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Safest Summer Ever
July 18, 2008 — This summer has been the safest ever for Air Combat Command, said Frank Altamura, ACC ground safety chief. The Air Force has seen a reduction in safety mishaps this year, and ACC is experiencing an even greater reduction. For the first time, the command hasn't had any fatalities in the first eight weeks of the 101 Critical Days of Summer. "We're... MORE

Air Force to honor international contributions
July 17, 2008 — The secretary of the Air Force has established an annual award to honor outstanding and innovative contributions to international affairs. Launched in January, the Air Force International Affairs Excellence Award recognizes the one Air Force person judged to be most effective in building, sustaining, expanding and guiding enduring international... MORE

It's not too late to claim your economic stimulus payment
July 16, 2008 — The last of the economic stimulus checks went out June 11 under the planned payment schedule, which was a timetable for tax returns filed before April 15. However, the Internal Revenue Service will continue processing tax returns and issuing economic stimulus checks for much of the year. It is not too late to file a return to claim an economic... MORE

1st FW staff agencies name 2008 second quarter award winners
July 15, 2008 — The 1st Fighter Wing staff agencies 2008 second quarter award winners are: Company Grade Officer of the Quarter 1st Lt. Antoine N. MunfakhSenior Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter Senior Master Sgt. Michael T. O'DonnellNoncommissioned Officer of the Quarter Staff Sgt. Renieka D. PepperAirman of the Quarter Airman 1st Class Jade V. PinaCivilian... MORE

Academy cadets learn from Team Langley
July 15, 2008 — Air Force Academy cadets visited Langley June 23 through July 11 to gain perspective on day-to-day life as Airmen. The 11 cadets participated in Operation Air Force, a three-week summer program that pairs cadets with enlisted senior noncommissioned officers and field grade officers giving cadets a first-hand experience that cannot be replicated in... MORE

Chiefs vs. Colonels
July 15, 2008 — MORE

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va, -- Col. Joe Simpson, Air Combat Command, swings at a ball during a Chiefs vs. Colonels softball game July 10. Langley chiefs and colonels get together annually to play softball. Colonel Simpson's hits helped lead the colonels to win, 24-16. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Vernon Young)

Base continues environmental efforts
July 15, 2008 — Environmental efforts here take another step forward this summer as the 1st Civil Engineer Squadron teams with contractors to clean up three of the base's five remaining problem sites. The sites include a former landfill, a portion of a former entomology building and lead-contaminated sediment in the Lighter-Than-Air cove of the Back River. "We... MORE

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va – Mr. John Tice, 1st Civil Engineer Squadron environmental restoration chief, explains the cleanup process of Langley’s Landfill 17 to Col. Kevin Altman, 1st Mission Support Group commander, during a monthly base civil engineer update here July 2. The restoration process began in the spring and is scheduled for completion in October 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Vernon Young)

Baby sets Langley record
July 15, 2008 — At 13 pounds and 4 ounces, Falcon Green, son of Capt. Tevan and Chy Green, set a record July 3 as the biggest baby born at the hospital here. Delivery logs dating to the 1930s allowed labor and delivery to confirm Falcon's record weight, according to Ms. Nicole Henderson, a registered nurse with the hospital's labor and delivery section. "She was... MORE

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. – Mrs. Chy Green, wife of Capt. Teven Green, holds her son Falcon Green at the hospital here July 5. Weighing 13 pounds and 4 ounces, Falcon is the biggest baby born naturally at Langley. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. April Wickes)

Airmen complete FTAC July 18
July 14, 2008 — The following Airmen graduated Langley's First-Term Airman Center July 18: 1st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airman 1st Class Joel Banks Airman 1st Class Shane Dollar Airman 1st Class Scott Hinves Airman 1st Class Ryan Hollis Airman 1st Class Christopher Rohach Airman 1st Class Micheal Towne Airman1st Class Christopher Vitt Airman 1st Class... MORE

Transforming acquisitions
July 11, 2008 — MORE

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Col. Mark Hobson, Air Force Material Command installation acquisition center provisional director, Wright-Paterson Air Force Base, Ohio, speaks to local business and industry personnel at Newport News, Va., July 10, regarding an installation acquisition transformation. Colonel Hobson spoke to the audience about the Air Force's new regional-based procurement methods and how Hampton Roads will become home to one of five regional contracting centers. The center is scheduled to stand up in 2011, and will bring about 400 new contracting personnel to the area. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Barry Loo)

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