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A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor pilot, assigned to the1st Fighter Wing, checks effective operation of flight control surfaces, during night operations at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., July 11, 2017. To help increase effectiveness during night operations, the 1st FW has installed new sun shades that have solar powered lights, allowing night time maintenance and flying. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)

Jan. 3, 2018

JBLE 2017 Year in Photos

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va — This 2017 Year in Photos features Airmen and Soldiers from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and readiness to support America. This yearly feature showcases the hard work and dedication of the men and women of JBLE, shown this past year.

The 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron showcases the new Striker 3000 at the Langley Fire Department on Joint Base Langley Eustis, Va., Nov. 22, 2017. The Striker is a 39 and half foot, 3,000-gallon, high performance fire truck that brings new and improved technology to the flightline and community.

Dec. 4, 2017

JBLE Fire Department makes leap in technology

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Fire suppression on Langley Air Force Base has taken a step up in technology with the newest fire truck, which joined the 11 “big truck” vehicle fleet at the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department, during Fall 2017.

U.S. Air Force Col. Sean Tyler, 633rd Air Base Wing commander, serves Thanksgiving lunch at the Crossbow Dining Facility on Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 23, 2017.

Nov. 28, 2017

Leaders celebrate thanksgiving, serve meals to Team JBLE

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — U.S. Air Force Col. Sean Tyler, 633rd Air Base Wing commander, serves Thanksgiving lunch at the Crossbow Dining Facility on Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 23, 2017. Installation leaders served hot meals to Airmen and Soldiers who were unable to go home for the holiday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Areca T. Bell)

U.S. Air Force weapons load crew Airmen from the 94th and 27th Aircraft Maintenance Units, compete in the 3rd Quarter Weapons Load Competition at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 3, 2017. Load crews supporting the 94th and 27th Fighter Squadrons competed to be the best for the 3rd quarter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)

Nov. 7, 2017

94, 27 AMU Battle for 3rd Quarter Weapons Load Champions

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The 27th and 94th Aircraft Maintenance Units each provided a three-man team that competed for the “3rd Quarter Top Weapons Load Crew” title at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Nov. 3, 2017.

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Champ, 71st Fighter Training Squadron T-38 Talon pilot, boards an aircraft before flight at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 14, 2017.

Nov. 1, 2017

From aggressor to unmatched 5th gen aerial breacher

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Air-to-air combat is fast paced and requires the right aircraft and a well-trained pilot. The pilot needs to have a fast reaction speed and the know-how to make the right decisions at the right time, which is why the some 71st Fighter Training Squadron T-38 pilots are selected to fly the very aircraft they oppose in their training mission, the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor.

An F-22 Raptor from the 1st Fighter Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia prepares to take off at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England Oct. 12, 2017. The U.S. Air Force deployed F-22 Raptors, Airmen and associated equipment to RAF Lakenheath for a flying training deployment to conduct air training with other Europe-based U.S. aircraft and NATO allies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Eli Chevalier)

Oct. 24, 2017

F-22s complete flying training deployment

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England — F-22 Raptors from the 1st Fighter Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, completed a flying training deployment here from Oct. 8-19.While in the European theater, the F-22s forward deployed from the U.K. to Poland and Germany to maximize training opportunities, demonstrating steadfast commitment to NATO allies and deterring any actions that destabilize

An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., taxis at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 13, 2017.

Oct. 20, 2017

F-22 Raptors deploy to Europe

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — F-22 Raptor aircraft from the 1st Fighter Wing at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia have deployed to Europe for a Flight Training Deployment (FTD) to conduct air training with other U.S. Europe-based aircraft and NATO Allies.

Family of Virginia Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Jeff Greenquist, holds a welcome home sign, celebrating his return from the Middle East at Joint Base Langley- Eustis, Va., Oct. 12, 2017. Greenquist is a low observable technician from the 192nd Maintenance Squadron and was deployed with the 1st Fighter Wing for six months. The deployment consisted of F-22 Raptors and Airmen representing the 1st FW in Operation Inherent Resolve against ISIS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)

Oct. 12, 2017

Langley Raptors return home

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Over 100 members assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing returned to Langley Air Force Base today after a 6 month deployment to the Middle East. During their deployment, F-22 Raptors participated in Operation INHERENT RESOLVE against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. “I can’t be more proud of our Airmen,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Jason T. Hinds, 1st FW Commander. “They did fantastic work operating and maintaining the F-22 for a prolonged period of combat operations. Well done.”

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordan Mann, 1st Maintenance Squadron metals technology journeyman, welds a piece of metal at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Aug. 17, 2017. The job of a 1st MXS metals technicians is to provide support for the flightline by fixing basic and major aircraft damages through metal work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derek Seifert)

Aug. 30, 2017

Measure twice, cut once

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Like an unsung hero, behind the scenes and out of sight the Metals Technology Flight at Joint Base Langley-Eustis performs basic and major aircraft structural damage repairs as well as manufacture tools to support the 1st Fighter Wing’s mission. “Measure twice, cut once.” This is the moto each metal technician operates by, ensuring the precision of their craft meets the high standards required, as a simple mistake could cost a pilot or aircrew member their life.

An Air Force Reserve aircrew flying a C-130 Hercules assigned to the 910th Airlift Wing, Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, performs a mosquito control aerial spray mission over Grand Forks Air Force Base. The spray team, which uses a specially-modified C-130H aircraft and Modular Aerial Spray Systems, make low passes around the spray areas at an altitude of 100-150 feet. They disperse pesticides which target areas of standing water where mosquito larvae breed. The purpose of the mission is to lower the number of irritations and infections associated with mosquito bites, as well as minimize the threat of West Nile Virus. This is the first scheduled spray of three here for 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Johnny Saldivar)

July 26, 2017

633 ABW battles mosquitos: Calls in 757 Airlift Squadron

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The 757th Airlift Squadron will conduct their mosquito aerial spray mission over Langley Air Force Base and Craney Island on the night of August 1, 2017. In the event of inclement weather, spraying will occur on the alternate date, August 2, 2017.