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Hold still
June 7, 2007
Brian Dorr (left) and Brian Washburn (right), research biologists from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Wildlife Research Center, work together to place a global positioning unit tag on an osprey in the Little Back River near Langley June 1. The GPS units are used in Langley's Satellite Tracking Program, which monitors the birds’ behavioral and flight patterns. This information is used to conserve natural resourses and also prevent bird strikes on aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Scott Aldridge)
Littering: a fatal mistake
May 31, 2007
Osprey 48, one of the birds from Langley's Satellite Tracking Program, became tangled in a plastic bag in a duck blind on the Little Back River in Hampton. It was likely the osprey was gathering debris from her nest when she became trapped and died of stress and starvation, according to Tom Olexa, a U.S. Department of Agriculture wildlife biologist with the 1st Fighter Wing Safety Office. The purpose of the tracking program is not only to conserve Langley's natural resources, but also to prevent bird strikes on aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tom Olexa)
Hurricane season begins June 1
May 29, 2007
Base enters 101 Critical Days of Summer
May 29, 2007
Preparing for pampering
May 23, 2007
Landing at Langley
May 16, 2007
Col. Mark Barrett, 1st Fighter Wing commander, and Senior Airman Nicole O'Hara, 1st Security Forces Squadron entry controller, greet President George W. Bush and his wife, first lady Laura Bush, on their arrival here May 13. The president and his wife landed at Langley and then boarded Marine One to attend America’s Anniversary Weekend at Jamestown. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tabitha Kuykendall)
"Amazing Grace"
May 16, 2007
Michael Harding, age 9, sings “Amazing Grace” during the seventh annual Grand Recital at the Langley Community Center May 11. Michael is the son of Master Sgt. David Harding, 83rd Communications Squadron operations controller. The recital consisted of singers and musicians who take lessons at the community center. For information on voice and instrument lessons, call the community center at (757) 764-2983. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Austin Knox)
With merit
May 16, 2007
Col. Mark Barrett, 1st Fighter Wing commander, presents Col. Thomas Bergeson, acting 1st FW vice commander and previous 1st Operations Group commander, with the Legion of Merit medal after his “fini” flight here May 11. Colonel Bergeson recently deployed to Baghdad May 14 for a one-year tour. (U.S. Air Force photo /Staff Sgt. Katrina Shellman)
Leading the pack
May 16, 2007
Chief Master Sgt. Michael Turcotte, 1st Maintenance Operations Squadron superintendent, leads the pack of participants during the Langley Chief’s Group 5K run/walk May 11. Almost 300 people participated in the event, raising an estimated $3,500 for base organizations including the Langley Airman and Family Support Center, Professional Development Center, graduations, promotions, award programs, honor guard events and the second annual Langley Junior Enlisted Appreciation Day, which is scheduled for June 8. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Giang Nguyen)
Raptors return from historic deployment
May 11, 2007
Members of the 27th Fighter Squadron are greeted as they return from the Raptor’s first overseas deployment May 11. The F-22s flew nearly 700 sorties with joint and coalition forces at Kadena Air Base, Japan, as part of the three-month deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Vernon Young)