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Chaplains alter methods to remain connected
April 26, 2020 — The 1st Fighter Wing Chaplain Office provided lunch for 1FW members at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, April 22, 2020... MORE

U.S. Air Force Capt. Ryan Ayers, 633rd Air Base Wing chaplain, passes a boxed lunch through a window during a 1st Fighter Friday lunch at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, April 22, 2020.

Be Ready, stay ready: First to the fight
April 13, 2020 — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the globe, the Department of Defense now faces new challenges for providing America with its fighting force. For the Air Force this means developing a new norm for its fighter wings. Not only must they mitigate exposure for their work forces, but they still have a requirement to accomplish their primary mission to provide lethal airpower anytime, anywhere... MORE

Raptor bird bath: contract gives time back to the mission
March 5, 2020 — The 1st Fighter Wing is responsible for one-third of the U.S. Air Force’s F-22 Raptors and the Airmen of the 1st Maintenance Group are responsible for maintaining them. However, in order to keep the aircraft mission ready, they must be washed regularly, taking time away from maintainers’ primary duties. ... MORE

Lanese Holiday, Shiloh Services Incorporated aircraft wash contractor with the 1st Maintenance Group, washes a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Dec 12, 2019.

Spark Tank 2020: Funding the future of the Air Force
March 3, 2020 — The U.S. Air Force innovation program, AFWERX, hosted the third annual Spark Tank competition during the Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Florida, Feb. 26-28, 2020... MORE

Spark Tank 2020 winners lift their trophy during the Spark Tank competition in Orlando, Florida, Feb. 28, 2020.

Spiritual readiness takes flight
February 13, 2020 — 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. ... MORE

French delegates from the NATO – Allied Command Transformation tour JBLE
January 29, 2020 — French delegates from the NATO – Allied Command Transformation toured facilities on Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia., Jan. 24, 2020... MORE

A French delegate from the NATO – Allied Command Transformation tours the 1st Operations Group aerospace physiology building during a visit to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 24, 2020. While on location, French delegates were educated on possible obstacles aircrews face while flying, such as hypoxia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marcus M. Bullock)

F-22 Raptor incident during landing
January 17, 2020 — 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... MORE

Open for innovation
December 30, 2019 — 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. ... MORE

1st Fighter Wing command chief, opens a 3D printer at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Dec. 17, 2019. The innovation lab was opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony earlier that afternoon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Dowe)

Stand down, stand up: 1 FW starts Ready Airmen Program
December 29, 2019 — 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. ... MORE

Dec’ the Deployment
December 19, 2019 — 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... MORE

Volunteers pose with the Epp family in front of their newly decorated tree during Dec’ the Deployment in Hampton, Virginia, Dec. 11, 2019.

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