U.S. Air Force Col. Steven P. Dillenburger, 633d Air Base Wing deputy commander, briefs Amy Van Blarcom-Lackey, Environmental Protection Agency Mid-Atlantic regional administrator, about the Installation Remediation Program at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Sept. 30, 2025. The IRP was initiated to restore cleanup sites across the base and ensure they can be repurposed for beneficial use of Squadrons on the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donnell Ramsey)
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. -- The canopy locked shut, and suddenly the world outside fell away. It was just me, my pilot and the sleek lines of a T-38 Talon rumbling down the runway. The engines roared, the vibration spread through the floor and into my bones, and in an instant, we were airborne.
My anticipation had been built for days after being selected for an incentive flight, a rare privilege, only a few ever experience. I spent a morning in classrooms learning flight physiology, survival techniques and the rigorous safety procedures pilots rely on. Aircrew Flight Equipment technicians fitted me with my gear: a helmet, oxygen mask, G-suit and survival vest, transforming me from a visitor on the flight line into a capable member...
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. – Every service member faces challenges. Whether it's high operational tempos, frequent relocations, long deployments, or time away from loved ones, these stressors can take a serious toll on one's mental health and overall well-being. At Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, leadership and support teams work proactively to ensure no one has to face these challenges alone.
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