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1st Fighter Wing Alumni pose with a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft during the 1st Fighter Wing Association Reunion at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Oct. 18, 2019. During the visit, attendees got an up close look at a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft, received a mission brief and met with current 1 FW leadership. In attendance were former pilots and maintainers of the 1 FW, along with their spouses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marcus M. Bullock)

Oct. 24, 2019

The past meets the present: 1 FW hosts reunion tour

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The Air Force lifestyle is sometimes full of traditions ranging from formal military ceremonies, to carrying small coins stamped with the unit’s insignia. As trivial as some traditions may seem, understanding where a unit has been is key to knowing where they’re going.

Oct. 23, 2019

Yorktown Day

YORKTOWN, Va. — Yorktown Day is an annual event which commemorates the siege at Yorktown in 1781 and the revolutionary victory that paved the way for America and freedom.

With the emergence of new health reports, electronic cigarettes and other vaping products have been called into question nationwide regarding their effects on the human body.
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 1,299 lung injury cases have been reported and 26 confirmed deaths have been associated with the use of e-cigarettes or other vaping products as of Oct. 8, 2019. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Marcus M. Bullock)

Oct. 18, 2019

Vaping: Let's clear the air

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — With the emergence of new health reports, electronic cigarettes and other vaping products have been called into question nationwide regarding their effects on the human body.

Oct. 15, 2019

Ballet Folklorico: an Airman’s culture expressed through dance

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The colorful fabric drapes over her skin. Bountiful lace and ribbon ordains the dress, a timeless style reminiscent of her roots. It sways effortlessly with a simple movement of her wrist. To enhance the traditional design, she applies bold makeup to couple the dress’ vibrancy. As she retrieves a tube of vivid red lipstick from a small makeup bag, she comes face-to-face with the mirror. Her reflection creates a feeling of connectedness to her Mexican heritage.

U.S. Air Force Col. Clinton Ross, 633rd Air Base Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Gregory Peterson, 633rd Air Base Wing command chief, talk to personnel at the Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, Oct. 9, 2019. Ross and Peterson, along with others, received a tour of the facilities at the LaRC which served as an indoctrination to NASA’s mission in the Hampton, Virginia community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Dowe)

Oct. 15, 2019

Airmen inspired to see beyond the stars with NASA visit

Joint Base langley-Eustis — The NASA Langley Research Center has been a staple of the Hampton Roads, Virginia community for over 100 years and has directly impacted the daily lives of not just Americans but of the world with their research and development of new technology. Still, hidden in the forest terrain behind the protection of the Langley Air Force Base fence line, it’s hard to imagine what happens behind the scenes. Separated only by a small unmanned gate, visitors from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, and representatives from local government offices recently ventured next door to get a firsthand look for themselves.

Members of the 633rd Surgical Operations Squadron roll a simulated patient onto a backboard for easier transport during radiology trauma training on Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Sept. 26, 2019. During radiology trauma training, members of the 633rd SGCS practiced different techniques for treating simulated patients with back injuries and arm injuries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marcus M. Bullock)

Oct. 3, 2019

Radiology members train for the worst

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Members from the 633rd Surgical Operations Squadron participated in radiology trauma training on Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Sept. 26, 2019.

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the Langley Air Force Base Honor Guard raise the POW/MIA flag at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Sept. 20, 2019. On the second day of the event, the POW/MIA flag was raised at the POW/MIA memorial on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marcus M. Bullock)

Sept. 25, 2019

JBLE observes POW/MIA Recognition Day

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Joint Base Langley-Eustis observed POW/MIA Recognition Day with a 24-hour remembrance run September 19-20, 2019.

Sept. 11, 2019

NBC chamber: training the future trainers

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Developing familiarity with the protective gear and training procedures enables the Airmen to be confident instructors to properly train service members on how to be prepared for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear agents they may face in a deployed environment.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Chad Franks, Ninth Air Force commander, coins Master Sgt. Christopher Moore, 733rd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels information center section chief, during a visit at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, August 26, 2019.

Aug. 28, 2019

9th AF commander visits JBLE

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Chad Franks, Ninth Air Force commander, visited Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia to tour various units around Langley to view operations first-hand, August 26-28, 2019.

U.S. Air Force civil engineers fly a Small Unmanned Aircraft System during a newly adopted Rapid Airfield Damage Assessment System training course at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 23, 2019. Throughout the first week of training, Airmen focused on learning to fly the SUAS. During the second week they learned to fly the RADAS mission while using the SUAS systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Crystal A. Jenkins)

Aug. 21, 2019

Stay in bounds: JBLE drone regulations

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) can be a vital asset for military personnel to gather information, but can create issues for an Air Force installation.