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A World War II veteran shares his legacy at JBLE
June 26, 2023
— U.S. Air Force retired Lt. Col. Charles Lirette, a former World War II pilot, shares life stories and military experiences at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, March 31, 2023. Lirette is 102 years old; he served from 1941-1965 working his way from a Buck Private in the Army Air Corps to a Lt. Col. in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Mikaela Smith)...
Air Force Unveils New Airpower Ad in Theaters
May 9, 2022
— The U.S. Air Force plans to unveil their latest commercial titled “Own the Sky” in theaters during moviegoers’ long-awaited release of Top Gun: Maverick. The heart-pounding, adrenaline inducing ad gives the audience a sense of what it might feel like to be on the receiving end of the Air Force’s might and accentuates the importance of airpower in...
Explore. Discover. Dream. Former 1st FW pilot has a new mission to the stars
December 16, 2021
— On December 6, 2021, NASA announced their newest astronaut candidates. Among the ten individuals selected was previous 71st Fighter Training Squadron T-38 Talon and 27th Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptor pilot, U.S. Air Force Maj. Nichole “Vapor” Ayers...
Defense Daily reporter visits JBLE for FAM Flight
November 5, 2019
— Vivienne Machi, Defense Daily reporter, and 1st Lt. Josh Burdge, 71st Fighter Training Squadron pilot, walk toward T-38A Talons during a familiarization flight at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Oct. 31, 2019. Machi experienced firsthand how 1st FW pilots train at JBLE...
Air, land, sea: ROBD hypoxia training
July 2, 2019
— When flying an aircraft, situational awareness is key for a pilot to have. However, breathing is also important for a pilot. To help pilots learn how their body is feeling and reacting to the lower amounts of oxygen at higher altitudes, the 1st Operations Group Aerospace and Operational Physiology team uses the Reduced Oxygen Breathing Device, which is designed to induce hypoxia symptoms. ...
F-22 Raptor Demo Team 2017 season soars to an end
November 8, 2017
— 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...
From aggressor to unmatched 5th gen aerial breacher
November 1, 2017
— Air-to-air combat is fast paced and requires the right aircraft and a well-trained pilot. The pilot needs to have a fast reaction speed and the know-how to make the right decisions at the right time, which is why the some 71st Fighter Training Squadron T-38 pilots are selected to fly the very aircraft they oppose in their training mission, the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor...
Instructor fuels passion through new generation of Army aviators
September 19, 2017
— “It’s all I’ve ever wanted to do.” From a young age, U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 Bill Basabilbaso, U.S. Army Reserve 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, 244th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade command chief warrant officer, knew he wanted to be a pilot...
Security, modernization projects come to Felker
July 25, 2017
— Joint Base Langley-Eustis will begin several construction projects at Felker Army Airfield to keep up with constantly evolving technological developments in security and operations. The first of these projects includes new access gates to the airfield, providing additional security while minimizing the deer population on and around the runways. ...
Son shares memories of ‘Men of Honor’ legacy
July 12, 2017
— “What is meant for you, is for you, and no one can take that away from you.” That’s the message U.S. Army Reserve Chief Warrant Officer Phillip Brashear, 11th Aviation Command CH-47 Chinook helicopter pilot, portrayed to Soldiers as he shared stories and advice given to him by his father during the Fort Eustis Diamond Council’s leadership luncheon, June 28, 2017, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis. ...