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25 The bald eagle, or Haliaeetus leucocphalus, is one of the most well-known symbols of the United States of America. The bird of prey’s features when fully grown include a wingspan of roughly six to seven and a half feet, bright yellow beak and famous white feathered head.
Recently, this living tribute to freedom has seen a population rebound and has made nests near the Joint Base Langley-Eustis flight line not only putting the eagles in danger, but the F-22 Raptor pilots as well.
Bald eagles weigh between six and 14 pounds on average and fly at speeds in excess of 75 miles per hour when diving.
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Sex with subordinate, inappropriate relationships cost fired warfare center commander two stars January 8 Maj. Gen. Peter Gersten, who was relieved of command of the Air Force Warfare Center at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, on June 2, 2019, retired as a colonel Jan. 1. (Lawrence Crespo/Air Force) The two-star general who was fired from command of the Air Force Warfare Center in 2019 has retired as a colonel after an investigation found he had a sexual relationship with a female subordinate. Maj. Gen. Peter Gersten also engaged in inappropriate personal relationships with two other women over a decade, the inspector general investigation found.
5 Airmen from the Virginia Air National Guard were home just in time for the holidays after a rapid deployment to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility (AOR). More than 35 members assigned to the 192nd Maintenance Group returned to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia on Dec. 19, 2020, after the joint mobilization with the 1st Fighter Wing’s 94th Fighter Squadron.
Guard members volunteered, received orders, and were ready to go in time for the short-notice deployment. With added COVID-19 guidelines and precautions in place, the spin-up to the tasking was unique in its own right.
“This was a great opportunity to demonstrate the readiness of the first team,” said Col. David Lopez, 1st FW commander. “But, we can’t do it alone. Getting these jets out the door, on short notice, takes teamwork. Having great mission partners at the 192nd Wing and 633d Air Base Wing ensures we’re ready to deploy anywhere in the world, at a moment’s notice ev