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 Kendall visits JB Langley-EustisPublished Sept. 27, 2022
                        
                        
                        633rd Air Base Wing Public Affairs
                **JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. (AFNS) --**
                Secretary of the Air Force **Frank Kendall** made his first visit to **Joint Base Langley-Eustis**, Sept. 23, to observe the missions of **Air Combat Command** headquarters and four ACC wings.SECAF visits JBLEAirmen salute as Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall arrives at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 23, 2022. Kendall toured multiple units throughout JBLE, Air Combat Command’s only joint base, meeting with Airmen and leaders to foster open communication and listen to firsthand concerns of military members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mikaela Smith)
            
            
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During his time at JB Langley-Eustis, Kendall visited several units where he discussed key issues, emphasized strategic intent, recognized Airmen and discussed the way ahead during an all-call.
“It’s always great to get out and talk to people and hear their feedback on the things we’re working on,” Kendall said.
The secretary’s first stop was the 497th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group, where he observed what Airmen in the intelligence community are doing to maintain their status as a global leader in networked ISR operations, from humanitarian assistance to major world conflict.
After several stops throughout the installation, Kendall held an all-call with Airmen and **Guardians** across JBLE, detailing his vision for the force.SECAF visits JBLESecretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall walks with Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, after arriving at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 23, 2022. ACC organizes, trains and equips Airmen to control the air, space and cyberspace and is responsible for providing the combat power and the support that ensures mission success for America's warfighting commands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chloe Shanes)
            
            
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    SECAF visits Joint Base Langley-Eustis.Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall is greeted by 480th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing leadership at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 23, 2022. The 480th ISRW is the Air Force leader in globally networked ISR operations, functionally aligned to span the full spectrum of ISR operations, from humanitarian assistance to major world conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mikaela Smith)
            
            
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    SECAF visits Joint Base Langley-Eustis.Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall pauses while giving a speech during an Air Combat Command all-call at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 23, 2022. During Kendall's first visit to JB Langley-Eustis, met with enlisted Airmen, discussed Air Force priorities with base leadership and toured multiple units as Airmen showcased why the installation is defining the next generation of air dominance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mikaela Smith)
            
            
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“I’d like to discuss a little bit more about my priorities and what I’m trying to accomplish in my tenure,” Kendall said, explaining his goals for the future force through seven **Operational Imperatives**.
Kendall used these imperatives to highlight the importance of ACC’s role as the primary provider of combat airpower – something he witnessed firsthand during his visit; however, this could not be accomplished without the teamwork of service members across the base.
“It's an honor to have Secretary Kendall visit Joint Base Langley-Eustis," said **Col. Gregory Beaulieu**, JB Langley-Eustis installation commander. “This is an opportunity to showcase how we integrate and optimize five wings, seven brigades and more than 60 mission partners, including Air Combat Command headquarters.”
Kendall’s final stop was to the **1st Fighter Wing**, home of the only service-retained **F-22 Raptor** combat wing. During his visit, 1st FW leaders showcased how current and future Raptor Agile Capability Release modifications to the F-22’s hardware and software over the next decade will enable them to continue delivering airpower worldwide at a moment’s notice to keep pace with our adversaries.
“We want Secretary Kendall to leave here with a better understanding of some of our challenges and where we need his advocacy, but more importantly, we want to leave a lasting impression of the phenomenal job our service members and civilians do to deliver global airpower from right here in Hampton Roads,” Beaulieu said.LR 



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