, April 28, 2017. On this occasion, the quarterly competition, which gives Airmen from each AMU the opportunity to showcase their proficiency in loading aircraft munitions, held a deeper meaning as the weapons teams paid tribute to recently fallen Airmen: Senior Airmen Sara Toy and Austin Terrell, and Staff Sgt. Alexandria Morrow.

April 19, 2017

Wounded warriors prove ‘life without limbs is limitless’

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The Newport News police and fire departments competed against the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team in a seven-inning game, April 15, 2017, to raise awareness for the sacrifices and resiliency of the nation’s veterans. The WWAST is comprised of veterans and active-duty members who lost limbs while serving in the military since 9/11. The members’ amputations range from above the knee to below the elbow, and they hope to educate others that “life without limbs is limitless.”

Jan. 11, 2017

Airman finds hope on the court

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 633rd Communication Squadron at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, represented the base as a member of the All Air Force team during a tournament at the Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, this past November. “Wearing the jersey with Air Force across the front of it gave me a sense of meaning,” said Wilson. “I always wanted to represent our country while playing the game that I love.”

Aug. 23, 2016

Langley All-Stars win JBLE Commander’s Cup

FORT EUSTIS, Va. — Langley All-Stars team members celebrate a homerun during the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Commander’s Cup Softball Championship at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 17, 2016. The Commander’s Cup competition aims to promote physical fitness, morale and esprit de corps through athletic competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nastasha Stannard)