Assuring America's Aerospace Excellence
The Air Force Association is a grass-roots, non-profit aerospace organization whose objective is to promote greater understanding of aerospace and national defense issues.
2009 NDAA Summary
The FY 2009 National Defense Authorization Act and Appropriations Summary is now available in the Briefings section.
Science Teacher of the Year Award
The Langley Chapter of the Air Force Association and the Virginia Air and Space Center (VASC) are pleased to announce our 2009-2010 Science Teacher of the Year Award. The purpose of the program is to recognize classroom teachers for their accomplishments and achievements in exciting K-12 students about science and mathematics, and preparing them to use and contribute to tomorrow’s technologies. This Science Teacher of the Year Award honors a public or private classroom teacher from the Lower Peninsula (Hampton, Newport News, York County, and Poquoson). Applications will be accepted December 1, 2009 through February 28, 2010. Download the instructions/application here:
AFA Monthly Luncheon - Community Partners Recognition; Col Dan Kirtland (633 ABW/CC)
Date / Time: 09 Feb 2010 - 1130-1300
Location: Point Plaza Suites
950 J. Clyde Morris Blvd
Newport News, VA 23601
RSVP by Email to Linda Lerner (linda.s.lerner@boeing.com) or by phone at 757-873-5102.
RSVP by COB on 04 Feb 2010
Please help us with your RSVP since a confirmed order is due to the caterer 72 hours before our meeting. Remember your Chapter is responsible for the cost of your meal, regardless if you attend or not. Therefore, if you do not attend and have not canceled 72 hours in advance, you remain responsible for the cost of your lunch.
Checks may be sent to Linda Lerner at 11820 Fountain Way, Suite 500, Newport News, VA 23606. Correct change at the door is greatly appreciated!!
Next Meeting: 09 Mar 2010 at the Spring Hille Suites Hampton, Hampton
VA AFA Quarterly Meeting Hosted Langley Chapter, 6-8 Nov
The Langley Chapter of the Air Force Association (AFA) will host the AFA State President's Quarterly VA AFA Chapter Presidents' meeting on the weekend of 6-8 Nov 2009 at the Crowne Plaza in Hampton. VA Chapter AFA Presidents and other AFA staff from both the state and national level arrive on the evening of 6 Nov (Fri) and attend meetings on Saturday discussing issues affecting the Air Force and how the AFA might be able to help, AFA HQ issues, and state/local AFA reports/discussions.
Of more specific interest to all of you, your Langley Chapter is planning to host an AFA Dinner on Sat evening, 7 Nov at the Crowne Plaza and all of you and your spouses/significant others are invited to attend. Please mark your calendars now and plan on an enjoyable evening at the Crowne Plaza.
We have invited the Mayor of Hampton, the Honorable Molly J. Ward to be our speaker as part of the evening’s festivities and hope to have a strong showing of our Chapter membership/Community partners at the event.
Langley Air Force Association Working For You
Chapter 323 is based near Langley AFB, Virginia. The chapter is proud to have some 1800 members, including AFA National and Virginia State officers
The Langley chapter conducts numerous activities throughout the year. The year's highlight is always the annual Salute to Air Combat Command in May which recognizes the sacrifices and efforts of the men and women of Air Combat Command. Other community activities include support of the Special Olympics, sponsorship of an Explorer Troop, and participation in events at the local Veterans' Affairs Hospital.