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Raptor Demo Team enraptures students
April 23, 2009
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Maj. Dave "Zeke" Skalicky, F-22A Raptor Demonstration Team pilot, answers questions from third graders at Thalia Elementary School in Virginia Beach April 22. The F-22 Demonstration Team visited schools throughout the local community as a part of Hampton Roads Air Force Week activities. This week is a chance to tell their Air Force story, showcase warfighting capabilities and thank the community for their support. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tabitha Kuykendall)
Secretary of Air Force speaks on future of Air, Space & Cyber Power
April 23, 2009
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley, addresses the local community during "Leadership For the Future," a senior leaders panel discussion on leadership for the future, at the Williamsburg Hospitality House in Williamsburg, Va. April 23. (U.S. Air Force/Senior Airman Scott Aldridge)
Hometown hero flies with the Thunderbirds
April 23, 2009
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Staff Sgt. Robbin Bailon, Thunderbirds flight equipment technician, adjusts a helmet while fitting Trooper Kurt Johnson, Virginia State Police, for his flight suit here April 23. Trooper Johnson was awarded a hometown hero certificate along with a flight for saving a little girl from a burning car on her third birthday. "I didn't even think, if it were one of my sons, I would've done the same thing," said Trooper Johnson. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Vernon Young)
Joint Air Power lands on Virginia Beach
April 22, 2009
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- 38th Rescue Squadron pararescuemen, Moody Air Force Base, Ga., showcase their critical role during the Joint Air Power Demonstration at Virginia Beach boardwalk April 22. This is one of many events going on in the Hampton Roads area as the Air Force members say "thank you" to the community during Hampton Roads Air Force Week. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christina M. Styer)
Air Force Medical Support Agency Commander briefs students
April 22, 2009
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Brig. Gen. Byron Hepburn, Assistant Surgeon General of the Air Force, speaks about aeromedical evacuations while providing an overview of the Air Force medical service to medical students April 22. The students are studying at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Levi Collins)
Langley named Tree City USA
April 21, 2009
Baseball fans witness AF pitch
April 21, 2009
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Maj. Dave Skalicky, F-22 Raptor Aerial Demonstration Team pilot, throws the first pitch of the Norfolk Tides baseball season opener April 20 during Air Force Week. AF Week is the Air Force's chance to thank those who support the military through a variety of events. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Scott Aldridge)
AF introduces "Havoc" to students
April 20, 2009
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va.-- Cadet Ryan Kerns, United States Air Force Academy junior and falconer, shows the children of Alfred Forrest Elementary School in Hampton, Va. the academy’s school bird ambassador "Havoc", a Peregrine Falcon April 20. Cadet Kerns is visiting schools during Air Force Week to educate students about the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Gul Crockett)
Hampton Roads community honors America's veterans
April 20, 2009
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE Va. -- James Holt, 3rd District American Legion commander, salutes during the playing of the national anthem during Hampton Roads Air Force Week's Honoring America's Veterans ceremony April 20. Air Force Week is the Air Force's chance to thank those who support the military through a variety of free events. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Zachary Wolf)
Air Force Week commences at Hampton Roads
April 20, 2009
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va.-- Members of the Air Force Honor Guard perform during opening ceremony of the Hampton Roads Air Force Week April 18. The ceremony kicked off a week of activities that will allow the community an opportunity to meet Air Force members, see how they help protect America, and allow them to say “thank you” for their support. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Gul Crockett)