LANGLEY AFB, VA. –
The following news briefs can also be found in this week's edition of The Flyer.
Sweeney center lane changes
Safety concerns on the use of the center lane on Sweeney Boulevard has prompted changes on how this lane will be used starting mid-September. Currently, the center lane is a two-way left turn lane except 6-9 a.m., when it functions as a one-way lane for inbound traffic.
This will change as the center lane will become a two-way left turn lane at all times of the day. Drivers traveling in either direction may use the lane for making left turns.
In accordance with traffic safety standards, drivers cannot travel more than 150 feet in this lane before making a left turn.
Also, drivers will see improvements to intersections at Sweeney and Holly Street, and Sweeney and Elm Street. The most significant changes are allowing two left turn lanes from Elm onto Sweeney and opening two outbound lanes on Sweeney after passing Holly. Proper pavement markings for these intersections and Sweeney will initiate these changes. Changes will be made Sept. 9-10 and will reopen Sept. 11.
There will be an increase in security presence along this route, and citations will be issued for failure to obey.
Armed Forces Voters Week
Are you prepared to vote in November's mid-term elections? As part of Armed Forces Voters Week, Sunday through Sept. 9, voting assistance officers will be available to answer questions and disseminate the paperwork you need to register and vote via absentee ballot for your state of residence. Voting assistants will have a booth 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Wednesday through Sept. 8 in the base commissary. For details, call 764-8525.
Munitions Storage Area closure
The Munitions Storage Area will be closed Sept. 11-15 to conduct a 100 percent, semi-annual munitions inventory. Any organization having a valid munitions requirement during this period, such as issues or turn-ins, should schedule their support well in advance. Only emergency requests submitted in writing and approved by the group commander or equivalent will be processed during this period. For details, call 764-7139/3727.
Clinic moves
The Bethel Clinic and the Prime Eagle North Clinic have moved to the NASA Clinic, building 1192C. The Bethel Clinic move is temporary while renovations are being made to the clinic; the PEN Clinic move is permanent. For details, call 225-7630.
MPF closure
Due to office renovations, the Military Personnel Flight Customer Service section will be closed at certain times and will be temporarily relocated between Sep 8-14. The schedule is as follows:
Sept. 8: 7:30 a.m. - noon, normal location
Sept. 11 and 12: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Airman and Family Readiness Center Classroom, room 101
Sept. 13: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Airman and Family Readiness Center Classroom, room 101
Sept. 14: Closed
Sept. 15: Returns to normal customer service hours and location
In addition, the records section will be closed (except for emergencies) to accomplish an annual records audit Sept. 8-14. For details, call Ken Corder at 764-2270.
Top 3 meeting
The Langley Top 3 will hold a membership meeting at 3 p.m. Sept. 13 in the Brass Rail.
Housing seminars
The Langley Housing Office will hold a Home Buying seminar 6-9 p.m. Sept. 11 and a Home Selling seminar 6-9 p.m. Sept. 13. To register, call 764-5489.
Dry cleaning contract
The Army Air Force Exchange Service Laundry/Dry Cleaners will be changing contractors, effective Monday. There will be no change in pricing or delivery times. For details, call Melody Boshaw at 887-2740, option 0 or e-mail boshawm@AAFES.com.
Scholarships
The Langley Chiefs' Group will award two $250 education scholarships (each fall and spring) to Langley Airmen pursuing a college education as part of the Mary Matthews Scholarship Fund. Applications may be downloaded at https://wwwmil.acc.af.mil/lcg/ or contact a member of the Langley Chiefs' Group. Applications must be received or postmarked by Sept. 22. For details, call Chief Master Sgt. Terry Barnett at 225-5082.
Thrift shop
The Langley Thrift Shop is closed for summer vacation through Tuesday and reopens Wednesday. Additionally, the Thrift Shop will open 4-7 p.m. Thursday for consignments by appointment. For an informational recording, call 764-3946.
Finance class
"Credit When Credit Is Due" is for those Airman/families who are looking to improve their overall financial knowledge as well as their credit score. This is a four-week class will meet 5-8 p.m. every Wednesday in September in the Mission Support Group building, room 101. Successful completion of this class will result in a "positive comment" being added to all three credit reports. For details, call the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 764-3990.
Circus coming
The Carson and Barnes Circus will be at Langley Sept. 28 on the Lighter-Than-Air soccer field. There will be shows at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the Information, Tickets and Travel Office for the following prices: Adults - $12 in advance or $16 on the day of the show; Children (ages 2-11) - $6 in advance or $8 on the day of the show.
Club 56 meeting
The Langley Club 56 will hold its next membership meeting at 3 p.m. Thursday in the Military Equal Opportunity Office Conference Room in building 442.
Technology Exposition
The 1st Communications Squadron will host a free 2006 Langley Technology Exposition 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Langley Officers' Club. For details, call Keren Bogaczyk, at 888-603-8899 ext. 239 or e-mail bogaczyk@ncsi.com.
LOSC event
The Langley Officers' Spouses' Club will hold the annual Special Activities Sign-Up Coffee at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 14 at the Langley Officers' Club. The theme is "Passport to Hampton Roads," in which guests are invited to tour a street fair of the club's activity groups, and entertainment in the historic Hampton Roads area. For details, call Linda Wolcott at 234-6276.
Commissary news
The Langley Commissary will hold a case lot sale 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, offering bulk items at 50 percent reduced price. Also, the commissary will be open 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday.
AFCEA luncheon
Today is the sign-up deadline for the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Tidewater Chapter luncheon, which will be held 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Thursday at the Langley Officers' Club.
Military, civilian employees and contractors are welcome to attend. Cost is $10. To register, e-mail sam.moore.ctr@langley.af.mil.