April 28, 2022

Right to Bear arms

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — All the lights were out. The howling wind seemed to creep its tendril-like fingers through the window, moving the air like a ghost through the house. Meanwhile, with a tight squeeze, the boy’s fears are cast aside as a wave of comfort streams from the fur pressed against his face—all is well, Whoa Bear is here.

Dec. 8, 2021

A journey to a better state of mind

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Mental health has become an important conversation amongst U.S. military leaders across the globe. These invisible illnesses have affected many uniformed service personnel to include even the most senior-ranking members.

Jan. 30, 2020

Distributed learning ATIS best

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Agencies from Army Training Information System at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, conducted a proof of concept that could provide mobile training and education via internet communication to Soldiers during sea missions, Dec. 11, 2019. Currently, there is a capability gap for digital broadband connectivity onboard all U.S. Army watercraft. The design of the ships includes thick steel walls that disrupt the effective transfer of data.

Jan. 15, 2020

CYA: Cover your app

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — People who received or purchased a new smartphone, tablet or device with the capabilities of downloading mobile applications during the holiday season should be aware of what apps are being downloaded and the security concerns associated with such devices.

Sept. 18, 2019

JBLE hosts 38th Annual Mulberry Island Half Marathon/5k

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The 38th Annual Mulberry Island Half Marathon/5K occured Sept. 14, 2019 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. The route started on Lee Boulevard and ran along the James River and historic sites on the installation such as the Matthew Jones.

Oct. 22, 2018

Forum brings military, civilian religious leaders together

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Ministers, pastors and deacons from the Hampton Roads community gathered with Joint Base Langley-Eustis chaplains for the first Shared Ministry Forum here, Oct. 11, 2018.

April 3, 2018

F-22 Raptor Demo Team soars through West Coast

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul “Loco” Lopez, U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team pilot, and his team finished their first air show of the season at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., March 17, 2018.

Jan. 17, 2018

AOP breathes life into F-22 mission

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — An aircraft is vital to the Air Force’s mission but it can’t do much without a pilot. The pilot is the brain of the aircraft and just like the human body, if the brain isn’t functioning correctly the body can’t work properly.

Jan. 3, 2018

JBLE 2017 Year in Photos

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va — This 2017 Year in Photos features Airmen and Soldiers from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and readiness to support America. This yearly feature showcases the hard work and dedication of the men and women of JBLE, shown this past year.

Aug. 30, 2017

Measure twice, cut once

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — 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.