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Tops in Blue: Langley NCO gears up for 2009 tour
March 11, 2009 — Each January, Air Force singers, dancers, musicians and technicians compete for slots in the Tops in Blue by auditioning at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. Of the 80 Air Force personnel who competed, 31 were accepted, including two assigned to Langley. Staff Sgt. Guillermo Gonzalez, 1st Equipment Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion... MORE

Langley Airmen put their culinary skills to the test in joint forces competition
February 20, 2009 — Two Langley Airman are to participate in the 34th Annual United States Army Culinary Competition going on now through March 13 at Fort Lee. For more than two weeks, Senior Airmen Ashley Martinez and Leandre Inness, who both work in food services for the 1st Force Support Squadron, worked with six other military members from Fort Eustis, Fort Story... MORE

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Senior Airman Ashley Martinez, 1st Force Support Squadron demonstrates a technique for rolling pie dough to Army Pfc. Trisha Janes from Fort Eustis. (Courtsey photo/Lyna Tucker)

Chance meeting leads to Air Force opportunity
February 17, 2009 — A chance meeting was Cristina Bennett's first introduction to the United States Air Force and an opportunity to become an American citizen. When Cristina was 6 years old growing up in Bucharest, Romania, her parents divorced and she was raised by her mother. Although Cristina says her childhood was difficult, her mother ensured she was always... MORE

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Airman 1st Class Cristina Bennett, 1st Force Support Squadron separations and reenlistment clerk, poses for a photo here Feb. 10. Airman Bennett, a Romanian, joined the Air Force in February 2008 to enjoy a better life. "Joining the Air Force was the best opportunity to improve my life," said Airman Bennett. "I make mistakes and am still learning but I'm always positive. It was the right thing for me to do." (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Vernon Young)

Making a difference
February 12, 2009 — The Langley hospital recently reinstituted its bereavement program and it has already seen results. The program helps speed the emotional healing process after the death of a child in other military and civilian hospitals. Staff Sgt. Danielle Diaz, 1st Surgical Operations Squadron, aerospace medical technician, convinced hospital officials to bring... MORE

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Staff Sgt. Danielle Diaz, 1st Surgical Operation Squadron, aerospace medical technician, receives a coin from Brig. Gen. Mark A. Barrett, 1st Fighter Wing, commander Jan. 14. Sgt. Diaz helped reestablish the bereavement program to help families cope with the loss of a child. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Zachary Wolf)

Langley Airman writes, publishes children’s book
February 4, 2009 — A Langley Airman says he has one less item on his life's "to do" list after writing his first children's book, an accomplishment that also helps him encourage other Airmen to pursue their dreams and take time to explore their talents. "I have 100 or more ideas and things I'd like to accomplish in life, so I went through the list and checked this... MORE

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Airman 1st Class Isaac Cervi, 1st Communications Squadron satellite wideband and telemetry systems journeyman, finds time for his hobbies while balancing his military career. (U.S. Air Force illustrative photo/Airman 1st Class Zachary Wolf)

It’s puppy love for Langley patients, staff
February 4, 2009 — Red Cross volunteer Melanie Paul and her certified therapy dog Molly not only bring comfort to patients and their families at the Langley Air Force Base hospital, they bring smiles to the faces of the staff there as well. The 3-year-old Sheltie and her handler walk the halls every Friday from 1 to 2 p.m., visiting rooms and making dozens of new... MORE

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Gene Mohr, a retired technical sergeant, pets Molly, a 3-year-old Sheltie at Langley Hospital Jan. 30. Mollie does about 10 animal assisted therapy visits throughout the Hampton Roads Area. She has been visiting Langley Air Force Base weekly since January. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Zachary Wolf)

Agencies help Airmen keep new year's resolutions
January 16, 2009 — Five, four, three, two, one, happy New Year!Amidst the cheering and celebrating are the hopes that this New Year will be better than the last. A lot of people view it as a time to start fresh and a chance to improve their lives. It's easy to come up with new year's resolutions; the hard part is following through with them. Langley has a variety of... MORE

Avoiding holiday stress
December 17, 2008 — The holiday season is a time meant for people to relax, eat, share gifts and spend time with family and friends. In reality the holidays are often a time when many people are faced with higher credit card bills, chaotic traveling, and aggravating family members who make people glad they live somewhere far away, said Julie Couture, a family advocacy... MORE

Paying tribute to a legend -- Tom Maloney
November 26, 2008 — Editor's note: This article originally ran in The Flyer on May 14, 1993 and was written by then Tech. Sgt. Vic Johnston. Thomas E. Maloney passed away Nov. 16 at his residence in Cushing, Okla. at the age of 85. Memorial contributions may be made, to the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, phone number is (918) 225-0644, in his memory. One may... MORE

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Capt. Tom Maloney, shown here at Foggia in May1944, walks away from his P-38 after a mission during World War II. (Courtesy photo)

Pride plus hard work equals mission accomplishment
October 28, 2008 — On the forward fuselage of the F-15C Eagle and the nose gear door on the F-22A Raptor are enlisted members' names, painted with pride, symbolizing dedication and hard work of crew chiefs. These names mark that of the dedicated crew chief and assistant crew chief who have devoted their military training to keeping this aircraft and others like it... MORE

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