The Order of the Sword

General Donald Hoffman, his wife Jacki and Air Force Materiel Command CMSGT Eric Jaren pass through a Cordon of drawn swords at the induction ceremony held at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on 30 March 2012. The Order of the Sword is the highest honor Air Force noncommissioned officers can give to an individual who has made significant contributions to the enlisted corps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ben Strasser)

The Order of the Sword

Enlisted Airmen applaud the arrival of General Donald Hoffman, Air Force Materiel Command commander and his wife Jacki at the Museum of the United States Air Force, during the presentation of the general’s personal sword induction ceremony into the Order of the Sword, March 30, 2012. At the General’s right and behind him is the 9th CMSgt of the Air Force James Binnicker, to his right is General Hoffman’s wife Jacki. On the General’s left is the AFMC Command Chief Eric Jaren. The Order of the Sword is the highest honor Air Force noncommissioned officers can give to an individual who has made significant contributions to the enlisted corps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ben Strasser)

(From left) Dr. J. Scott Deiter, Cynthia Gonsalves, Franklin Hoke Jr., David Sikora, and Dr. Theresa Baus

(From left) Dr. J. Scott Deiter, FLC Chair; Cynthia Gonsalves, FLC Department of Defense Representative; Franklin Hoke Jr., FLC Laboratory Representative for AFRL-RI; David Sikora, FLC Air Force Representative; and Dr. Theresa Baus, FLC Vice Chair. (AFRL Image)

The X-Band MicroSatCom Terminal (AFRL Image)

The X-Band MicroSatCom Terminal earned AFRL one of Technology Transfer’s most prestigious awards. (AFRL Image)

Single Pass AirDrop addresses urgent Air Force operational need. (AFRL Image)

Single Pass AirDrop is being developed in response to an urgent operational need. To date, two passes are required for the air drop process, putting the aircraft and crew at greater risk. (AFRL Image)

AFMC 2012 Anniversary Book

AFMC 2012 Anniversary Book

OnLine Digital Forensic Suite can be quickly deployed on any network to aid in forensic investigation. (AFRL Image)

OnLine Digital Forensic Suite can be quickly deployed on any network, does not require high-speed access, and has a high degree of security. It is used in forensic investigation of computers when possible security breach is suspected. (AFRL Image)

C-131 aircraft carries the VHF SAR antennas during a test flight. Aerodynamic North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) mount supports twin broadband Very High Frequency dipoles. (Air Force Image)

A flight-worthy Very High Frequency (VHF) Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) antennas was tested on a C-131 Aircraft. An Aerodynamic North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) mount supports twin broadband Very High Frequency dipoles. (Air Force Image)

Diagram of the Rapid Course-of-Action Analysis capability. (USAF Image)

Diagram of the Rapid Course-of-Action Analysis capability, transitioned to the United States Transportation Command’s Fusion Center. The capability was quickly transition because of overwhelming user acceptance. (USAF Image)

Diagram of the Rapid Course-of-Action Analysis capability. (USAF Image)

Diagram of the Rapid Course-of-Action Analysis capability, transitioned to the United States Transportation Command’s Fusion Center. (USAF Image)

Ms. Gail Forest (USAF Image)

Ms. Gail Forest, director of AFRL’s Plans and Programs Directorate, received a Professional Achievement Award at the 16th annual Women of Color STEM Technology Conference. (Air Force Image)

Eddie Money TATTOO

Singer-songwriter and double-platinum recording artist Eddie Money will perform as the special guest artist at this year’s Air Force Materiel Command Freedom’s Call Tattoo. The eighth annual event is scheduled for June 29 on the Grounds of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force near Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. (Courtesy Photo)

Truck stuck on muddy Liberian road

Capt. Hrad’s team assists with a stuck vehicle during this typical rainy season scene. Liberian roads are poorly maintained, and rain often creates tremendous obstacles. (United Nation courtesy photo)

C-17

DAYTON, Ohio – A C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from the 445 Airlift Wing at Wright-Patterson AFB fly's over crowd at the First Four Festival in downtown Dayton's Oregon District on March 11, 2012. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Ted Theopolos)

Airman Andy

DAYTON, Ohio – Airman Andy from the Air Force Reserve Command walks through the crowd at the First Four Festival in downtown Dayton's Oregon District on March 11, 2012. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Ted Theopolos)

Securty force members

DAYTON, Ohio – Security force members from 88 Security Force Squadron, located at Wright-Patterson AFB, demonstrate law enforcement equipment to visitors at the First Four Festival in downtown Dayton's Oregon District on March 11, 2012. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Ted Theopolos)

Honor Guard

DAYTON, Ohio -- Members from the Wright-Patterson AFB Honor Guard present the Colors at the First Four Festival in downtown Dayton's Oregon District on March 11 also known as Section Sunday. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Ted Theopolos)

U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM)

U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM)

Astronaut Col. Mike Fossum visits AFIT

The Air Force Institute of Technology invites guest speaker Astronaut Col. Mike Fossum for luncheon at Holiday Inn, Fairborn, Ohio on 23 February 2012, Honoring National Engineers Week. Col. Fossum signed autographs for Victoria Cruz and Brandon Cruz. The children’s father, Capt. David Cruz is a student at AFIT in Environmental Engineering. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ben Strasser)

X-56A

Simulated flight of the X-56A aircraft. The X-56A is an innovative, modular, unmanned fight research vehicle that will allow investigation of active flutter suppression and gust load alleviation technology. (U.S. Air Force photo)

ESG CENTCOM – Joint Theater Support Contracting Command and Army Contracting Command

These contracting career field Airmen recently completed the first training class at Rock Island Arsenal, Ill., of an innovative joint CONUS-based project between the Air Force Enterprise Sourcing Group, CENTCOM – Joint Theater Support Contracting Command and Army Contracting Command – Rock Island. Left to right: Airman 1st Class Jacob C. Henningsgaard, 771 ESS/EGA, Airman 1st Class Keisha N. Robinson, 771 ESS/EGB; Staff Sgt. Justin P. Keeney, 771 ESS/EGB; Airman 1st Class Christopher J. Rudolf, 771 ESS/EGC.

Heart & Sole

During the month of February, Air Force Materiel Command will be promoting its Heart and Sole Walking Initiative. This initiative involves the use of the AFMC Wellness Support Center website (www.AFMCWellness.com) and the 10,000 Steps a Day program.

STEM Professional of the Year award

Mr. Ricardo Negron of the Air Force Research Laboratory discusses the effects of corrosion on different metals with 8th grade students at the Dayton Regional STEM School. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Habitat for Humanity

The President’s Volunteer Service Award given to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base for their 1,917 volunteered hours with Habitat for Humanity for 2011.