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Mo'betta blues: Soldier's son sizzles as up-and-coming blues guitarist
January 8, 2013
William Ledbetter, 17, recently earned top honors in the Air Force's “You Got Talent” Nell Buckley Performing Arts Series competition, winning first place in the Teen Solo Instrumental Act category at Langley Air Force Base's community center. The son of a U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, William began seriously playing music at age 5, transitioning from piano to guitar as he entered his teens. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason J. Brown/Released)
Army Maj. plays key role in 57th Presidential Inauguration planning
January 7, 2013
For many service members, serving in any capacity during a presidential inauguration is an opportunity that may only come once during their career. For U.S. Army Maj. Clarisse Scott, originally from Elliott, S.C., that opportunity has become a reality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Wesley Farnsworth/Released)
Bird of Prey: Raptor brings never-before-seen capabilities to aerial warfare
January 7, 2013
A KC-135 Stratotanker with the 756th Air Refueling Squadron, Joint Base Andrews Naval Air Facility, Md. refuels a 1st Fighter Wing's F-22 Raptor from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. off the east coast on May 10, 2012. The first Raptor assigned to the Wing arrived Jan. 7, 2005. This aircraft was allocated as a trainer, and was docked in a hanger for maintenance personnel to familiarize themselves with its complex systems. The second Raptor, designated for flying operations, arrived Jan. 18, 2005. On Dec. 15, 2005, Air Combat Command commander, along with the 1 FW commander, announced the 27th Fighter Squadron as fully operational capable to fly, fight and win with the F-22. (U.S. Air Force Photo by: Master Sgt. Jeremy Lock) (Released)
New Year, new you: Kick-start your resolution
December 27, 2012
Darryl Brickhouse,1st Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel specialist, runs on the track at Shellbank Fitness Center, Jan. 7, 2012 at Langley Air Force Base, Va. Brickhouse said he comes to the fitness center every day as part of his exercise routine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katie Gar Ward/Released)
Supersonic journey: Airman shows skills as F-22 demo pilot
December 27, 2012
Capt. Patrick Williams, Air Force F-22 Raptor demonstration pilot, discusses his flight plan before conducting an exercise at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Nov. 30. Before every demo flight, Williams explains the routine to the team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Harvill/Released)
Langley Chief’s Group builds better Air Force
December 21, 2012
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Dan Oien, treasurer of the Langley Chiefs Group, discusses future budget plans during the LCG meeting at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Nov. 16, 2012. The meetings are held once a month for retired, active duty and reserve chiefs who are official members of the group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Victoria Taylor/Released)
The spirit of generosity
December 20, 2012
A sergeant major's story: engaging leadership
December 19, 2012
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Claudia Shakespeare is the battalion sergeant major of the 833rd Transportation Battalion at Fort Eustis, Va. Shakespeare is responsible for the oversight of approximately 200 Soldiers, which involves training, maintaining and leading throughout the enlisted force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hawkins/Released)
Journey beneath the surface of the earth: 633rd CES taps into geothermal energy
December 18, 2012
Construction workers dig wells to bury pipes for a geoexchange system at Langley Air Force Base, Va. The pipes will take heat stored below the Earth’s surface and use it to bring warmth to buildings in the winter, and cool buildings during the summer. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo/Released)
Growing to meet your needs: 633rd SGCS on the cutting edge
December 18, 2012
Dr. [Maj.] Gary Weissenfluh, 633rd Surgical Operations Squadron general surgeon, practices using a laparoscopic camera Jan. 17, 2013, at U.S. Langley Hospital Langley multiservice clinic, Langley Air Force Base, Va. The General Surgery Clinic specializes in repairing internal organs and its surgeons are certified to perform laparoscopic surgery, a relatively new minimal-access technique using cameras and instruments inserted through small incisions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class R. Alex Durbin/Released)