May 19, 2006

ACC command chief discusses coming changes within force

LANGLEY AFB, VA. — Chief Master Sgt. David Popp (pronounced pōpe), Air Combat Command command chief master sergeant, talked about changes in the Air Force, such as new uniforms and drawdowns, during a Langley Top Three meeting recently. “The best way to talk about the Air Force today is to talk about change,” he said. Chief Popp illustrated the first change by

May 19, 2006

LRS troops return from Manas

LANGLEY AFB, VA. — 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

May 11, 2006

Air Force unveils new concert series

LANGLEY AFB, VA. — The United States Air Force Heritage of America Band at Langley will debut the “Great Composers Series” Memorial Day weekend. The concerts will be held May 26 at Jamestown High School in Williamsburg, May 27 at Christopher Newport University’s Ferguson Center and May 28 at Willett Hall in Portsmouth.  The concerts will feature major works by

May 11, 2006

Local crew chief crowned Miss East Coast USA

LANGLEY AFB, VA. — When Airman 1st Class Tammi Golden heard her name called, she wasn’t sure she heard right. The 94th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief was packing up, tired and ready to go home April 2, sure she hadn’t won a single category, when her name was called. Airman Golden was Miss East Coast USA Virginia. “I was in shock,” she said. “I had to look at my

May 11, 2006

Servicemembers, civilians must obey flight line photography restrictions

LANGLEY AFB, VA. — 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

May 1, 2006

Veterans, separating military eligible for career counseling

LANGLEY AFB, VA. — In an effort to better prepare active-duty, separating and retired military members and their spouses for the civilian job sector, the Family Support Center has teamed with the Virginia Employment Commission to offer career counseling every Thursday. The sessions, offered noon to 4 p.m., are designed to answer any questions the customer may have

May 1, 2006

A warfighter's words of wisdom

LANGLEY AFB, VA. — 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

April 20, 2006

Stay down!

April 20, 2006

Up close and personal with Langley's working dogs

April 20, 2006

Best in show

LANGLEY AFB, VA. — Even sitting still, Tech. Sgt. James “Bootcy” Coleman’s custom watermelon-candy-colored 2003 Yamaha YZF R1 screams fast. Its speed is highlighted by the picture sitting in front of the 1,000 cc motorcycle, which depicts the front wheel of Sergeant James’ motorcycle pulling off the ground, as he begins to run a quarter mile. “The fastest quarter