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Are you ready?
April 17, 2006 — Coming May 5-7, AirPower over Hampton Roads promises attendees the best air show in Virginia, complete with the Air Force Thunderbirds, the Army Golden Knights, country music sensation, a display of the Air Force’s newest weapon of air dominance, the F-22A Raptor, and Langley’s own F-15 East Coast Demonstration Team. The team, consisting of about... MORE

Volunteering: sacrifice to some, hobby to others
April 17, 2006 — To some, the word “volunteer” brings to mind personal sacrifice. But, to the 1st Fighter Wing weapons safety manager, volunteering is ranked among his other hobbies like waterskiing, weightlifting, snow skiing and riding ATVs. Tech. Sgt. Jeff Cooke, a Ticonderoga, N.Y. native, has been volunteering his time to such agencies as Habitat for Humanity,... MORE

Local couple stays close during deployment
April 17, 2006 — Many deployed members take comfort in the adage “Distance makes the heart grow fonder.” For most, that distance equates to being separated half way around the world from their loved ones. But for a select few couples, that distance may mean a couple of hundred feet and two tent rows over. One such couple is Staff Sgt. Shaun Lyle and Senior Airman... MORE

Air Force transportation runs Army supply lines
April 3, 2006 — The supply lines become the front lines for the Air Force when it provides ground force convoy security for the Army.The 1058th Gun Truck Company, United States Air Force, under command of the 561st Corps Support Battalion, United States Army, is a unit that provides security for the roadways in Iraq. Created specifically for this mission, the... MORE

Med Group phone number change lessens busy signals, wait times
April 3, 2006 — The 1st Medical Group will introduce an $835,000 consolidated telephone system Jan. 14, which will greatly reduce the chance of patients getting a busy signal when they call the 1st Fighter Wing Hospital and greatly increase patient’s first-call resolution for health care.The new system introduces a “One-Number-Required” to access health care on... MORE

Langley F-15 program celebrates 30th anniversary
April 3, 2006 — Blazoned across the August 28, 1975 edition of the Flyer, the headline said it all: “1st TFW to nest Eagles; F-15s cleared for home here.” The excitement did nothing but crescendo for the next four months as the 1st Tactical Fighter Wing geared up to bed down the new air superiority fighter. Target date: January 9, 1976.An operations order, known... MORE

BAH increases
April 3, 2006 — Why are Basic Allowance for Housing rates so varied? Why are E-7s paid more BAH in Norfolk, 22 miles down the road, than in Hampton?This actually turns out to be a myth ... sort of. It depends on the rank of the individual. True an E-7 does receive a higher rate, but this is not across all ranks. With dependents, O-5’s, 6’s and 7’s actually receive... MORE

Langley tax center opens, provides free tax help to military members
April 3, 2006 — The 1st Fighter Wing Tax Team has established a Tax Center for military members and their families. The tax center offers preparation and electronic filing of federal tax returns, preparation of state tax returns, advice and counseling on tax issues, and the distribution of various federal and state tax forms.Bring the following to the Tax Center:•... MORE

ALS receives new flight chief
April 3, 2006 — The new Airman Leadership School flight chief loves Professional Military Education. That is why he made his latest career move back to ALS. Master Sgt. John Lackey, 1st Civil Engineer Squadron got the position for ALS chief as a pleasant surprise.“It’s a very competitive position,” said Sergeant Lackey, “but one of the most important in the Air... MORE

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

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