June 9, 2006

The new face of Mission Support

LANGLEY AFB, Va. — The new 1st Mission Support Group commander brought a unique set of experiences and perspectives to the table when he took responsibility of the group during a change of command ceremony Wednesday. The military term would be assumed command, but responsibility is one of Col. Brian Yolitz’s command messages. “We must all take responsibility for

June 9, 2006

TDY safety big concern for 1 FW

LANGLEY AFB, VA. — With many 1st Fighter Wing units assigned to temporary duty locations all over the country and around the world during the 101 Critical Days of Summer, 1st FW leadership wants all Airmen and supervisors to be especially careful. Brig. Gen. Burton Field, 1st FW commander, emphasized the point during his recent series of commander’s calls. “Summer’s

June 9, 2006

100,000 pounds, 60 days: Base runway project is underway

LANGLEY AFB, VA. — For the first time in years, a large portion of the Langley flight line, to include parts of the main runway, Taxiway Alpha, and the East and West Ramps, is being completely replaced with new concrete to provide the best possible wearing surfaces for America’s newest weapon system. With the projected replacement of 100,000 tons of runway, the base

June 9, 2006

Raptors find new nest in Alaska as Langley’s runway is repaired

ELMENDORF AFB, Alaska — ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska – After flying more than 3,200 miles over land, ocean, mountains and glaciers, six F-22A Raptors arrived here Tuesday. Though it is not the first time the Raptors have flown over snow-capped mountains, it is the first time they have flown outside of the continental United States and have been to Alaska. “It feels

May 19, 2006

New education laws ease tuition costs, moving woes

LANGLEY AFB, VA. — On April 6, Virginia Governor Timothy Kaine signed House Bill 695 and HB 240, which will take effect July 1. The two bills were created to ease education-related costs for military members and their families. HB 695 affords dependants of military members permanently stationed in Virginia the opportunity to apply for in-state tuition rates at any

May 19, 2006

Two Langley Airmen receive jail time for violating good order, discipline

LANGLEY AFB, VA. — Two Langley Airmen were found guilty during special courts-martial in April – one of desertion and the other of absent without leave (AWOL), dereliction of duty and making a false official statement. Their courts-martial are a reminder that good order and discipline are essential to mission accomplishment, and that behavior to the contrary will be

May 19, 2006

Langley commissary provides quality products, services for cheap

LANGLEY AFB, VA. — For the fifth year running, May is Commissary Awareness Month, when patrons and their families can save big on already affordable items; this year’s theme is “It’s Your Choice. Make It Healthy!” The commissary makes a daily effort to provide convenient shopping, healthy food choices and family-focused programs. “With extensive health and wellness

May 19, 2006

'Newest weapon system' also Air Force's best

LANGLEY AFB, VA. — The 315 Airmen of the 30th Intelligence Squadron were recognized as the Air Force’s 2005 Outstanding Intelligence Squadron of the Year April 18 at the annual Air Force Intelligence Awards Program banquet at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The men and women of the 30th IS are part of the Air Force’s newest weapons system, the AN/GSQ-272

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