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WARNING: CrossFit may cause fitness success
April 29, 2008
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Staff Sgt. Carlos Gonzales, an F-22A Raptor weapons load team member with the 27th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, does a forward squat thrust during his CrossFit workout April 30. CrossFit is an exercise program that encompasses the entire body. CrossFit is the principle strength and conditioning program for many police academies, military special operations units and hundreds of professional athletes worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Rogers)
Langley's got talent
March 24, 2008
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Jenna Rockett, daughter of Lt. Col. Kyle Rockett, Air Operations Squadron Delivery Control flight commander and Tina Rockett, won second place for her age group for the 2007 Air Force Family & Teen Talent Program and Commemorative Contest. Jenna competed against vocalists in her age group from 46 bases. (Photo courtesy/Jenna Rockett)
Airmen graduate with honor
March 7, 2008
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Langley's Honor Guard stands at attention during the graduation ceremony Feb. 21. Airmen who are interested in joining the honor guard must be E-1 to E-5 and can’t be on a medical waiver. During the ten day training, Airmen learn color guard, pall bearing, flag folding, firing parties and how to maintain military bearing and professionalism. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Gul Crockett)
The Eagle's Wing
February 21, 2008
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- The Eagle's Wing opened its doors in September 2007 and is sponsored and run by the chapel. The Internet café provides a variety of services and activities free of charge to Airmen living on and off base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Zachary Wolf)
Servicemembers spend special time with orphans
February 4, 2008
DJIBOUTI - Air Force Maj. Lanny Greenbaum feeds a baby during a visit to a Djibouti baby orphanage to help French nuns who run the facility for more than 60 babies and toddlers. Major Greenbaum, a Plain City, Ohio, native, is the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa information management officer. Servicemembers supporting the CJTF-HOA mission donate their time three times a week to help French nuns who run the facility feed the babies at dinner time. More than 60 babies and toddlers are cared for at the facility. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jennifer Redente)
AFPC civilian retires after 57 years service
January 31, 2008
Aeromedical evacuation: Helping the wounded survive the journey home
January 29, 2008
BALAD AIR BASE, Iraq -- Senior Airman Ryan Jackson, an aerospace medical technician at the Contingency Aeromedical Staging Facility, checks an echocardiogram machine in an ambulance here. The machine, commonly known as an EKG, uses ultrasound techniques to provide multi-dimensional imaging of the heart. Airman Jackson is deployed from Langley Air Force Base, Va. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. John Nimmo, Sr.)
What you won't hear on TV: One Langley Airman shares his story
December 14, 2007
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Staff Sgt. Nicholas Alessi of the 1st Civil Engineer Squadron was deployed to Iraq for a total of 282 days in 2007. Sergeant Alessi and other Airmen from the 1st CES have had increased roles during deployment - much like the Air Force Security Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Vernon Young)
379th EMDG Blood Transshipment Center: Pumping blood from the 'heart'
November 29, 2007
SPUTHWEST ASIA - Tech. Sgt. Joseph Pinkney (left) and Senior Airman Thomas Sullivan, 379th Expeditionary Medical Group Blood Transhipment Center, use the defense blood standard system to scan and track blodd products that are being shipped to Balad Air Base, Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Doug Olsen)
Behind the scenes Airmen accomplish major mission
October 29, 2007