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Aircrew Flight Equipment: Putting the AFE in SAFE
December 13, 2019 — 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... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Blake Hendricks, 1st Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, repairs a parachute at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Dec. 10, 2019.

Navigate this holiday season safely
December 11, 2019 — 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. ... MORE

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.

Metals Technology Sparks Innovation
November 20, 2019 — 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... MORE

Metals technology Airmen use various tools to ensure each part they fabricate is assembled correctly and will safely support flight line operations and improve mission efficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zoie Cox)

Major-General Joyce visits JBLE
November 20, 2019 — 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... MORE

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.

Airman’s innovation sparks excitement for Raptors
November 18, 2019 — As the Air Force faces continued fiscal constraints the need for Airmen to be innovative in identifying and solving mission shortfalls keeps growing... MORE

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel Caban, 1st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, stands in front of an F-22 Raptor at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Oct. 23, 2019.

Fit to fight: one fighter wing at a time
November 14, 2019 — As aviators know proper maintenance of aircraft is key to providing combat capabilities. Just as aircraft need to be maintained and ready to fly, optimizing the human weapon system is also critical. Pilots themselves must be healthy and ready to fight tonight. To ensure pilots are ready at a moment’s notice, the 1st Fighter Wing has embedded U.S. Air Force Capt. Michelle Jilek, a physical therapist with the 633rd Medical Operations Squadron to help increase mission effectiveness. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Capt. Michelle Jilek, is a physical therapist assigned to the 633rd Medical Operations Squadron, but has been embedded part time with the 1st Fighter Wing to help increase mission effectiveness.

"First to the Fight": F-22 Raptor and T-38 Talon train over Atlantic
November 6, 2019 — U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors and U.S. Air Force T-38 Talons from the 1st Fighter Wing fly in formation of the Atlantic Ocean during training off the coast of Virginia, Oct. 30, 2019. The 1st Fighter Wing is home to the 94th Fighter Squadron, 27th Fighter Squadron and the 71st Fighter Training Squadron at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va... MORE

U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors and U.S. Air Force T-38 Talons from the 1st Fighter Wing fly in formation of the Atlantic Ocean during training off the coast of Virginia, Oct. 30, 2019. The 1st Fighter Wing is home to the 94th Fighter Squadron, 27th Fighter Squadron and the 71st Fighter Training Squadron at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Carlin Leslie)(Released)

The past meets the present: 1 FW hosts reunion tour
October 24, 2019 — The Air Force lifestyle is sometimes full of traditions ranging from formal military ceremonies, to carrying small coins stamped with the unit’s insignia. As trivial as some traditions may seem, understanding where a unit has been is key to knowing where they’re going... MORE

1st Fighter Wing Alumni pose with a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft during the 1st Fighter Wing Association Reunion at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Oct. 18, 2019. During the visit, attendees got an up close look at a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft, received a mission brief and met with current 1 FW leadership. In attendance were former pilots and maintainers of the 1 FW, along with their spouses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marcus M. Bullock)

Hurricane Dorian Evacuation Order:
September 4, 2019 — Hurricane Dorian Evacuation Order Update: As we continue to monitor Hurricane Dorian, our weather experts at JBLE are now anticipating a storm surge of 7 feet on Friday at 2 p.m. Col. Clinton Ross, 633rd Air Base Wing commander, has amended the evacuation order to include all dorm residents on Langley Air Force Base, effectively immediately. With this new change all dorm residents, Lighter-Than-Air housing, Heavier-Than-Air housing and all lodging facilities are required to evacuate to their safe haven location by 5 p.m. Sept. 5. The Safe Haven location shall not exceed 750 miles and should be located outside of the designated evacuation area, in a “safe” location. Per Diem entitlements that are paid to each evacuee are as follows; transportation and per diem en-route, Lodging and meals/incidental expenses at safe haven location. Lodging is paid for commercial quarters and must be documented by receipt and are mandatory for reimbursement. Please see the evacuation orders from your commands to get more of the per diem entitlements details. ... MORE

9th AF commander visits JBLE
August 28, 2019 — U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Chad Franks, Ninth Air Force commander, visited Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia to tour various units around Langley to view operations first-hand, August 26-28, 2019... MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Chad Franks, Ninth Air Force commander, coins Master Sgt. Christopher Moore, 733rd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels information center section chief, during a visit at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, August 26, 2019.

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