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HAMPTON, Va. - A ribbon cutting ceremony was held May 4 at the new Large Vehicle Inspection Station on Armistead Avenue, across from the West Gate at Langley Air Force Base, Va.
The LVIS officially opened May 7, and coincided with the temporary relocation of the Visitor Center from the LaSalle Gate.
The new facility and relocation of the Visitor Center is the first phase of a two-phase construction project slated to be completed in the spring of 2013, said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Marc Vandeveer, 633rd Civil Engineering Squadron commander.
"This inspection station provides advanced search capabilities out of the elements," said Vandeveer. "It will enhance Langley Air Force Base's security as a whole."
The new facility boasts cat walks, a contractor badging facility, and undercarriage inspection pits that will not only make the job of the inspectors easier, but will also provide greater inspection capabilities, said Vandeveer. Large vehicles will be able to be inspected efficiently and effectively in accordance with all current Department of Defense and Air Force instructions.
"The LVIS advances the base's capability in inspecting contractor vehicles and ensuring greater force protection for base resources and personnel," said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Scott Foley, 633rd Security Forces squadron commander. "It provides one dedicated entry control point for all contractor vehicles to process into the base."
Both the single point of entry and its flexible new design have made the LVIS an integral part of visitor control operations. The flexibility of the new design, and its ability to meet Department of Defense standards, make it better suited to accommodate random anti-terrorism measures for sustained operation.
The LVIS will also provide alleviation for inbound-pedestrian traffic to Langley by efficiently managing the oncoming commercial traffic, said Foley.
The second phase the construction project involves the construction of additional lanes and a new visitor center at the LaSalle gate. This phase is scheduled to begin Aug 13, 2012. This phase, once completed, will further help alleviate base traffic by easing the flow through two new lanes.
"The LVIS is a great asset to the Langley portion of Joint Base Langley-Eustis," said Foley.
| Date Taken: | 05.04.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 05.17.2012 12:15 |
| Story ID: | 88563 |
| Location: | HAMPTON, VIRGINIA, US |
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