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1FW commander visits 'Langley South'
July 17, 2006 — Brig. Gen. Burton Field, 1st Fighter Wing commander, paid a visit to Savannah, Ga., July 5 to tour what has been dubbed “Langley South.” For the past month, Airmen from the 71st Fighter Squadron, 1st Maintenance Group and 1st Mission Support Group have been working in a simulated deployed environment at Savannah International Airport as 1st Fighter... MORE

High sorties mean serious upgrades for 71st pilots
July 17, 2006 — TRAVIS FIELD, Ga. – Fighting Marine Corp aviators may not seem like a good idea at first, but for the 71st Fighter Squadron pilots working to finish upgrade training, it’s a godsend. Pilots at Det. 71 are taking advantage of high sortie rates to complete upgrade training that would be much more difficult to accomplish at Langley. “We’re building a... MORE

NE 06 highlights Raptor synergy, joint capabilities
July 17, 2006 — The final mission flies today at Northern Edge 2006, but the majority of the results are already in, and success is the buzzword from Alaska. During the two-week joint-service exercise, several scenarios have proven that the interoperability and integration between American assets are stronger than ever. "Alaska's aerial ranges and airspace provide... MORE

Town hall meeting will seek to resolve crime, gang activity
June 9, 2006 — A town hall focusing on crime within Bethel Manor will be 6-8 p.m. June 28 at the Bethel Manor Youth Center gym for residents on Langley and Bethel Manor, Department of Defense personnel, supervisors of housing residents and base agencies with housing and community service-related issues to discuss. Brig. Gen. Burton Field, 1st Fighter Wing... MORE

71st FS batting 1.000 in Savannah
June 9, 2006 — If members of the 71st Fighter Squadron are “stepping up to the plate,” like the squadron’s director off operations said about the current deployment, then they are consistently hitting home runs according to their mission record. “We have had a great start to a challenging deployment,” said Lt. Col. Jonathan Holdaway. “It has been an easy... MORE

Langley clinics face changes
June 9, 2006 — Bethel Clinic patients will need to double check the location of their appointments this summer. The 1st Medical Group announced the Bethel Clinic will close for renovations this summer and patients will be directed to the new NASA Clinic until the work is complete. The staff and records at the Bethel Clinic will migrate to the NASA clinic for four... MORE

Staff Sgt. Richard Stowe Jr., 83rd Communications Squadron, holds his son, Richard III, while 1st Lt. Jason Collins, 1st Medical Operations Squadron, checks him out. (Photo by Senior Airman Austin Knox)

The new face of Mission Support
June 9, 2006 — 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... MORE

TDY safety big concern for 1 FW
June 9, 2006 — 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... MORE

100,000 pounds, 60 days: Base runway project is underway
June 9, 2006 — 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... MORE

Staff Sgt. Kevin Rains,a dedicated crew chief assigned to the 71st Fighter Squadron, launches out Captain Bradley Brumbaugh, a F-15 Eagle pilot also attached to the 71st Fighter Squadron, on 24 May 06 Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. Due to runway construction at Langley, the 71st, 27th, and 94th Fighter Squadrons are departing the installation until flight line upgrades are complete. (USAF Photo By SSgt Samuel Rogers)

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)

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