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New education laws ease tuition costs, moving woes
May 19, 2006 — On April 6, Virginia Governor Timothy Kaine signed House Bill 695 and HB 240, which will take effect July 1. The two bills were created to ease education-related costs for military members and their families. HB 695 affords dependants of military members permanently stationed in Virginia the opportunity to apply for in-state tuition rates at any... MORE

'Newest weapon system' also Air Force's best
May 19, 2006 — 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... MORE

LRS troops return from Manas
May 19, 2006 — 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... MORE

Servicemembers, civilians must obey flight line photography restrictions
May 11, 2006 — 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... MORE

A warfighter's words of wisdom
May 1, 2006 — 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... MORE

Volunteers ease filing burden
April 20, 2006 — If the idea of looking at W-2’s, 1040’s and bank statements doesn’t appeal to you, you’re not the only one. Many people who shudder at the thought of doing their own taxes are willing to pay a hefty sum for a certified public accountant to prepare, analyze and verify their financial documents to make sure that their taxes are paid properly. But at... MORE

Volunteering: sacrifice to some, hobby to others
April 17, 2006 — To some, the word “volunteer” brings to mind personal sacrifice. But, to the 1st Fighter Wing weapons safety manager, volunteering is ranked among his other hobbies like waterskiing, weightlifting, snow skiing and riding ATVs. Tech. Sgt. Jeff Cooke, a Ticonderoga, N.Y. native, has been volunteering his time to such agencies as Habitat for Humanity,... MORE

Air Force transportation runs Army supply lines
April 3, 2006 — The supply lines become the front lines for the Air Force when it provides ground force convoy security for the Army.The 1058th Gun Truck Company, United States Air Force, under command of the 561st Corps Support Battalion, United States Army, is a unit that provides security for the roadways in Iraq. Created specifically for this mission, the... MORE

Med Group phone number change lessens busy signals, wait times
April 3, 2006 — The 1st Medical Group will introduce an $835,000 consolidated telephone system Jan. 14, which will greatly reduce the chance of patients getting a busy signal when they call the 1st Fighter Wing Hospital and greatly increase patient’s first-call resolution for health care.The new system introduces a “One-Number-Required” to access health care on... MORE

Langley F-15 program celebrates 30th anniversary
April 3, 2006 — Blazoned across the August 28, 1975 edition of the Flyer, the headline said it all: “1st TFW to nest Eagles; F-15s cleared for home here.” The excitement did nothing but crescendo for the next four months as the 1st Tactical Fighter Wing geared up to bed down the new air superiority fighter. Target date: January 9, 1976.An operations order, known... MORE

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