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President Biden, first lady visit JBLE service members
June 1, 2021 — President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden visited Joint Base Langley-Eustis to meet with Airmen, Soldiers and Sailors and honor the fallen before Memorial Day, May 28... MORE

President Joe Biden visited Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia.

It takes a village to perfect ACE
January 26, 2021 — Through hard work and rigorous training, members of the 633rd Air Base Wing, 1st Fighter Wing, 192nd Wing, and Missouri Air National Guard completed a week-long Agile Combat Employment exercise Jan. 11-15 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia... MORE

An Airman instructs another Airman during training.

The 94th FS returns to JBLE following rapid deployment
December 21, 2020 — Members that deployed with the 94th Fighter Squadron returned to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, from a rapid deployment in support of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility Dec. 19, 2020... MORE

Air Force aviation history begins with the 1st Fighter Wing
December 3, 2020 — The 1st Fighter Wing is the cornerstone of Air Force aviation history —the wing traces its lineage back to the formation of the 1st Pursuit Group in 1918, and has the honor of being the oldest wing in the Air Force... MORE

1st Fighter Wing Raptors deploy to support WestPac
November 16, 2020 — A contingent of 94th Fighter Squadron Airmen and F-22 Raptors assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to conduct missions in the Western Pacific. By working alongside allied and joint partner air forces, WestPac aims to integrate 4th and 5th generation fighters, and provide an opportunity to build experience and competence in dynamic force employment processes and concepts... MORE

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing takes flight.

Missiles away: 27 FS increases combat lethality with WSEP East
October 14, 2020 — For many units across the Air Force, the COVID-19 pandemic has created an obstacle to maintaining a high level of mission readiness. Despite COVID-19 restrictions, the 1st Fighter Wing has maintained a lethal, ready force, enabling support of Air Force mission priorities around the world... MORE

A U.S. Air Force pilot prepares to taxi onto the runaway.

JBLE Airman honored with 12 OAY award
September 9, 2020 — Many Airmen in the U.S. Air Force work hard, day-in and day-out, fulfilling the mission and striving for excellence. Sometimes, that work culminates in recognition and those members are honored with awards for the efforts they put into their job. An Airman at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, had the pleasure of receiving such an honor... MORE

Senior Master Sgt. Christopher A. Haney poses in front of a jet engine at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, July 20, 2020.

Fifteenth Air Force activates, consolidates ACC’s conventional forces
August 20, 2020 — Fifteenth Air Force activated Aug. 20, integrating wings and direct reporting units from 12th Air Force and Ninth Air Force to form a new numbered air force responsible for generating and presenting Air Combat Command’s conventional forces.ACC’s conventional capabilities include fighter, remotely piloted aircraft, command and control, and rescue... MORE

Hey, that suit looks cool!
August 13, 2020 — Researchers from Headquarters Air Combat Command’s science and technology department are exploring new and innovative ways to keep Airmen safe while working on the flightline. A recent study conducted with the 1st Fighter Wing at Joint Base Langley-Eustis may provide new opportunities to keep Airmen cool as U.S. Air Force F-22 maintainers continue to endure extreme weather conditions to support America’s air superiority around the globe. ... MORE

An Airman wears a Tyvek coverall and a personal cooling system as he sands a panel on an F-22 Raptor's wing.

U.S. Air Force reactivates 1st Munitions Squadron
August 3, 2020 — The U.S. Air Force is reactivating the 1st Munitions Squadron within the 1st Fighter Wing, July 31, 2020 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia... MORE

United States Air Force Col. David Seitz, 1st Maintenance Group commander, speaks to invited guests and members of the 1st Munitions Squadron during the unit’s official reactivation and assumption of command ceremony held July 31, 2020 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. The move comes after the release of the Chief of Staff of Air Force’s vision to revitalize squadrons, develop leaders, and prepare for the future to achieve National Defense Strategy objectives. (US. Air Force photo by Nicholas J. De La Pena)

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