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Two U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors fly over their home-wing, the 1st Fighter Wing at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 14, 2018.

June 19, 2018

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Two U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors fly over their home-wing, the 1st Fighter Wing at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 14, 2018. The 1st FW is the parent unit to first operational F-22 squadron to successfully test new limits on a Joint Direct Attack Munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Natasha Stannard)

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 1st Maintenance Squadron Low Observable Flight construct the skeletal structure of a portable paint booth at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, March 1, 2018.

June 18, 2018

1MXS Airmen innovation keeps F-22 battle ready

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 1st Maintenance Squadron’s low observable flight know stealth. They are responsible for the stealth coating, known as LO, on the exterior of the F-22 Raptor. If an aircraft’s LO needs repairs, the LO flight fixes it by repainting the affected area in one of their spray booths and send the aircraft on its way.

Air Combat Command's F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team performed for spectators during Tampa Bay AirFest 2018 at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., May 12-13, 2018.

May 15, 2018

F-22 Demo Team brings show home to Hampton Roads

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — “Seeing them fly at Langley every day never gets old,” said U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeff Baskin, Air Combat Command F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team dedicated crew chief. “I am excited for our neighbors to see the F-22 show, and hope it makes them proud.”

May 2, 2018

Are you ready to PCS?

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — With high peak permanent change of station, PCS, season fast approaching, the 633rd Force Support Squadron and 733rd Logistics Readiness Squadron want to emphasize the FSS and LRS role in preparing service members for their upcoming move.

The current pier at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, is scheduled to be decommissioned when the new one is completed in the first quarter of 2019. Compared to the old pier, the new one will be safer, bigger and better able to hold up against inclement weather. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)

April 25, 2018

New pier, mission upgraded

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. – — The 733rd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels the fight at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, with approximately 19 million gallons of fuel it receives a year via barge.

U.S. Air Force members from the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team, based out of Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, performed at Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio air and trade show in Santiago, Chile April 2-7, 2018.

April 19, 2018

F-22 Raptor Demo Team rockets through FIDAE

SANTIAGO, Chile — U.S. Air Force members from the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team, based out of Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, performed at Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio air and trade show in Santiago, Chile April 2-7, 2018.

Pilots assigned to the 71st Fighter Training Squadron and the 192nd Fighter Wing fly T-38 Talons over the Atlantic Ocean, Jan. 24, 2018. The two-seat jet has a top speed of 858 miles per hour. As the world's first supersonic trainer, the T-38 first flew in 1959 and continues to be used to this day. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)

Jan. 31, 2018

71st FTS trains over Atlantic Ocean

Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. — The 71st Fighter Training Squadron, also referred to as the Ironmen, is one of three flying squadrons assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. The squadron's mission is to provide professional adversary air support to enhance the 1st Fighter Wing's F-22 combat capability.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Crump, 1st Operations Group aerospace and operational physiology technician, test fits a mask onto Lt Col Samuel Mcintyre, NATO Allied Command Transformation deputy chief of staff military assistant, at 1st OG AOP, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 5, 2017. The department trains individuals to understand and recognize the symptoms they may receive while becoming hypoxic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)

Jan. 17, 2018

AOP breathes life into F-22 mission

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — An aircraft is vital to the Air Force’s mission but it can’t do much without a pilot. The pilot is the brain of the aircraft and just like the human body, if the brain isn’t functioning correctly the body can’t work properly.

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor pilot, assigned to the1st Fighter Wing, checks effective operation of flight control surfaces, during night operations at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., July 11, 2017. To help increase effectiveness during night operations, the 1st FW has installed new sun shades that have solar powered lights, allowing night time maintenance and flying. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)

Jan. 3, 2018

JBLE 2017 Year in Photos

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va — This 2017 Year in Photos features Airmen and Soldiers from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and readiness to support America. This yearly feature showcases the hard work and dedication of the men and women of JBLE, shown this past year.

The 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron showcases the new Striker 3000 at the Langley Fire Department on Joint Base Langley Eustis, Va., Nov. 22, 2017. The Striker is a 39 and half foot, 3,000-gallon, high performance fire truck that brings new and improved technology to the flightline and community.

Dec. 4, 2017

JBLE Fire Department makes leap in technology

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Fire suppression on Langley Air Force Base has taken a step up in technology with the newest fire truck, which joined the 11 “big truck” vehicle fleet at the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department, during Fall 2017.