News - Tag 1st Maintenance Squadron

NASCAR team makes pit stop at JBLE
May 18, 2021 — Members of the Rick Ware Racing team visited Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, May 12-13, as part of a wider appreciation tour of military installations around the country... MORE

JBLE Airman honored with 12 OAY award
September 9, 2020 — Many Airmen in the U.S. Air Force work hard, day-in and day-out, fulfilling the mission and striving for excellence. Sometimes, that work culminates in recognition and those members are honored with awards for the efforts they put into their job. An Airman at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, had the pleasure of receiving such an honor... MORE

Metals Technology Sparks Innovation
November 20, 2019 — When fabricating ornate aircraft parts or repairing flightline support equipment, it is the mission and responsibility of the eight-Airmen metals technology flight to ensure aircraft readiness in a safe and timely manner... MORE

In the eye of NDI
February 19, 2019 — Airmen assigned to the 1st Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection unit participated in weapon-system training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Feb. 11-15, 2019... MORE

1st FW soars past sortie goal
February 13, 2019 — The 1st Fighter Wing recently exceeded the minimum number of sorties set for the month of January by launching more than 250 sorties in three days at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia... MORE

If you ain’t ammo, you ain’t … in the fammoly
August 29, 2018 — As the radar-evading, fifth generation fighter supercruises through the sky, the pilot secures the enemy in his sights; he presses the button and the munitions bay opens, followed by the deafening sound of silence. “Without ‘ammo’ the Air Force would just be an expensive flying club,” said U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Brown, 1st Maintenance Squadron munitions storage crew chief. “I’m not saying we are the sole part of getting the F-22 in the air and taking out bad guys, but I’d say we play a crucial part.” ... MORE

Measure twice, cut once
August 30, 2017 — Like an unsung hero, behind the scenes and out of sight the Metals Technology Flight at Joint Base Langley-Eustis performs basic and major aircraft structural damage repairs as well as manufacture tools to support the 1st Fighter Wing’s mission. “Measure twice, cut once.” This is the moto each metal technician operates by, ensuring the precision of their craft meets the high standards required, as a simple mistake could cost a pilot or aircrew member their life. ... MORE

Keeping the airfield, airspace safe during AT 17
April 26, 2017 — As the jets take-off during ATLANTIC TRIDENT 17, there are crews behind the scenes ensuring the safe execution of the exercise, both on the ground and in the air... MORE

PMEL keeps mission on track
March 22, 2017 — He is precise with eyes unwavering, as he cautiously adjusts his settings while performing routine calibrations. As a Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory technician, this U.S. Air Force Airman’s actions can affect the outcome of a physical assessment, a medical patient receiving trusted care or an F-22 Raptor landing safely after a flight. ... MORE

1st FW Raptors, crew soar through flying hours
November 9, 2016 — The 1st Fighter Wing’s F-22 Raptors collectively reached their flying hour mark this fiscal year of more than 6,000 hours. For each fiscal year, the flying hour program tasks the number of hours pilots need to acquire in order to maintain proficient in combative flying, based on budgeting and the maximum number of sorties the wing is capable of producing. With limited resources available, the 1st FW completing the hours was an intricate balance between progression in maintenance and tactical logistics, which guided the Raptors to success. “We have to maximize each and every sortie flown to reach the highest level of combat readiness,” said U.S. Air Force Maj. Michael, 1st Operational Support Squadro¬¬¬¬n director of operations. “It takes a significant number of man-hours and resources to prepare and fix the aircraft for each and every flight.” ... MORE

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