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WWII triple ace awed by Raptor
April 3, 2006 — He was overwhelmed.He stood there, a man representing the past glory of almost 40 years of American air dominance, looking up at the Air Force’s newest fighter -- and felt he had nothing adequate to describe it.Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Gordon Graham, triple World War II Ace and former Tactical Air Command vice commander, got to touch the F-22A Raptor Sunday... MORE

Midnight chow
April 3, 2006 — Midnight chow warms the heart and the belly with friendly service and a hot meal for those who work through the night to keep Langley going.Open to anyone already allowed to use the dining facility, midnight chow offers a full entrée of either a hot meal or short order, salad bar or breakfast for nocturnal Airmen from 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.“We... MORE

Repair program Airmen keep goods off DRMO shelves
March 30, 2006 — It’s like the ultimate second time around store, only they fix aircraft parts and various other things around base that keep Langley up and running instead of granddad’s old fishing pole.The Air Force Repair Enhancement Program optimizes and maximizes the warfighting capability of the 1st Fighter Wing by repairing items that otherwise would be... MORE

‘Here, hold my beer. Watch this!’
March 30, 2006 — “Here, hold my beer. Watch this!” is not the personal risk management that the commander of Air Combat Command is looking for.“More than ever, military members are participating in extreme sports and high-risk activities,” said Gen. Ronald Keys. “We need to make sure we know who our risk takers are and continue to remind everyone that we need to... MORE

Speaker shows women how to break glass ceiling
March 30, 2006 — At 33 years old, when most people are just settling into life, career and marriage, the 153rd Mission Support Group commander was just beginning her greatest adventure.“I pulled myself up by the boot straps, so to speak, to get where I am today,” said Col. Rita C. Meyer. “I was born into a large and very poor family. We lived in an isolated rural... MORE

Visiting Airmen patrol Langley skies
March 30, 2006 — Members of the British Royal Air Forces 54 Reserve Squadron will fly home today after flying missions from Langley Air Force Base for the last two weeks.The British Airmen flew their Boeing E-3D Airborne Warning and Control System jet here as the final part of a six-month training course designed by the British Royal Air Force train crew members... MORE

Female convoy leader sets example for all
March 29, 2006 — Some say leaders are born. Others may say leaders are made. Regardless of how one may look at it, one thing’s for sure -- leaders unselfishly motivate and encourage others to always do their very best.Tech. Sgt. Kathy V. Shaw has been quietly leading by example for 13 years in the Air Force.Throughout her career she has always remained humble and... MORE

71st attains ‘super squadron’ status
March 29, 2006 — The joke around the squadron is that Lt. Col. Matt Fenton commands the eighth largest air force in the world.While meant in jest, the 60 pilots and 45 F-15Cs that make up the 71st Fighter Squadron may not be far from that mark.“I don’t know of any U.S. Air Force single seat fighter squadron as large as ours,” Colonel Fenton said.Dubbed a “super... MORE

Langley fighter squadrons own the night
March 29, 2006 — There are two ways to see the world 30,000 feet in the air in the middle of the night: black or green.That’s how 27th and 71st Fighter Squadrons pilots saw the world Monday through Thursday and will again next week as they conduct night flying training.“Every mission we do, we have to be able to do day or night,” said Lt. Col. Wade Tolliver, 27th... MORE

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