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June 14, 2017
Flag Day: Honoring red, white, blue

June 14, 1777, the Second Congressional Congress adopted the flag of the United States of America. Later in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed June 14 as the day to officially celebrate our flag.
May 24, 2017
New missile pushes F-22 ahead of fight

In today’s war against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, being accurate and effective are both key components in keeping Americans and their allies safe. To accommodate this, the F-22 recently switched from AIM-9M to AIM-9X munitions, as the AIM-9M is an older missile, dating back to the Vietnam
May 16, 2017
AF defender elites open ‘SWAT’ eval course

Ruck sacks, M4 carbines and Beretta-M9s were placed on a table in front of six Airmen who geared up for a day of trial and error, through physical and mental strain April 28.
May 10, 2017
Air Force’s oldest fighter squadron celebrates centennial

The Air Force’s oldest fighter squadron celebrated its 100th year anniversary May 8. The 27th Fighter Squadron dates back to World War I and was originally organized at Kelly Field, Texas. It was later assigned to the 1st Pursuit Group in early 1918 and is now known as the 1st Operations Group.
March 10, 2017
Gen. James Holmes takes command of ACC

Service members of Air Combat Command welcomed its new commander during a change of command ceremony, Mar. 10.
March 2, 2017
JBLE welcomes President Trump

President Donald J. Trump greeted a crowd of service members, their families and friends as he made his first official visit to Joint Base Langley-Eustis and the Tidewater military community, March 2.