NASA Langley Alumni Association

09/03/2026

🌟 Nominations Are Open! – Langley Research Center Hall of Honor Class of 2027 🌟

Know a retired NACA/NASA Langley employee or near-site contractor whose extraordinary contributions have shaped aerospace history and NASA Langley’s legacy? Now is the time to recognize them!

The Hall of Honor recognizes individuals who have demonstrated technical excellence, groundbreaking achievements, visionary leadership, innovation, workforce development, collaboration, mentoring, and lasting impact on NASA Langley and the broader aerospace community.

✅ Eligibility: At least 10 years of service at NACA/NASA Langley
✅ Must be fully retired and no longer directly engaged with NASA Langley
✅ Civil servants and eligible near-site contractors may be nominated

📅 Nominations open: September 1, 2026
📅 Deadline: January 8, 2027

Help us honor the people who have made a lasting difference in the legacy of NASA Langley Research Center. If you know someone deserving, please consider nominating them!

👉 Submit your nomination through the official Langley Alumni Association online form.

https://larcalumni.org/nomination-form/

Questions? [email protected]

08/22/2026

LAA Members,

Don’t our members look awesome in their new LAA shirts?? ✈️👕🚀

Just a quick reminder that our second group order for LAA Spirit Wear closes on August 31 to have your items delivered at our September 8 meeting. All orders AND payments must be received (not just postmarked) by August 31 to make the September delivery date. We will also have a final September group order (to be delivered at our October meeting) and the merchandise will be available to try on and see at the September meeting - plus you will be able to see the finished products being delivered.

Instructions for placing your order were provided in our July 12 email and a reminder email with the order form will be sent early this next week for your convenience.

Please send completed orders and any questions to:
[email protected]

08/04/2026

NASA recently posted an article on their website commemorating the opening of the Flight Dynamics Research Facility (FDRF) at the NASA Langley Research Center.

NASA opened its newest wind tunnel, the Flight Dynamics Research Facility, Friday, providing a critical resource for the agency and its partners to test the

08/04/2026

Here is a recording of the dedication ceremony from July 31 for the Flight Dynamics Research Facility (FDRF) at NASA Langley Research Center.

The Flight Dynamics Research Facility (FDRF) at NASA’s Langley Rese...

07/31/2026

The NASA Langley Alumni Association congratulates NASA Langley Research Center on today’s grand opening of the Flight Dynamics Research Facility, NASA’s first new wind tunnel in over 40 years. Many of our LAA members played key roles in the journey to bring this new advanced capability to the nation, and the LAA turned out to pay our respects!!

07/30/2026

07/28/2026

LAA Members,

Just a quick reminder that our first group order for LAA Spirit Wear closes on July 31 to have your items delivered at our August 12 meeting. All orders AND payments must be received (not just postmarked) by July 31 to make the August delivery date. We will also have an August group order (to be delivered at our September meeting) and the merchandise will be available to try on and see at the August meeting - plus you will be able to see the finished products being delivered.

Instructions for placing your order were provided in our July 12 email and a reminder email with the order form was sent today for your convenience.

Please send completed orders and any questions to:
[email protected]

07/25/2026

The NASA Langley Alumni Association gathers on the second Tuesday of every month for fellowship and education on topics ranging from the latest accomplishments and research at NASA to “Life after Langley” to regional initiatives and more.

In June, Dr. Kevin Marlowe presented “Using AI to Power Up Your Retirement” sharing examples like travel planning, home improvement project diagnosis, financial analysis and many more that have many of our members still talking - if you missed it, the recording is now available on our website: https://youtu.be/N68KTW5VY8k?feature=shared

Members are invited to join us for our next meeting on August 11, 2026, when we will welcome Stephanie Letourneau, the Community Science and Outreach Staff of the Wetlands Watch, presenting “Rising Tides and Real Data: Community Science and Nature-Based Climate Resilience”. We will also be distributing the first group order of LAA Spirit Wear for all orders placed and paid by July 31 (members - check your email for details on how to purchase)!

There’s still time to join the LAA in time for our August meeting (and the rest of your 2026 dues are free!) - just follow the link at https://larcalumni.org/

Dr. Kevin Marlowe presenting on Using AI to Power Up Your Retiremen...

07/10/2026

LAA Members,

In the spirit of continuing the celebration of America’s 250th, we are introducing LAA Spirit Wear to celebrate NASA, NACA and the LAA! We have polo shirts, baseball hats, and 1/4 zip pullovers that come in multiple colors and sizes, along with your choice of 2 different embroidery selections.

Check your email for all the details on our merch - you can place your order starting today, or stop by our Spirit Wear table at the LAA Picnic next week!

07/07/2026

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