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Nurse assists patient.

Jan. 26, 2023

JBLE Medical Clinics stand up Walk-in Contraception Clinic

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The 633d Medical Group and McDonald Army Health Center Women’s Health Clinics now offer walk-in contraceptive care, in compliance with the Defense Health Agency mandate, to promote better family planning and enhance readiness capabilities for active-duty women and beneficiaries.

Airman secures straps on missile rack.

Jan. 23, 2023

1st Fighter Wing Load Crew of the Year Competition

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The 1st Maintenance Group hosted the 2022 Weapons Loading Competition of the Year at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 13, 2023. The competition tests Airmen’s ability to rapidly and efficiently load munitions onto an aircraft before takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Bithell)

Capt. Fields smiles with her Husband

Jan. 12, 2023

U.S. Airman saves a U.S. Marine Colonel’s life

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — “Any nurse, first responder, physician … it’s in our nature to go towards whoever needs help,” stated Fields. “The week prior, I had actually just refreshed on my CPR training. Call it what you want, but a lot of things aligned to have everything go well that day. There’s actually a train that comes into Quantico and cuts off the passage of travel and the EMS transport team beat the train leaving the scene by a few seconds.”

U.S. Army Soldiers attend a meal preparation briefing during a Ready and Resilient event at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 12, 2023. The event included briefings on the Army Wellness Center, medical readiness, behavioral health, financial readiness, spiritual resiliency, substance abuse, estate planning, and education resources for degree completion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Anthony Nin Leclerec)

Jan. 12, 2023

JBLE Soldiers: Ready and Resilient

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The Senior Commander Army Element (SCAE), in conjunction with the 733d Mission Support Group, conducted a Resiliency Day field test, Jan. 12, 2023, to promote individual Soldier resilience and improve knowledge of community support services.

Jan. 4, 2023

MHS GENESIS and Your Pharmacy Experience

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The 633d Medical Group at Joint Base Langley-Eustis will launch the Department of Defense’s new electronic health record, Military Health System GENESIS, on January 21, 2023. This change is in collaboration with the other facilities in the Defense Health Agency’s Tidewater Market, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and Fort Eustis’ McDonald Army Health Center.

Dec. 30, 2022

JBLE Airman killed in motorcycle crash

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — An active-duty Airman assigned to the 1st Munitions Squadron, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, was killed during an off-base motorcycle accident in Newport News, Virginia, Dec. 28, 2022.

U.S. Army Pvt. Travis McCool, 128th Aviation Brigade, 210th Aviation Regiment, 1st Battalion, Advanced Individual Training student, inspects the tip of an electrical wire on a CH-47 Chinook helicopter simulator at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Dec. 15, 2022. Approximately 250 new Soldiers pass though the 128th Aviation Brigade’s aircraft electrician ‘15F’ military occupational specialty course each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Abraham Essenmacher)

Dec. 21, 2022

JBLE: Where aircraft electricians are made

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Approximately 250 new Soldiers pass though the 128th Aviation Training Brigades aircraft electrician ‘15F’ military occupational specialty course each year, providing the Army a continuous supply of Soldiers to keep its helicopters airborne and operational.

Capt Larson speaks with Gen Kelly

Dec. 9, 2022

F-22 Raptor Demo Team announces new pilot for 2023 air show season

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — U.S. Air Force Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, certified the new F-22 Demonstration Team Pilot on Dec. 9, 2022, ahead of the 2023 air show season. Capt. Samuel “RaZZ” Larson will be replacing Maj. Joshua “Cabo” Gunderson as the commander and pilot of the F-22 Demonstration Team.

Map of Bailey Creek at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. The red dashed line denotes the boundary for catch and release fishing.

Dec. 7, 2022

Newly restored Bailey Creek provides scenic views, recreation at JBLE-Eustis

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Bailey Creek is a hidden gem located northwest of Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. The tidal creek and marsh areas stretch approximately one and a half miles from the upper end to where it empties into Skiffe’s Creek and then the James River. But Bailey Creek was not always the beautiful area it is today.

Information table displaying helpful resources.

Dec. 6, 2022

JBLE Family Advocacy Program supports all

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Though Domestic Violence Awareness Month has come and gone, the topic of domestic abuse does not stay within the confines of a singular month. In October 1987, DVAM was first observed as a way to connect and unite individuals and organizations working on related issues while also raising awareness. The Family Advocacy Program (FAP) at Joint Base Langley-Eustis has many resources for survivors to seek assistance for their specific needs; one resource is the domestic abuse victim advocate (DAVA).