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Raptors find new nest in Alaska as Langley’s runway is repaired
June 9, 2006 — 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... MORE

Five Air Force F-22 Raptors taxi after arrival at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, on Tuesday May 23, 2006. Raptors from the 27th Fighter Squadron at Langley AFB, Va., are supporting Exercise Northern Edge 2006. The Air Force has selected Elmendorf as the home for the next operational F-22 squadron. The base will receive 36 Raptors, with the first jet expected in fall 2007. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Dave Donovan)

New education laws ease tuition costs, moving woes
May 19, 2006 — 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... MORE

Two Langley Airmen receive jail time for violating good order, discipline
May 19, 2006 — 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... MORE

Langley commissary provides quality products, services for cheap
May 19, 2006 — 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... MORE

'Newest weapon system' also Air Force's best
May 19, 2006 — 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... MORE

ACC command chief discusses coming changes within force
May 19, 2006 — 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... MORE

LRS troops return from Manas
May 19, 2006 — 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... MORE

Air Force unveils new concert series
May 11, 2006 — The United States Air Force Heritage of America Band at Langley will debut the “Great Composers Series” Memorial Day weekend. The concerts will be held May 26 at Jamestown High School in Williamsburg, May 27 at Christopher Newport University’s Ferguson Center and May 28 at Willett Hall in Portsmouth. The concerts will feature major works by... MORE

Local crew chief crowned Miss East Coast USA
May 11, 2006 — When Airman 1st Class Tammi Golden heard her name called, she wasn’t sure she heard right. The 94th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief was packing up, tired and ready to go home April 2, sure she hadn’t won a single category, when her name was called. Airman Golden was Miss East Coast USA Virginia. “I was in shock,” she said. “I had to look at my... MORE

Servicemembers, civilians must obey flight line photography restrictions
May 11, 2006 — You never know what might be in the background. An innocent picture of you and your buddies out on the flight line might seem okay, but one open panel or security measure in the image behind you and your friendly photo becomes photo intelligence. The 1st Fighter Wing has procedures in place to help people get squadron or unit photos or assist local... MORE

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