Joint Base Langley-Eustis to conduct aircraft mishap exercise on July 18

FILE IMAGE, Sept. 11, 2018: A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor takes off in preparation to relocate in advance of hurricane Florence at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Sept. 11, 2018. The 1st Fighter Wing and 192nd FW worked together to have all aircraft moved out of Langley Air Force Base to avoid possible impacts from the storm. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anthony Nin Leclerec)

by: Kevin Cheek

Posted: Jul 16, 2024 / 05:34 PM EDT

Updated: Jul 16, 2024 / 05:34 PM EDT

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — An aircraft mishap exercise will be conducted at Joint Base Langley-Eustis will on July, 18.

According to JBLE, the exercise is necessary to evaluate safety precautions, emergency response, checklists, and standard operating procedures should an aircraft mishap occur.

The start time of the exercise will not be announced, however, residents and visitors may notice an increase of emergency response personnel and vehicles on Fort Eustis.

JBLE does not expect customer service areas and entry control points to be impacted by the exercise.

Some residents may hear loud messages broadcasted over the installation’s notification system.