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Community center caters to Airmen
October 7, 2008 — Off-duty and bored? The Langley Community Center is home to a fully functioning recording studio, offers instructional classes and also has televisions, couches and pool tables to help Airmen de-stress and have fun. The center caters to about 100 Airmen a day and more than 100,000 customers a year. It provides recreational activities, educational... MORE

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- The Tae Kwon Do group from the Langley Community Center demonstrated some moves at KidsFest here April 19. More than 800 children and adults attended this year's Kidfest, an annual celetration honoring military children and their families with games, prizes, food and entertainment. Tae Kwon Do classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the community center. The cost is $35 a month. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Misty D. Slater)

Weather ensures mission safety, success
September 26, 2008 — Inclement weather has destroyed, crippled and delayed armies. For instance, a hurricane destroyed the Spanish Armada in 1588, and a harsh Russian winter crippled Napoleon Bonaparte's army in 1812. Throughout history, militaries have relied on their weather specialists to help ensure mission success. For example, a single Navy weather observer gave... MORE

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. – Staff Sgt. Kevin Edwards, Operations Support Group weather forecaster, forecasts the weather for Langley using several Web sites Sept. 9. Even with today’s modern equipment, Langley pilots are still subject to weather observers giving the go-ahead before aerial sorties can be accomplished. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. April Wickes)

Intramurals build muscle and relationships
September 23, 2008 — The Shellbank Fitness Center offers a variety of intramural sports to Airmen, dependents and Department of Defense employees.Intramural sports provides participants opportunities to work out, build relationships with each other and boost morale."Participating in intramural sports is important because it encourages camaraderie, competition and... MORE

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Lt. Col Jonathan Sutherland,1st Communications Squadron commander, is high-fived by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Henderson after scoring a run during the softball championship game against 1st Equipment Maintenance Squadron Aug. 28. The 1st CS handed 1st EMS its first loss of the year, 18-15, in the finale. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Vernon Young)

What's New for Dinner? Dining facility adds new items to the menu
September 11, 2008 — Ever wonder what criteria the dining facility uses to determine which entrees will be served? Who decides what will be for dinner? The answer is simple...you do. The food services personnel study the surveys and the comment sections filled out by dining facility customers, and then they rate the products ranking them in order of demand, choosing... MORE

Ms. Chaluai Miles, 1st Force Support Squadron food service workers, serve lunch at the Eagle Room Dining Facility here on Aug. 27. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Levi Collins)

Back-to-School: Education center offers assistance to students
August 28, 2008 — So, you've enjoyed the summer, and you're anxious to get back into school this fall? Returning to academics after a relaxing summer can be a stressful transition, but the financial and educational benefits offered by the Langley Education Center can possibly reduce some unwanted stress. The education center, open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday... MORE

Airman 1st Class Sylvia Olson, 1st Fighter Wing Public Affairs journalist, exits the Langley Education Center here after receiving information pertaining to the Air Force's financial and education benefits on Aug. 27. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Levi Collins)

Defend your base
August 26, 2008 — "I'm in the Air Force; I didn't join to fire a weapon." "I joined the Air Force to receive an education." "I joined the Air Force in order to travel." Whether people joined the Air Force to receive educational benefits, travel the world, or because they thought it was the safest option, times have changed. In this day in age, the Air Force is more... MORE

Thank you to all Langley volunteers
August 20, 2008 — Fort Monroe Army Community Service would like to thank all the wonderful volunteers from Langley Air Force Base who came out on Aug. 2 to help make the 14th Annual Fort Monroe Kid's Day such a success. We had over 1,500 people attend this event and we could not have done it without such a strong showing from the Langley Airmen. In addition to being... MORE

Over 1,500 people attend this event and the staff of Army Community Service could not have done it without such a strong showing from the Langley Airmen. (Courtesy photo from Fort Monroe Army Community Service)

Airmen making a difference
August 7, 2008 — Do Airmen have a voice? Do wing commanders care what they think? Airmen Committed to Excellence is an Air Force-wide organization comprised of E-1s through E-4s who want to have their concerns heard by wing leadership, help the community, and raise morale. ACE establishes an effective means of communication for all members to exchange ideas, keep... MORE

Behind the scenes with Langley hospital lab techs
July 24, 2008 — Like the behind the scenes crew on a movie set, the laboratory technicians at the 1st Fighter Wing Hospital can fade into the background, but also like that crew the show wouldn't go on without them. Their tests ensure doctors can effectively diagnose and treat the more than 60,000 active-duty patients and their families served by the hospital... MORE

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Staff Sgt. Amanda Mikesh, the non-commissioned officer in charge of laboratory customer service at 1st Fighter Wing Hospital, draws blood from Chief Master Sgt. Larry Petrie, Air Combat Command Directorate of Communications functional manager, July 15. Phlebotomy is one of many duties performed by lab technicians. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sylvia Olson)

Social Security serves the military family
July 16, 2008 — Social Security is more than retirement; it reaches almost every family, and at some point, will touch the lives of nearly all Americans. Although it's true that most of the people receiving Social Security receive retirement benefits, many others get Social Security because they are: * Disabled; or * A spouse or child of someone who gets Social... MORE

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