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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

Keep 'em operating
December 12, 2007 — MORE

BALAD AIR BASE, Iraq -- Senior Airman Justin White, a 332nd Expeditionary Communications Squadron small computers technician, reattaches the face plate of a repaired desktop computer here. Airman White is deployed from Langley Air Force Base, Va. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Terri Barriere)

Anyone for coffee?
December 12, 2007 — MORE

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Diane Luckring, manager of Aromas Coffee Shop, sorts through items as she prepares for customers at the Langley food court Dec. 11. The shop, which opened Dec. 1, offers coffee, tea, fresh pastries, donuts, chicken and tuna sandwiches and soup. The hours of operation are Mondays through Fridays 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Vernon Young)

Santa Arrives
December 10, 2007 — MORE

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va.--The Grinch, Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and elves arrive at the Shellbank Youth Center for "Breakfast With Santa" Dec. 8. Santa came to listen to children’s Christmas wishes. More than 800 people attended the event, which consisted of many activities including breakfast, writing letters to Santa and decorating ornaments. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. April Wickes)

Hockey players break the ice with F-22 Demo Team
December 6, 2007 — Air Combat Command's F-22 Demonstration Team hosted the Norfolk Admirals hockey team Dec. 4 to show the players the Air Force's newest jet and meet some of the Airmen who fly and maintain it. The players were treated to an F-22 demonstration by Maj. Paul "Max" Moga, which showcased the jet's precision aerial maneuvers and demonstrated the unique... MORE

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va.--Maj. Paul "Max" Moga, F-22 Demo Team pilot, explains the Air Force's only fifth-generation jet to the Norfolk Admirals hockey team here Dec. 4. The Admirals are the top developmental affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Rogers)

Lighting up the holiday season
December 5, 2007 — MORE

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va -- Xander Collins (center), son of Capt. Jason Collins, and Sean McCall (right), son of Army Lt. Col. Mike McCall, assigned to Fort Monroe, receive gifts from Santa Claus during the Langley holiday tree lighting Dec. 2. Community members gathered to light the tree and sing Christmas carols to celebrate the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Vernon Young)

Langley Airmen recognized for excellence
December 5, 2007 — The following Langley Airmen were recognized for excellence: 9TH AIR FORCELt. Gen. Leo Marquez Awards Munitions and Missile Maintenance Squadron Award, Company Grade Officer Manager Capt. Dale Robertson, 1st Maintenance Operations Squadron Outstanding Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Award, Technical SupervisorStaff Sgt. Albert Murphy, 1st Aircraft... MORE

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