Feb. 7, 2018

Eyes and Ears: Command Center provides vital information for combat missions, support

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Strategic aerial support and combat missions occur daily around the world; and Airmen at the Air Combat Command, Command Center work 24-7 to ensure that their major command’s commander and his staff are well informed of the statuses of their MAJCOM missions. While a command center is similar to a command post, the ACC Command Center works on a much larger scale gathering internal and external information that affects all of the command’s bases, not just a single installation. The center then gives all that data to the COMACC enabling him to make informed decisions and lead his command with the proper information.

Dec. 21, 2017

F-22 Raptor Demo Team receive COMACC qualification

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul “Loco” Lopez, U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team pilot, completed a qualification performance for U.S. Air Force Gen. Mike Holmes, Commander of Air Combat Command, to certify his capabilities as a demo team pilot at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 18, 2017.

Nov. 8, 2017

F-22 Raptor Demo Team 2017 season soars to an end

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS Va. — Within nine months the 13-member U.S. Air Force Raptor Demonstration Team supported more than 20 air shows in four countries and 16 states; ending the 2017 season at the Aviation Nation Air and Space Expo at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.

Oct. 12, 2017

Langley Raptors return home

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Over 100 members assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing returned to Langley Air Force Base today after a 6 month deployment to the Middle East. During their deployment, F-22 Raptors participated in Operation INHERENT RESOLVE against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. “I can’t be more proud of our Airmen,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Jason T. Hinds, 1st FW Commander. “They did fantastic work operating and maintaining the F-22 for a prolonged period of combat operations. Well done.”

May 23, 2017

Raptor Demo Team; Wings Over Pittsburgh 2017

Coraopolis, Pa. — U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Darshele Green, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team avionics specialist, assists a child while he tries on a pilot’s helmet during the 911th Airlift Wing's Wings Over Pittsburgh 2017 Air Show, at Coraopolis, Pa., May 13, 2017. Throughout the show, the demonstration team hosted a tent for spectators to visit and talk with

April 27, 2017

Art of War: fifth-gen, allies train to defeat future adversaries

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Imagine an enemy who knows how you operate. They know your game plans, have been in your position and used your gear. On top of that, they outnumber your team and have the ability to regenerate.

April 12, 2017

Rooted in faith: Airman provides family, haven for orphans

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — As a U.S. Air Force first sergeant, Chief Master Sergeant Henry Hayes’ job is to take care of others, and whether or not they are in his chain of command, he provides support to those in need. As a first sergeant for Air Combat Command and an ordained minister , Hayes not only shapes the lives of Airmen, but the lives of the children he and his wife, Stephanie, have fostered or adopted.

April 10, 2017

ACC Military Treatment Facility leadership conference stresses Trusted Care

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Trusted Care, the Air Force’s platform to reach its Zero Harm goal, was a main topic of discussion at the 2nd Annual Military Treatment Facility Leadership Conference at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, April 5-6. The MTF leaders also discussed manning, training and access to care initiatives.

March 22, 2017

IDS: Collaborating agencies improve lives

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — While the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Integrated Delivery System may sound like a technology based program, it’s not that all. In fact, it’s the opposite.The IDS is comprised of helping agency representatives from the installation, who meet monthly to find solutions to issues they see or hear about from the JBLE community.“What all of these helping

March 10, 2017

Gen. James Holmes takes command of ACC

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Service members of Air Combat Command welcomed its new commander during a change of command ceremony, Mar. 10.