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732nd ELRS reaches 4-million mile mark
April 3, 2006 — The 732nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron reached a milestone Saturday when they completed their four-million-mile convoy mark. After Lt. Col. John Waggoner’s Airmen returned from the milestone convoy, the 732nd ELRS commander, screamed out to his troops, “How many miles?”“Four-million,” his troops ecstatically answered back.“This... MORE

Contractor cleans up on base
April 3, 2006 — Reducing the amount of hazardous materials used on base is the top priority of the Langley Hazardous Materials Pharmacy.Because the health and safety of base service members and employees can be threatened by the use of hazardous materials, Ashby Alexander, site manager of the HazMart Pharmacy, wants everyone to know it is each individual’s... MORE

Officials praise hard work that went into Raptor program
April 3, 2006 — Although a marriage can be legal with a small ceremony and a justice of the peace, most people who think of marriage envision the big ceremony -- a celebration with all the family and friends who supported the couple along the way.In the same way, Air Force officials declared Initial Operatinal Capability of Langley’s F-22A program Dec. 15, but the... MORE

Deployment preparation
April 3, 2006 — The final group of 1st Fighter Wing Airmen deploying for Air and Space Expeditionary Force rotations 9 and 10 finished their deployment briefings and received their mobility bags Jan. 13.Although they were going to different locations and leaving on different days, many people shared some common feelings while waiting in the 1st Logistics Readiness... MORE

What can legal do for you?
April 3, 2006 — Pre-deployment is an exciting and potentially nervous time as Langley Airmen prepare to take the fight abroad.Airmen can easily miss a detail in the midst of this enthusiastic preparation which might have legal consequences for the Airmen or their families during the deployment. Fortunately, the 1st Fighter Wing Legal Office is ready and willing to... MORE

Langley housing office wins allowance rate battle
April 3, 2006 — When the Department of Defense approved the 2006 Air Force budget, a lot was made of the cuts to programs and personnel. Another noticable change came in the form of a raise in the Basic Allowance for Housing rate. For the last few years, efforts to raise the BAH rate have not yielded great results.Until last year, all services on the peninsula had... MORE

1st SFS warriors return from Iraq deployment
April 3, 2006 — Langley welcomed back 13 members of the 1st Security Forces Squadron Jan. 9 after a six-month rotation at Camp Bucca, Iraq, as part of the 586th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron.The SFS members were responsible for a variety of duties at the prison, including perimeter security and convoy duty.“Our guys did a little of everything over there,”... MORE

Wing will test its mettle in week-long exercise
April 3, 2006 — The Phase I exercise is an opportunity for a wing to prepare for contingency operations by practicing mobilization and deployment of assets.“A Phase I is preparation to go into a wartime posture,” said Tech. Sgt. Marie Shipley, 1st Fighter Wing Exercises office. “This preparation is animportant part of the deployment puzzle, as it helps the wing... MORE

ONE mission marks F-22A squadron milestone
April 3, 2006 — The 27th Fighter Squadron passed another milestone Sunday after completing an Operation Noble Eagle mission in the F-22A.The Jan. 21 and 22 missions over the U.S. marks the first operational mission in the new fighter aircraft since it was declared Initial Operational Capable in December.Operation Noble Eagle provides air defense over the U.S. and... MORE

Transforming security forces
April 3, 2006 — As the Air Force continues to adapt for the future, changes to the security forces career field will affect the total force. Brig. Gen. Robert Holmes, director of security forces and force protection, calls these transformations a “refocus” on how his people train and fight."We’re not in the Cold War anymore; we have to alter our mentality and our... MORE

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