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SECAF visits JBLE
July 19, 2020 — Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett learned firsthand how Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, stays mission-ready through the capabilities of Airmen and assets at JBLE... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett speaks with Airmen in front of a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor at the 94th Aircraft Maintenance Unit at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, July 17, 2020. Barrett received briefings about how Airmen are keeping the F-22s maintained and mission ready in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marcus M. Bullock)

Airmen use innovation to help during COVID-19
June 12, 2020 — Two U.S. Air Force 1st Fighter Wing Airmen use the 1st FW innovation lab to help wing personnel continue the mission during the COVID-19 pandemic. The lab provides resources to research and create masks that could then be distributed to personnel to help fight the spread of the virus. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Schaeffer, 1st Maintenance Squadron F-22 Raptor egress craftsman, helped create 3D printed masks for 1st Fighter Wing personnel at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, May 4, 2020.

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)

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