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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

EOD flights take out 'things that make you go boom'
July 15, 2008 — Editor's note: Senior Master Sgt. Pervis King is deployed from the 1st Civil Engineer Squadron's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight at Langley.Improvised explosive devices account for more than 40 percent of all U.S. servicemember deaths, but a small group of professional Airmen make the roads of Baghdad a little safer by taking out any IED,... MORE

Saying goodbye after thirty years
July 15, 2008 — It all began in September of 1978 when Ellis Q. Clark decided to join the U.S. Air Force. Q: Why did you decided to enlist in the Air Force instead of any of the other services? A: I kept hearing about the better quality of life provided to Air Force members. Q: What was your career field? A: "When I originally joined, I came in as an Attack... MORE

You break it, we fix it
June 11, 2008 — "If it's broke, we can fix it." This is the motto of the Air Force Repair Enhancement Program. AFREP, formerly known as gold flag, is a team of five Airmen who primarily repair aircraft parts, but will work on any piece of equipment on base. "We never turn anything down," said Tech. Sgt. Eric Bennett, 1st Maintenance Group, assistant AFREP manager... MORE

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Tech. Sgts. Eric Bennett (left) and Eugene McCardell, 1st Maintenance Group, troubleshoot a power supply at the Air Force Repair Enhancement Program shop June 3. “If it's broke, we can fix it,” is the motto of AFREP, a general purpose repair shop that works on aircraft parts and miscellaneous devices. Sergeant McCardell, is the AFREP manager, and Sergeant Bennett is the assistant manager. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Barry Loo)

Keeping food safe during summer
June 6, 2008 — Knowing how to prepare, handle and store food properly is important all year long, but higher summer temperatures kick spoilage actions into high gear. Under normal circumstances, the rule of thumb for safely allowing foods to remain at room temperature is two hours. At temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit it's only one hour. That's why it's... MORE

Food can be kept safe by keeping it clean, separating raw food, proper chilling and thawing, and safe cooking. For more information visit, www.befoodsafe.org.

The Incredible Fulk
May 13, 2008 — The 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China, will offer something special to Staff Sgt. Norman Fulk: a chance to bring home the gold. Sergeant Fulk learned about Olympic weightlifting when he arrived here in 2003 and was instantly drawn to its focus on technique and speed. Released from the 83rd Communications Squadron, Sergeant Fulk is now assigned to the... MORE

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Staff Sgt. Norman Fulk executes a "Snatch" lift in preparation for the Olympic Trials in Atlanta, May 16 and 17. Previously assigned to the 83rd Communications Squadron, Sergeant Fulk is now assigned to the Air Force World Class Athlete Program, a two-year program that allows him to train for the Olympics. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Levi Collins)

TSR team helps Airmen, families cope
May 1, 2008 — When tragedy strikes here, the command post or squadron commander alerts key agency representatives, one of which is the Traumatic Stress Response Team. The TSR Team is a communitywide resource to help the base prepare for and cope with traumatic events, said Maj. Melissa O'Neill, Langley's Behavioral Health Flight commander and TSR Team chief. The... MORE

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