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Delivering care to deployed chaplains
October 23, 2007
Master Sgt. Michael O’Donnell, 1st Fighter Wing Chapel superintendent, and Joanna McCormack, Catholic coordinator, take inventory of donations at the Bethel Manor Chapel Oct. 17. The items, which were donated by dorm residents, the Catholic and Protestant parishes and local Airmen, will be used will be shipped to deployed Air Force chaplains in Balad and Afghanistan. From there, items such as snacks, DVDs, game systems and clothing will be distributed to deployed servicemembers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Katrina Shellman)
Let the weapon loading begin
October 18, 2007
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Tech. Sgts. Thomas Harper, David Martens and Steve Breeden load an AIM-9 missile on station 3 of an F-22A during the weapons load competition at the 94th Fighter Squadron Oct. 17. This particular crew is from the Air National Guard's 192nd Fighter Wing, working out of the 94th Aircraft Maintenance Unit. The 27th and 71st AMUs will perform similar competitions and earn points based on the fastest and safest crew. After each crew loads their weapons, scores are tallied and a winning crew will be announced. These competitions are performed on a quarterly basis and these winners will compete for the Load Crew of the Year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Cecil C. McCloud)
Treat your feet right
October 16, 2007
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Staff Sgt Bruce Richey,480 Intelligence Wing noncommissioned officer in charge of weapons and tactics, watches as Lt. Col. Claudia Sands, 1st Medical Operations Squadron chief of podiatry, applies arch supports to his shoes during a “Treat Your Feet”class at the Langley Health and Wellness Center Oct. 12. The first class, which was held for active-duty members, educated people on how to avoid medical problems that may be caused by running or improper shoe wear. A class for family members and retirees and is scheduled for Oct. 19 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the HAWC. For more information, or to register, call the HAWC at 764-6321. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Katrina Shellman)
Security forces' defense prevails, 18-12
October 16, 2007
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Brooks Espy of the 1st Equipment Maintenance Squadron catches the first touchdown pass of the flag footgball game Oct. 15 despite the hands of Leonard Smith (top) and Bob Heiden of the 1st Security Forces Squadron. The 1st SFS’ defense prevailed, 18-12. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Vernon Young)
192nd FW activates at Langley
October 15, 2007
Maj. Gen. Robert B. Newman Jr., the Adjutant General of Virginia, hands the 192nd Fighter Wing guideon to Col. Jay M. Pearsall, 192nd Fighter Wing commander, during the 192nd’s unit activation ceremony at the 27th Fighter Squadron Oct. 13. The 192nd Fighter Wing is now officially integrated with the 1st Fighter Wing as an associate wing where both maintain separate administrative command, but share aircraft and equipment and work together functionally to accomplish the same mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Carlos J. Claudio)
Mind on the money
October 11, 2007
BALAD AIR BASE, Iraq -- Staff Sgt. Justin Gholston, 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing cashier, uses an automatic money counter to count the money used to cash checks from servicemembers here. This vital service gives Airmen the ability to access the right amount of funds to meet their needs. Sergeant Gholston is deployed from the 1st Comptroller Squadron at Langley. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Travis Edwards)
Try it on
October 11, 2007
Staff Sgt. Kevin Ferrara, 1st Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, places his fire coat over Cole Zadjel during a fire prevention week briefing at the Russ Child Development Center here Oct. 9. The goal of Fire Prevention Week is to educate children and adults on fire safety. Cole is the son of Staff Sgt. Erik Zajdel, 1st Security Forces Squadron training instructor, and Staff Sgt. Liza Zajdel, 1st Medical Operations Squadron mental health technician. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Vernon Young)
On your mark ...
October 11, 2007
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Airmen run in formation down the west flightline during the 1st Fighter Wing Safety Day, Oct. 5. The safety day was designed to educate Airmen on the importance of personal safety as well as the safety of others. The day’s events included the wingmen run, briefings from 1st FW commanders and group discussions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Chase Skylar DeMayo)
Intramural, PBA Experience Bowling League update
October 11, 2007
Keeping the skies safe
October 9, 2007
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Capt. Matt Buckner, an F-15 Eagle pilot assigned to the 71st Fighter Squadron here, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s 171st Air Refueling Wing during a combat air patrol mission in support of Operation Noble Eagle over Washington, D.C., Oct. 7. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Rogers)