Feb. 13, 2020

Spiritual readiness takes flight

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — In order to maintain air superiority, the 1st Fighter Wing depends on combat ready Airmen across the flightline – to include spiritual health. To enhance readiness, the 1st Maintenance Group provided office space for a chaplain and a religious affairs Airman to be embedded, allowing the 1st FW Airmen to have more face time and support from the Chaplain Corps.

Jan. 29, 2020

French delegates from the NATO – Allied Command Transformation tour JBLE

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — French delegates from the NATO – Allied Command Transformation toured facilities on Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia., Jan. 24, 2020.

Jan. 17, 2020

F-22 Raptor incident during landing

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — An incident involving an F-22 Raptor occurred while landing at Joint Base Langley-Eustis Jan. 16, at approximately 1 p.m. Per standard procedure, the pilot was initially taken to the Langley Hospital for evaluation and later released.

Dec. 30, 2019

Open for innovation

Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. — Solving problems begins with an idea. Having resources to nurture those ideas and explore them can grow new, innovative creations to further the Air Force’s mission. The 1st Fighter Wing at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, now has an innovation lab where Airmen can experiment, build and explore new ideas.

Dec. 29, 2019

Stand down, stand up: 1 FW starts Ready Airmen Program

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The 1st Fighter Wing at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, leads the way in combat capability and lethality in current operations worldwide, and serves as America's premier air dominance wing, led by next generation Airmen, integrated with its mission partners, and ready to fly, fight, and win...anytime, anyplace. In order to operate at this capacity, the Ready Aircrew Program establishes the minimum number of live training events and simulator missions that aircrews must complete during the annual training cycle to maintain readiness. But that does not prepare against all enemies.

Dec. 19, 2019

Dec’ the Deployment

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The holidays are a time for celebration and togetherness. However, they can quickly turn into a tough time for military families, especially if military members are deployed and have to spend time away from their families.

Dec. 13, 2019

Aircrew Flight Equipment: Putting the AFE in SAFE

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The hum of lights and subtle creaking of sewing machine pedals fill the air of an otherwise silent room. Technicians, concentrated on expertly constructing each component of a parachute, apply their unique skill set and range of knowledge to ensure perfection with every stitch.

Dec. 11, 2019

Navigate this holiday season safely

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va — As the holidays roll around, people become busy decorating, shopping or traveling and with the increased amount of activities, proper safety practices may be some of the last things on their minds. To encourage Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, personnel to recognize possible safety hazards that may affect them, the 633rd Air Base Wing Safety office has the following tips to keep their families safe and accountable this holiday season.

Nov. 20, 2019

Metals Technology Sparks Innovation

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — When fabricating ornate aircraft parts or repairing flightline support equipment, it is the mission and responsibility of the eight-Airmen metals technology flight to ensure aircraft readiness in a safe and timely manner.

Nov. 20, 2019

Major-General Joyce visits JBLE

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Royal Canadian Air Force Major-General Derek Joyce, Continental North American Aerospace Defense Command Region deputy commander, tours the F-22 Raptor at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Nov. 18, 2019. While touring the F-22, Joyce familiarized himself with the mission and capabilities of the aircraft as well as its weaponry. (U.S. Air Force