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Career fair unites JBLE, local community
February 28, 2017 — As a way to strengthen the tie between the military and the local Hampton Roads community, U.S. Army Soldiers and U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 733rd and 633rd Security Forces Squadrons and the 221st and 3rd Military Police Detachments at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, visited with students during a career fair at Crittenden Middle School in Newport News, Virginia., Feb. 22, 2017... MORE

U.S. Army Soldiers from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., answer students’ questions during a career fair at Crittenden Middle School in Newport News, Va., Feb. 22, 2017. The career fair served to demonstrate how science, technology, engineering and mathematics are incorporated into various career fields in the local community and the Armed Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)

STEM inspires students to be innovative
February 15, 2017 — To prepare children for future careers, teachers at General Stanford Elementary School and volunteers hosted a Family STEM Night for students and their parents at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Feb. 9, 2017. The family night was designed to help the teachers and volunteer U.S. Service members and civilians to understand how STEM incorporates into their careers, hobbies and everyday lives... MORE

U.S. Army Master Sgt. Cassandra Alam, McDonald Army Health Center operations NCO, partners with Nathan Branch, age six, during the Family science, technology, engineering and mathematics Night event at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Feb. 9, 2017. During this activity, children and volunteers worked to solve problems and rescue gummy worms from a simulated drowning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)

Commissaries start celebration of 150-year history
February 14, 2017 — Patrons can expect to see special promotions, contests and a lot of birthday flair as the Defense Commissary Agency and its industry partners kick off the 150th anniversary celebration of the modern commissary benefit. “From now through the actual July 1 anniversary date, commissaries worldwide will highlight the long history of the commissary benefit and the great savings and value the benefit has brought to our military community since 1867,” said Tracie Russ, DeCA’s sales director. ... MORE

POL: we fuel the fight
February 8, 2017 — From refueling jets and firetrucks to testing fuel samples and maintaining liquid oxygen, the 733rd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels management flight does it all at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. The fuels management flight, also known as POL for petroleum, oils and lubricants, provides fuel support to the Air Combat Command, Fort Eustis’ Training Doctrine, six battalions, five wings and 30 organizations across JBLE. About 70 POL Airmen supply more than 9.5 million gallons of fuel approximately 60 aircraft, all government operated vehicles, generators and GOV refueling stations around base. “We are a family here at POL and we ensure that we treat the base like that too,” said U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Kevin Mendelsohn, 733rd LRS fuels management flight commander. “We give outstanding support and make sure the service we provide and the fuel they receive is of extremely high standards.” ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jakob Miner, 1st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, signals an F-22 Raptor to stop at a hydrogen pit for a hot pit refuel at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Jan. 6, 2017. Hydrogen pits are connected to underground pipes that allow fuel to flow from nearby storage tanks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

Airman finds hope on the court
January 11, 2017 — A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 633rd Communication Squadron at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, represented the base as a member of the All Air Force team during a tournament at the Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, this past November. “Wearing the jersey with Air Force across the front of it gave me a sense of meaning,” said Wilson. “I always wanted to represent our country while playing the game that I love.” ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Greg Wilson, 633rd Communication Squadron cyber security technician, was a member of the All Air Force team during the tournament at the Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Nov. 2016. After more than two years of being stationed at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Wilson was selected for the team, he was sent to Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, where he prepared for the competition by practicing with four different semi-professional basketball teams. (courtesy photo)

Winter Driving Tips
January 10, 2017 — With the winter months here, weather can change at a moment’s notice in the Hampton Roads area, so drivers need to be aware of the possible hazardous conditions of roadways, bridges and tunnels. According to the American Automobile Association, the most important thing to remember is to plan ahead and leave earlier than usual to safely reach destinations. ... MORE

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, tire tread should have approximately 2/32 of an inch of remaining tread depth to reduce the risk of hydroplaning in the rain at highway speeds and losing traction in snow. When traveling, be sure to check tire tread and ensure it is the proper depth for the areas you will be traveling through. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)

Spouses help military families one dress at a time
December 21, 2016 — Military events such as balls and banquets, afford service members the opportunity to spend time with fellow military families, but they can sometimes be expensive. For those that want to experience the comradery of such events with less cost, Operation Deploy Your Dress has a solution. ... MORE

Yvonne Coombes, Operation Deploy Your Dress branch coordinator, displays a donated dress at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 20, 2016. Coombes, along with three other military spouses started ODYD to help military members and their spouses afford attending formal military events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)

Use caution; keep watch at crosswalks
December 14, 2016 — In order to minimize the hazards associated with sharing the roadways, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, pedestrians and motorists should exercise caution when using or approaching crosswalks. According to the 633rd Security Forces Squadron, military personnel who fail to yield to pedestrians using crosswalks on JBLE will be issued an armed forces traffic ticket, while civilian personnel will receive a U. S. District Court violation notice. Furthermore, four points will be added to the on-base driving records for both military and civilians. Four points will also be added to the off-base driving records of civilians, in addition to a $200 fine. ... MORE

The lighted pedestrian crosswalk on Nealy Avenue, between the U.S. Air Force Hospital Langley and 633rd Medical Group Dental Clinic, was installed due to high volume vehicle and pedestrian traffic at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., in 2016. As pedestrians approach the street, motion sensors activate flashing lights to alert drivers to slow down and stop for pedestrians using the crosswalk. (U. S. Air Force photo by Beverly Joyner)

UFC fighters and MMA celebs visit JBLE
December 6, 2016 — Three top-10 athletes from the Ultimate Fighting Championship and three Mixed Martial Arts celebrities will visit Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia on Dec. 8-10, 2016. The group will visit the Langley Lanes at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Dec. 10, 2016 for a free viewing party, where service members and their families will be able to watch UFC 206 alongside the athletes and celebrities... MORE

Three top-10 athletes from the Ultimate Fighting Championship and three Mixed Martial Arts celebrities will visit Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia on Dec. 8-10, 2016. The group will visit the Langley Lanes at Langley Air Force Base, Va. Dec. 10, 2016 for a free viewing party, where service members and their families will be able to watch UFC 206 alongside the athletes and celebrities. (courtesy graphic)

Finishing an era: Final Swedish class graduates
November 30, 2016 — Swedish air force maintainers officially became UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter repairers on Nov. 23, 2016, after traveling to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, to complete the Aircraft and Systems Repairer course tailored to their needs. In order to attend, the Swedish maintainers were required to be officers or NCOs who had close to three years of aircraft general technical training. The course was modified to six weeks, giving the students the necessary training to work on Blackhawks. ... MORE

Swedish air force members graduated from the Aircraft and Systems Repairer course at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 23, 2016. The course was specifically developed for Swedish officer and NCO UH-60 Blackhawk maintainers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert)

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