Langley Alumni Association

Aviation Day
2025-08-19 11:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | LaRC NACA Room, NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA, 236681
Note: Due to timing, no one-day badges will be processed.
Sponsored by RD and LAEPA*
Tidewater Soaring Society (TSS) glider display outside cafeteria – 10:00am-2:00pm
• www.tidewatersoaring.org
NACA Room
• Julie Young: Part107Ops** – 10:30am
• Lou Glaab: Intro to Soaring – 11:30am
• Ary Glantz: Long-EZ*** Build Project – 12:15pm
• Ryan Royal, Keith Hoffler, & Gary Lohr: Ask a Pilot/Ask a Controller – 1:00pm-2:00pm
Cafeteria
• Nicole Oman & Grace Harrington – Make your own Aviation Day button – 11:30am – 1:00pm
*Langley Aviation Enthusiasts & Pilots Association (Kara Latorella; k.a.latorella@nasa.gov)
** FAA’s regulations for the operation of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS)
***The Long-EZ is a tandem 2-seat homebuilt experimental aircraft designed by Burt Rutan

VASBA Speaker Social - RSVP Requested
2025-08-21 16:00 - 18:30 | Tradition Brewing Company, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Suite 103, Newport News, VA, 23606, United States
You’re invited to a VASBA Speaker Social

Come Enjoy a Drink and Socialize with Your Colleagues
Special Speaker: Rick Dwyer, Executive Director
Hampton Roads Military and Federal Facilities Alliance
Rick will speak to us about
The Hampton Roads Military and Federal Presence

When is it?
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 4:30 – 6:00Where is it?
Tradition Brewing Company
700 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Suite 103
Newport News, VA 23606

How much will it cost?
The event is free to attend. Buy your own drink.
To help give us and idea of head count please RSVP to info@vasba.aero
Thanks!

What is VASBA?
VASBA is statewide nonprofit trade association representing the aerospace industry in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Membership includes more than 25 companies, nonprofits and individuals representing various facets of the industry to advocate for the aerospace industry before federal, state and local policy makers. VASBA events provide networking opportunities for aerospace industry participants with colleagues, industry leaders and policy makers. Aerospace companies, research labs, academic institutions, individuals and professional service firms are welcome to participate.

LAA Membership and Board Meetings
2025-09-09 11:30 - 14:00 | LaRC NACA Room & Teams, 10 W. Taylor St., Hampton, VA, United States
September topics will be Scientifically Calibrated In-flight Imagery (SCIFLI) and Emeritus Langley Association (ELA) Program.

Jennifer Inman of Langley’s Aerothermodynamics Branch will speak on SCIFLI’s use of telescopes, both ground and flight based, to obtain engineering quality data on spacecraft during launch and reentry.
Neyda Abreu will give a presentation on the new Emeritus Langley Associate (ELA) Program (formerly the Distinguished Research Associate Program).

LAA Membership and Board Meetings
2025-10-14 11:30 - 14:00 | LaRC NACA Room & Teams, 10 W. Taylor St., Hampton, VA, United States
October topic will be Katrina 20th Anniversary Presentation.

Dave Throckmorton, Deputy Center Dir of Stennis Space Center at the time of Katrina, will share his experiences involving Katrina at both Stennis & Michoud.
UPDATE: Kim Ward, Virginia Air and Space Science Center Gallery Engagement Manger, will be talking to us about volunteer opportunities at the NASA Langley Visitor Center.

LAA Membership and Board Meetings
2025-11-18 11:30 - 14:00 | LaRC NACA Room & Teams, 10 W. Taylor St., Hampton, VA, United States
November topic will be Life After Langley.

Three LAA members will speak about recent trips they have made: Roman Perez will speak on his recent cruise to Alaska, while Amy Radford will give a presentation on her trip to Ireland, and Jill Marlowe will discuss her trip to Japan.

Holiday Luncheon
2025-12-09 13:30 - 16:00 | Surf Rider, 105 Rens Rd, Poquoson, VA, 23662, United States
This year’s Holiday Luncheon will be held at 1:30 PM at Surf Rider in Poquoson, 105 Rens Rd. More details to follow.

NASA Langley Combined Federal Campaign Chili Cook-Off
2025-12-11 11:00 - 13:00 | NASA Langley Research Center, 2 Langley Blvd, Hampton, VA, United States
The NASA Langley Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Chili Cook-Off is fast approaching and we need your help!
Date: Thursday, December 11
Time: 11:00 – 1:00 pm (set-up starts at 10:30 am)
Place: NASA Langley Reid Center (Building 1202 / Integrated Engineering Services Building)
RSVP: Please fill out the google form by Thursday, December 4th (4:00 pm): CFC Chili Cook-Off Participation
(Filling out the form will provide us information on obtaining a one-day badge and your participation at the LAA table).
Neil O’Connor is the LAA organizer for this event (Thanks Neil)!
We plan on setting up a table with multiple chili options. We’ll also be doing some recruiting for the LAA. If you would like to participate by bringing some chili or just helping by staffing the table and/or recruiting, please join us. You can volunteer for one hour and then visit other chili tables if you would like as well. If you typically like to bring something to accompany your chili, such as cornbread, please feel free to do so. Please also bring a serving spoon!

Langley Research Center Director's Social
2025-12-15 14:00 - 16:00 | NASA Langley Research Center, 2 Langley Blvd, Hampton, VA, United States
Please gather with us for an afternoon of holiday cheer to recognize the accomplishments of the year and come together for fellowship and celebration. Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served. Enjoy raffle prizes and giveaways throughout the event!
Date: Monday, December 15, 2025 (This is a change from our LAA November meeting charts that said December 9th.)
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Place: NASA Langley Reid Conference Center (B2102/IESB)
RSVP: None required
One-Day Badge Request response due by Monday, December 8 @ 5:00 pm: If you and/or a family member needs a one-day badge, please fill out the google form: One-Day Badge Request for Director’s Social

LAA Annual Meeting
2026-01-13 11:30 - 14:00 | LaRC NACA Room & Teams, 10 W. Taylor St., Hampton, VA, United States
January’s topics will be Elections and Bylaw Approval.

