May 19, 2006

Two Langley Airmen receive jail time for violating good order, discipline

LANGLEY AFB, VA. — Two Langley Airmen were found guilty during special courts-martial in April – one of desertion and the other of absent without leave (AWOL), dereliction of duty and making a false official statement. Their courts-martial are a reminder that good order and discipline are essential to mission accomplishment, and that behavior to the contrary will be

May 19, 2006

Langley commissary provides quality products, services for cheap

LANGLEY AFB, VA. — For the fifth year running, May is Commissary Awareness Month, when patrons and their families can save big on already affordable items; this year’s theme is “It’s Your Choice. Make It Healthy!” The commissary makes a daily effort to provide convenient shopping, healthy food choices and family-focused programs. “With extensive health and wellness

May 19, 2006

'Newest weapon system' also Air Force's best

LANGLEY AFB, VA. — The 315 Airmen of the 30th Intelligence Squadron were recognized as the Air Force’s 2005 Outstanding Intelligence Squadron of the Year April 18 at the annual Air Force Intelligence Awards Program banquet at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The men and women of the 30th IS are part of the Air Force’s newest weapons system, the AN/GSQ-272

May 19, 2006

ACC command chief discusses coming changes within force

LANGLEY AFB, VA. — Chief Master Sgt. David Popp (pronounced pōpe), Air Combat Command command chief master sergeant, talked about changes in the Air Force, such as new uniforms and drawdowns, during a Langley Top Three meeting recently. “The best way to talk about the Air Force today is to talk about change,” he said. Chief Popp illustrated the first change by

May 19, 2006

LRS troops return from Manas

LANGLEY AFB, VA. — After four months at Manas Air Base, Kyrgyzstan, nine members of the 1st Logistics Readiness Squadron and one member of the 1st Civil Engineer Squadron returned home at 4 a.m. May 12, from their four month deployment in support of operations in Southwest Asia. For Senior Master Sgt. Gerald Johnson, 1st CES, this was his fourth deployment. This

May 11, 2006

Air Force unveils new concert series

LANGLEY AFB, VA. — The United States Air Force Heritage of America Band at Langley will debut the “Great Composers Series” Memorial Day weekend. The concerts will be held May 26 at Jamestown High School in Williamsburg, May 27 at Christopher Newport University’s Ferguson Center and May 28 at Willett Hall in Portsmouth.  The concerts will feature major works by

May 11, 2006

Local crew chief crowned Miss East Coast USA

LANGLEY AFB, VA. — When Airman 1st Class Tammi Golden heard her name called, she wasn’t sure she heard right. The 94th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief was packing up, tired and ready to go home April 2, sure she hadn’t won a single category, when her name was called. Airman Golden was Miss East Coast USA Virginia. “I was in shock,” she said. “I had to look at my

May 11, 2006

Servicemembers, civilians must obey flight line photography restrictions

LANGLEY AFB, VA. — You never know what might be in the background. An innocent picture of you and your buddies out on the flight line might seem okay, but one open panel or security measure in the image behind you and your friendly photo becomes photo intelligence. The 1st Fighter Wing has procedures in place to help people get squadron or unit photos or assist local

May 1, 2006

Veterans, separating military eligible for career counseling

LANGLEY AFB, VA. — In an effort to better prepare active-duty, separating and retired military members and their spouses for the civilian job sector, the Family Support Center has teamed with the Virginia Employment Commission to offer career counseling every Thursday. The sessions, offered noon to 4 p.m., are designed to answer any questions the customer may have

May 1, 2006

A warfighter's words of wisdom

LANGLEY AFB, VA. — Today, after 25 years of service, the 1st Operations Group deputy commander hangs up his flight suit and leaves this “fraternity.” Col. JJ Blessing may still be a little wet behind the ears from his fini flight, but this experienced veteran has seen a lot of changes through the years. When he went into the Air Force Academy in 1977, the only Airmen