July 31, 2023

AF Chief Scientist engages with the 1st FW

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Dr. Victoria Coleman, chief scientist of the Air Force, tours the 1st Fighter Wing at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, July 27, 2023. Coleman spoke with 1st FW’s senior leaders and had the opportunity to discuss some of the operational challenges JBLE faces, with the intention to accelerate relevant solutions for warfighters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mikaela Smith)

July 11, 2023

1st MXS metal techs on deck to problem solve

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Steven Lynch, 1st Maintenance Squadron metal technician, uses a mill to retrieve a broken screw in a LAU-142 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, July 6, 2023. The LAU-142 is a piece of machinery within the F-22 Raptor that extends and retracts AIM-120 missiles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mikaela Smith)

Feb. 4, 2023

F-22 Safely Shoots Down Chinese Spy Balloon Off South Carolina Coast

A U.S. Air Force fighter safely shot down a Chinese high-altitude surveillance balloon, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said in a written statement. 

Jan. 23, 2023

1st Fighter Wing Load Crew of the Year Competition

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The 1st Maintenance Group hosted the 2022 Weapons Loading Competition of the Year at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 13, 2023. The competition tests Airmen’s ability to rapidly and efficiently load munitions onto an aircraft before takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Bithell)

Jan. 18, 2023

Demonstrating Air Power around the clock

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — U.S. Air Force Capt. Samuel “RaZZ” Larson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander and pilot, practices different maneuvers while training for the upcoming 2023 airshow season, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 6, 2023. In addition to showcasing elite skills, airshows are put on in hopes to excite and engage the local community.

Dec. 30, 2022

JBLE Airman killed in motorcycle crash

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — An active-duty Airman assigned to the 1st Munitions Squadron, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, was killed during an off-base motorcycle accident in Newport News, Virginia, Dec. 28, 2022.

Dec. 14, 2022

Under Secretary of the Air Force visits JBLE

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones made her first visit to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Dec. 13, 2022, to observe the missions of four Air Combat Command wings and multiple units.

Oct. 31, 2022

1st FW CBRN Exercise: Ready, Set, Reload!

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Spotswood, right, Tech Sgt. Zachary Warners, middle, and Tech. Sgt. Ambrose Kun, all 192d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament systems craftsmen, carry a missile in preparation to load an F-22 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Oct. 11, 2022. These Airmen were a part of a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear exercise, demonstrating their capability to load, troubleshoot and repair aircraft armament systems, while under threat of simulated chemical warfare and attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mikaela Smith)

Sept. 27, 2022

SECAF visits JBLE

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visits Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Sept. 23, 2022.

Sept. 27, 2022

JBLE Pilots conquer Water Survival Training

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — U.S. Air Force Airmen pose for a group photo on the Langley Marina at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Sept. 15, 2022. Airmen participated in a Water Survival Training Course taught to maintain currency in their flight training requirements and were taught by survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialists. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mikaela Smith)