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Adding comfort
December 18, 2007 — MORE

Cards for Troops help spread holiday cheer
December 17, 2007 — Editor's note: Senior Airman Amber Sams is currently deployed from Langley's 1st Services Squadron.What began as a small idea soon became a big initiative for an Airman here. She had no idea what she was in for when she asked her small hometown of Morocco, Ind., for Christmas cards. But soon, the boxes started pouring in. "Last time I was deployed... MORE

BALAD AIR BASE, Iraq -- Senior Airman Amber Sams, a 332nd Expeditionary Services Squadron recreation coordinator deployed from Langley Air Force Base, Va., and Frances Gonzalez, Cards for Troops volunteer, pass out holiday cards to Capt. Colleen Lamp and Tech. Sgt. John Lafauci, both from the 332nd Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron intermediate care ward here. Captain Colleen Lamp and Sergeant Lafauci are deployed from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.(U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Terri Barriere)

Tips to manage holiday spending
December 17, 2007 — Managing holiday spending doesn't have to be difficult. Here are some tips to help manage holiday spending for this year and years to come. Create a budget The most important task is to create a budget to see how much money you have to spend during the holiday season. Then, make a list of everything you'll need to purchase, including items such as... MORE

Crash and recovery
December 17, 2007 — MORE

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Senior Airman Brian Miezejeski (left), 1st Equipment Maintenance Squadron F-15 crew chief explains the dynamics of crash and recovery equipment to other crew chiefs during an evaluation Dec. 14, which tested the 1st EMS’ response to a simulated aircraft crash. Crew chiefs must be prepared to respond to emergencies at any given time, in any weather condition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Vernon Young)

Langley Airmen graduate ALS
December 14, 2007 — The following Airmen graduated from Langley Airman Leadership School, Class 08-A Dec. 13:1st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Senior Airman Kyle Kurowski Senior Airman Brandon Cruz Senior Airman Gregory Land Senior Airman Nicholas Lanna Senior Airman Paul Dewalt Senior Airman Michael Schnadenberg Senior Airman Randy Wallace Senior Airman Ashley Zuber... MORE

Cookies because we care
December 14, 2007 — With more than 2,000 dozen cookies collected this year, the Langley Officers' Spouses' Club exceeded its goal to provide one dozen cookies to every dormitory Airmen during their annual cookie drive. The mass amounts of cookies donated by the Langley community, civic organizations, local schools, churches and businesses were collected and packaged... MORE

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- More than 2,000 dozen cookies were donated to the Airmen’s cookie drive Dec. 14. The cookies were distributed by the Langley Officers' Spouses Club to dormitory residence and other base personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. April Wickes)

Tax center seeks volunteers
December 13, 2007 — The 1st Fighter Wing Tax Team needs volunteers to serve as volunteer income tax assistance representatives. The 1st Fighter Wing Tax Team provides free tax preparation services. The 2006-2007 tax program was a tremendous success, helping save the Langley community more than $600,000 in tax preparation and filing fees. "We're soliciting volunteer... MORE

F-22 receives FOC status at Langley
December 13, 2007 — F-22 Raptors here reached Full Operational Capability Dec. 12, according to Gen. John D.W. Corley, Air Combat Command commander. The announcement officially makes Langley's F-22 squadrons combat-ready. FOC for the F-22 means the aircraft are now ready for global engagement, said Lt. Col. Mark Hansen, Air Combat Command F-22 integration officer... MORE

F-22 Raptors fly in formation. Lockheed Martin delivered the 100th F-22 to the Air Force Aug. 29 in Marietta, Ga., and the latest aircraft will be assigned to the 90th Fighter Squadron at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Rogers)

F-15s undergo further extensive technical inspections
December 13, 2007 — Air Force maintainers continue to perform methodical and time-intensive inspections on all F-15A, B, C and D model aircraft which are revealing more cracks in the aircraft longerons. The discovery of more structural damage in the F-15s prompted the Dec. 3 stand-down order from Air Combat Command Commander Gen. John Corley. The decision follows... MORE

OPERATION NOBLE EAGLE -- An F-15C Eagle from Langley Air Force Base, Va., flies over Washington during an early morning combat air patrol mission in support of Operation Noble Eagle. Operations Noble Eagle and Enduring Freedom are not only a joint U.S. campaign, they are combined campaigns. Coalition allies have flown nearly 1,000 missions, highlighting international resolve in the war on terrorism. NATO partners deployed forces to the US for the first time to help defend American air space. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Greg L. Davis)

AF announces virtual in-system supplemental promotions
December 12, 2007 — The December In-System Supplemental release, scheduled for Dec. 13 at 8 a.m. Central Standard Time, will be the first use of the virtual enlisted promotion release for monthly in-system releases. The Air Force went to virtual notification Nov. 14 with the release of the chief master sergeant list. More than 400 selected for chief logged in to learn... MORE

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