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The 1st Fighter Wing command team poses for a photo.

Nov. 1, 2021

1st Fighter Wing: Meet the Command Chief

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Gradel, 1st Fighter Wing Command Chief, has worked as the senior enlisted leader for the Air Force’s premiere fighter wing for the past year. Gradel reflects on his journey joining the Air Force, family traditions and how he hopes to continue impacting the 1st FW.

F-22 Raptors

Oct. 26, 2021

Power outage can't stifle 1st FW Ops

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — What happens when a significant event like a power outage stifles the ability of the 1st Fighter Wing to conduct daily sorties for training in support of the Air Force mission? Well, the short answer is, it doesn’t.

The 1st Fighter Wing command team poses for a photo.

Oct. 25, 2021

1st Fighter Wing: Meet the Commander

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — U.S. Air Force Colonel William Creeden, 1st Fighter Wing commander, comes from a strong military background. His grandfather was a fighter pilot in the Air Force for over 35 years and a veteran of WWII, Korea and Vietnam Wars.

An Airman wears a Tyvek coverall and a personal cooling system as he sands a panel on an F-22 Raptor's wing.

Oct. 21, 2021

Cooling suits help 1st FW beat the heat

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — When servicing the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, speed and precision are necessary to ensure aircraft are ready to carry out the Department of Defense mission. Extreme temperatures can cause our Airmen to overheat, which threatens maintaining a steady operations tempo.

A U.S. Air Force jet refuels mid-flight.

Sept. 8, 2021

JBLE members participate in Red Flag Alaska 21-3

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Ak. — Members of the 1st Fighter Wing and 192nd Wing from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, participated in Red Flag Alaska 21-3 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, from Aug. 12 - 27, 2021.

A jet prepares to refuel mid-air.

Sept. 2, 2021

KC-135 Stratotanker: A gas station in the skies

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Ak. — During Red Flag Alaska 21-3, fighter jets complete multiple sorties, practice tactical maneuvers, and multi-squadron simulated combat objectives. Spending numerous hours in the air at a time requires a hefty load of fuel to keep them airborne.

Two individuals shaking hands.

Aug. 20, 2021

633 ABW leadership team visits 363 ISRW, strengthens partnership between Wings

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The 633d Air Base Wing leadership team visited the 363d Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing, August 16, 2021 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. U.S. Air Force Col. Gregory Beaulieu, who assumed command of the 633 ABW in June 2021, visited various units at the 363 ISRW Langley campus along with U.S. Army Colonel Harry Hung, 633 ABW vice commander, Chief Master Sgt. Maribeth Ferrer, 633 ABW command chief, U.S. Air Force Colonel Timothy Herritage, 633d Mission Support Group commander, and Colonel Ann Marie McCain, 633d Medical Group commander.

Royal Air Force Squadron Leader Alexander “Thorney” Thorne, 94th Fighter Squadron Foreign Exchange Officer, tests his communication equipment prior to take off at Joint Base Langley-Eustis June 15, 2021. Thorne has flown with the 94 FS for three and a half years.

July 26, 2021

The Adventure of a Lifetime

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. —

U.S. Army Specialist Taylor Blanton, 3rd Military Police Detachment, Military Working Dog handler, and Military Working Dog Maya, a 5-year-old Belgian Malinois assigned to the 3rd MPD, stand alert at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, July 8, 2021. Blanton and Maya have been paired together as a MWD team for the past 8 months. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Dowe)

July 13, 2021

Working like a dog: MWD Maya serves our nation

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Since 1942, Military Working Dogs have been an official part of the United States Military, providing a valuable skillset to our military members.

Col. Creeden assumes command of the 1st Fighter Wing.

July 9, 2021

Historic 1st Fighter Wing receives new commander

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS- Va. — Members of the 1st Fighter Wing welcomed their new commander today, July 9, 2021 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, during a change of command ceremony.