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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

Veterans, separating military eligible for career counseling
May 1, 2006 — In an effort to better prepare active-duty, separating and retired military members and their spouses for the civilian job sector, the Family Support Center has teamed with the Virginia Employment Commission to offer career counseling every Thursday. The sessions, offered noon to 4 p.m., are designed to answer any questions the customer may have... MORE

A warfighter's words of wisdom
May 1, 2006 — Today, after 25 years of service, the 1st Operations Group deputy commander hangs up his flight suit and leaves this “fraternity.” Col. JJ Blessing may still be a little wet behind the ears from his fini flight, but this experienced veteran has seen a lot of changes through the years. When he went into the Air Force Academy in 1977, the only Airmen... MORE

Stay down!
April 20, 2006 — MORE

Technical Sergeant David Rivas demonstrates "pain compliance " by manipulating the wrist of a student of his Combat Hapkido class, on Langley Air Force Base Virginia, April 11 2006. The modern style martial art emphasizes practical self defense for real life situations. (USAF photo by Airman First Class Christopher L. Ingersoll)

Up close and personal with Langley's working dogs
April 20, 2006 — MORE

Scott “Mustache” Inks, an intern with the Mike and Bob Show on the radio station 96X, is subdued by Langley military working dogs April 14. Mike and Bob held a trivia contest for Mustache April 7, in which every wrong answer led to a longer time with the working dogs. Mustache spent more than two minutes with the dogs under the supervision of their trainers. Events such as this show off Air Force personnel and jobs and help recruiting efforts. (Photo by Senior Airman Austin Knox)

Best in show
April 20, 2006 — Even sitting still, Tech. Sgt. James “Bootcy” Coleman’s custom watermelon-candy-colored 2003 Yamaha YZF R1 screams fast. Its speed is highlighted by the picture sitting in front of the 1,000 cc motorcycle, which depicts the front wheel of Sergeant James’ motorcycle pulling off the ground, as he begins to run a quarter mile. “The fastest quarter... MORE

Local Airmen, community members raise funds for child abuse prevention
April 20, 2006 — You’re sitting at a table in a restaurant, and the waitress tells you, “That will be 50 cents for a glass, 75 cents for a fork, 25 cents for a napkin and 50 cents to have your food brought to you. And, by the way, if you leave the table at any time during the meal, you’ll be required to pay a dollar to get your seat back.” Not the typical... MORE

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