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Mosquito aerial spraying scheduled for local area
June 13, 2008
The West Nile Virus was isolated in 1937 and is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes. The disease usually causes a mild inflammation of the brain, accompanied by fever, headache, body aches, vomiting, skin rash and swollen lymph glands. However, the vast majority of people develop no symptoms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tim Chacon)
‘To help clean the world’
June 13, 2008
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Isabelle Ebert and her father, Chief Master Sgt. Don Ebert, 1st Aerospace Medicine Squadron flight chief, work together to pick up trash during Langley’s 20th annual Clean the Bay Day June 7. Chief Ebert and his daughter were part of 187 volunteers that collected 1.25 tons of trash. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. April Wickes)
'Showdown: Air Combat' premieres June 15
June 13, 2008
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- The Discovery Military Channel filmed an episode here March 11. The episode, which is part of the series "Showdown: Air Combat," will focus on the F-22 and its capabilities. Maj. Paul Moga, F-22 demonstration team pilot, will host the series, which is scheduled to premiere in June and will highlight different military aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Cecil C. McCloud)
Mastering the MARE
June 12, 2008
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Firefighters from Newport News, Squad 6, transport Airman 1st Class Bryan Ross, simulated patient and 1st Dental Squadron dental lab technician, to a Sentara Medical Group helicopter destined for Riverside Hospital during a major accident response exercise here June 11. The MARE was conducted to train base personnel on emergency response procedures and to establish working agreements with local civilian agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Barry Loo)
LOSC awards scholarships to spouses and seniors
June 12, 2008
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Military spouses' and high school senior dependents assemble for a group photo during the Langley Officers' Spouses Club 2008 scholarship reception May 28. The LOSC awarded more than $9,000 in scholarships for academic excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Vernon Young)
1st CES defeats 1st LRS
June 10, 2008
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Tech. Sgt. Danny Bowlin, 1st Logistics Readiness Squadron softball coach, swings the bat before a national league game against the 1st Civil Engineer Squadron June 9. Despite the efforts of the 1st LRS, the 1st CES won 18-14. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Vernon Young)
71st FS changes command
June 10, 2008
AirPower over Hampton Roads kicks off June 20
June 10, 2008
The Royal Air Force Red Arrows Demonstration Team will perform at this year’s AirPower Over Hampton Roads air show June 20 to 22. © CROWN COPYRIGHT/MOD/RAFAT
SECDEF visits ACC; discusses leadership changes, praises Airmen
June 10, 2008
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Audience members look on as U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates speaks at the base theater June 9. Secretary Gates spoke about the transition to new Air Force leadership after the resignations of Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. T. Michael Mosley and Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne. “Embrace accountability in all you do,” Secretary Gates said. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Barry Loo)
Airman graduate FTAC June 13
June 9, 2008