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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 23, 2007 — Although more than 40,000 women die from breast cancer each year, 2 million will survive, according to the American Cancer Society.As one of the most common types of cancer in women, there are many risk factors associated with the disease, including, age, genetics, family history, obesity and level of activity; no one knows for sure what causes... MORE

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Christopher Boitz)

Delivering care to deployed chaplains
October 23, 2007 — Parishioners from Langley Chapel community gathered at the Bethel Chapel Oct. 17 to pack up the first of several shipments of care packages for Langley's deployed chaplains and the Airmen to whom they minister. So far, the "Head-to-Toe" deployed ministry project has collected and shipped 13 boxes of clothing, snack and drink items to Chaplains... MORE

Master Sgt. Michael O’Donnell, 1st Fighter Wing Chapel superintendent, and Joanna McCormack, Catholic coordinator, take inventory of donations at the Bethel Manor Chapel Oct. 17. The items, which were donated by dorm residents, the Catholic and Protestant parishes and local Airmen, will be used will be shipped to deployed Air Force chaplains in Balad and Afghanistan. From there, items such as snacks, DVDs, game systems and clothing will be distributed to deployed servicemembers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Katrina Shellman)

192nd FW activates at Langley
October 15, 2007 — Members of the 192nd Fighter Wing made their move to Langley official during the 192nd FW's activation ceremony, held at the 27th Fighter Squadron here Oct. 13. The ceremony enacted the 192nd's activation order given Oct. 1, transferring the 192nd FW from the Richmond International Airport in Sandston, Va., to Langley. As part of the Total Force... MORE

Maj. Gen. Robert B. Newman Jr., the Adjutant General of Virginia, hands the 192nd Fighter Wing guideon to Col. Jay M. Pearsall, 192nd Fighter Wing commander, during the 192nd’s unit activation ceremony at the 27th Fighter Squadron Oct. 13. The 192nd Fighter Wing is now officially integrated with the 1st Fighter Wing as an associate wing where both maintain separate administrative command, but share aircraft and equipment and work together functionally to accomplish the same mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Carlos J. Claudio)

Intramural, PBA Experience Bowling League update
October 11, 2007 — Here are the weekly updates for Langley's Intramural Bowling League and the PBA Experience League: Intramural report:The sports fan is witnessing parity creep into all of today's professional sports. Some will say that baseball isn't that way. Yes, the Yankees made the post season but for the fourth year in a row they were ousted in the first round... MORE

You never know who's listening
October 9, 2007 — The Air Force uses telephones, cell phones, radios, fax machines, pagers, computer networks and other wired and wireless electronic devices every day to conduct official business. And every day, these telecommunication systems are unsecured and vulnerable to monitoring by adversaries of the United States. Monitoring that could provide information... MORE

LOSC tourney exceeds goal
October 4, 2007 — The second annual Langley Officers' Spouses Club Charitable Golf Tournament ended on a swing, surpassing their previous year's fundraiser total of $3,600. The more than $4,800 raised from the tournament will be used for the LOSC scholarship fund. "It was a great success," said Laurie Frampton, LOSC golf tournament coordinator. "We're thrilled to be... MORE

Doug Henley, a management consultant for Air Combat Command Directorate of Requirements, tees off during the Langley Officers' Spouses Club golf tournament Sept. 29. The second annual LOSC Charitable Golf Tournament raised more than $4,800, surpassing their goal of $3,600. Money raised will be used for the LOSC scholarship fund. (Photo courtesy/Robin Henley)

Intramural, PBA Experience Bowling League update
October 4, 2007 — Here are the weekly updates for Langley's Intramural Bowling League and the PBA Experience League:Intramural reportThe league has gone through one-quarter of the schedule following last Wednesday's position round. Last year's runner-up to the base champion, GCIC "A", have now placed themselves on the top of the table by posting a 6 - 2 victory over... MORE

Langley privatization: A done deal
October 3, 2007 — At midnight Sept. 27, BLB Family Housing assumed ownership of all family housing on Barksdale, Langley and Bolling Air Force Bases, bringing the privatization deals to a close.At the closing, Langley housing was renamed "The Landings at Langley" and throughout the next seven years, will be completely transformed into world-class communities, said... MORE

Learn ways to keep your family, pets safe during Fire Prevention Week
October 3, 2007 — The Langley Fire Department will provide information on fire safety during Fire Prevention Week , which is scheduled for Oct. 7 to 13.Most people are familiar with the phrase "Stop, Drop and Roll!" and simply following those three words if on fire, can save lives. The fire department said the same is true about this year's theme "Practice Your... MORE

Airman 1st Class Aaron Rogers, 1st Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, and Mr. Bill Sorrell, 1st CES emergency communications center supervisor, demonstrate how to administer oxygen to Blaze using Langley's newly purchased pet oxygen masks. The Langley and Bethel Fire Departments will be out and about providing information on fire prevention Oct. 7-13, which is National Fire Prevention Week. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher L. Ingersoll)

Military members lose interest in loans
October 1, 2007 — Military members will find less interest in payday loans and payday lenders will find less money in the military beginning Oct. 1. The change is an amendment to the 2007 Defense Authorization Bill, passed Sept. 30, 2006, which allows Congress to limit the amount of interest payday lenders can charge service members, capping high-interest loans at... MORE

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