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Advent begins Dec. 3
December 1, 2006 — The word advent, means "the coming," in Latin. The Advent season begins the fourth Sunday before Christmas, Dec. 3., and ends the day before Christmas, Dec. 24, at sundown. It is believed that Advent began in the fourth century. Then, Advent was a period of time where Christian converts prepared themselves for baptism. During the Middle Ages,... MORE

Recognize cold, flu symptoms
December 1, 2006 — Most people consider cold and flu the same thing, but they are actually two separate illnesses. The average American adult catches about two to four colds a year. Children catch between five and nine colds each year, with preschoolers the most susceptible, according to the Mayo Clinic. A cold often includes a runny nose, sneezing, coughing and mild... MORE

Immunization and Allergy Technition Senior Airman Sherrill Price of the 1st Medical Squadron reaches for the frequently needed flu vaccination before giving a shot to Senior Airman Jessica Friedman on November 28, 2006. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vernon Young.

Leaders address quality of life issues, changes
December 1, 2006 — Airmen can still expect high-caliber quality of life programs that will take care of them and their families despite the changes being made within the service, leaders here assured recently. "Quality of life continues to be one of our top three priorities," said Lt. Gen. Roger Brady, Air Force deputy chief of staff for manpower and personnel at the... MORE

71st FS, AMU return from Nellis
December 1, 2006 — Members of the 71st Fighter Squadron and Aircraft Maintenance Unit returned here Nov. 21, ending a month-long deployment to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. While deployed, more than 200 Airmen and 16 Langley F-15C Eagles supported the U.S. Air Force Weapons School -- an opportunity to improve the combat readiness of the unit and the students at the... MORE

AF announces ‘06 safest year in aviation
December 1, 2006 — Fiscal year 2006 was the safest year in aviation ever for the Air Force. The year marked the lowest number of major aircraft accidents and fatalities within the Department of Defense, said the Chief of Air Force Safety Maj. Gen. Stan Gorenc recently. According to the statistics, the Air Force recorded 19 major aviation mishaps, eight destroyed... MORE

Flu vaccine available
December 1, 2006 — MORE

Senior Airman Sherrill Price of the 1st Medical Squadron measures the correct amount of fluid before giving Senior Airman Jessica Friedman on November 28, 2006. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vernon Young.

The many consequences of drinking, driving
November 28, 2006 — A stripe, $1,500 in fines and lawyer fees, an unfavorable information file, a letter of reprimand, a suspended driver's license, a night in jail, 30 days at a military rehabilitation center, placement on a control roster, embarrassment and shame-these are just some of the costs associated with drinking and driving. And yet, despite all he lost, one... MORE

No FEAR promotes awareness
November 28, 2006 — No employee should ever be afraid - especially here. The No FEAR, or Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act online training should be completed by Dec. 17, and is required for all Langley Federal employees. The No FEAR Act, created in 2002, protects current, former and potential federal employees from reprisals... MORE

Operation Warm Heart
November 28, 2006 — MORE

The First Sergeant Council brings the baskets to load onto the trucks to deliver to each appropriate squadron on November 17, 2006. Operation Warm Heart is a program that aims to help the needed families during the holiday seasons. The Langley Air Force First Sergeant Council collects foods from donation to divide into baskets to distribute to all families in need for the coming holidays. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Giang Nguyen)

Holiday Rooms program kicks off
November 27, 2006 — A three-day stay in a motel room - for free - now that's a great deal. Local innkeepers annually donate the rooms for local military people. The 21st annual Holiday Rooms program is sponsored by the Military Affairs Council of the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. The 1st Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office will begin accepting applications... MORE

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