LAA Membership and Board Meetings
2026-02-10 11:30 - 14:00 | LaRC NACA Room & Teams, 10 W. Taylor St., Hampton, VA, United States
Please join us on February 10, 2026, for our monthly LAA General Membership and Board Meetings. We are honored to welcome Mr. Jeffrey (Jeff) Herath, Deputy Director, Space Technology and Exploration Directorate, NASA Langley Research Center, who will talk about NASA Langley’s support of the upcoming March ARTEMIS II launch.

Volunteer Opportunity - Aerial Drone Competition
2026-02-21 08:00 - 17:00 | NASA Langley Research Center, 2 Langley Blvd, Hampton, VA, United States
The Aerial Drone Competition is a competition for middle and high school students. Students compete in teamwork, piloting and autonomous flight missions.

Time: 8:00am-5:00pm ​
Place: NASA Langley Reid Center (B2102)
Responsibilities: Check-In assistance, field reset operators, referees, scorekeepers, inspectors, judges etc.​
For more details click here ​​

LAA Membership and Board Meetings
2026-03-10 11:30 - 14:00 | LaRC NACA Room, NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA, 236681
Please join us on March 10, 2026, for our monthly LAA General Membership and Board Meetings. We are honored to welcome Dr. Trina Dyal, Acting Center Director of NASA Langley Research Center, who will provide an update on the state of NASA Langley. As March is Women’s History Month, we are especially grateful to have Dr. Dyal with us to share her insights and leadership. We look forward to an inspiring and informative briefing!

LAA Membership and Board Meetings
2026-04-14 11:30 - 14:00 | LaRC NACA Room, NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA, 236681
Please join us on April 14, 2026, for our monthly LAA General Membership and Board Meetings. We are honored to welcome LAA’s own Rick Ross, who will talk about “Charlatans, Swindlers and Bilks.”

Retirement Celebration
2026-05-01 15:00 - 17:00 | NASA Langley Research Center, 2 Langley Blvd, Hampton, VA, United States
Retirement celebration for employees who retired in the period of January 1, 2025, through January 31, 2026. Celebration activities will be held in the Reid Center.

LAA Membership and Board Meetings
2026-05-12 11:30 - 14:00 | LaRC NACA Room, NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA, 236681
Please join us on May 12, 2026, for our monthly LAA General Membership and Board Meetings. We are honored to welcome Ms. Lori Ozoroski, Deputy Project Manager for Civil Supersonics, High-Speed Flight Project, NASA Langley Research Center, who will provide a Project Update: QUESST X-59 Soars: A New Era in Supersonic Flight Begins presentation.

LAA Membership and Board Meetings
2026-06-09 11:30 - 14:00 | LaRC NACA Room, NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA, 236681
Please join us on June 9, 2026, for our monthly LAA General Membership and Board Meetings. We are honored to welcome Dr. Kevin Marlowe who will be presenting “Using AI to Power Up Your Retirement.”

LAA 2026 Summer Picnic
2026-07-14 16:00 - 19:00 | VA

The Viking Mars Missions Education & Preservation Project
2026-07-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Virginia Air & Space Center, 600 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton, VA, 23669, United States
Come join Virginia Air & Space Science Center, American Institute of Astronautics & Aeronautics (AIAA), and The Viking Mars Missions Education & Preservation Project (VMMEPP) on July 18, 2026.
Celebrating NASA Langley Research Center’s Viking mission, a milestone in 250 years of American Mars exploration achievements. Hosted by Virginia Air & Space Science Center.

Visitors will enjoy meeting and attending talks with past and current Space Exploration Leaders and real Viking Mission Team Members who served on the first mission to Mars’ surface in 1976. Government and industry experts will share exciting work on future missions and students from institutions around the country will also share their research and experience interning at NASAs leading research facilities.
Events will begin at 10am and continue until closing at 4pm
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Viking Anniversary Celebration Activities
2026-07-23 14:00 - 16:00 | NASA Langley Research Center, 2 Langley Blvd, Hampton, VA, United States
The Langley Alumni Association (LAA) is cordially invited to attend a Viking Anniversary celebration on Thursday, July 23rd.
NASA Langley is holding a small symposium, featuring internal speakers who will focus on historical Viking content, as well as a look toward future NASA missions. The symposium will be held from 2:00–4:00 pm in the Reid Conference Center.
Immediately following the speakers, participants are encouraged to attend Trivia at Afterburners for Viking themed questions and games. No RSVP is needed, and all LAA members must be badged to gain access to the Center. Additional information on badging will be distributed to current LAA members closer to the event date.
— Eileen Nelson
Office of the Director
NASA Langley Research Center

LAA Membership and Board Meetings
2026-08-11 11:30 - 14:00 | LaRC NACA Room, NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA, 236681
Please join us on August 11, 2026, for our monthly LAA General Membership and Board Meetings. We are honored to welcome Stephanie Letourneau from the Wetlands Watch organization who will be presenting on their efforts on their mission to enhance natural resilience, bolster community adaptation efforts, and protect and restore wetlands throughout Virginia.

LAA Membership and Board Meetings
2026-09-08 11:30 - 14:00 | LaRC NACA Room, NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA, 236681
Please join us on September 8, 2026, for our monthly LAA General Membership and Board Meetings. We are honored to welcome Mr. Allen Kilgore, Deputy Center Director, who will provide an update on the status of the Center.
