AETC civic leaders tour Wright-Patt

Brig. Gen. Walter Givhan speaks to civic leaders during a tour of the Aeronautical Systems Center acquisition complex Sept. 8, 2010 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Twenty one civic leaders from across the U.S. traveled to Wright-Patterson to see the base’s diverse missions firsthand. Aeronautical Systems Center oversees procurement and modernization of the Air Force’s aircraft and related systems. General Givhan is Air Force Institute of Technology commandant. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michelle Gigante).

Wright-Patt making way for new IT Complex

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base civil engineers expect the demolition of Building 126 in Area B to be completed in mid September to make way for a new Information Technology Complex. Originally constructed in 1944 as the Headquarters Building Engineering Division, the building once featured a large wall mural titled “Wright Field,” painted in 1945 by artist Sgt. Stuyvesant Van Veen. The painting, which portrays the World War II flightline of Wright Field, was accessed into the Air Force Art Collection and is in storage at Joint Base Andrews, Md, and is a candidate for future restoration. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District Office will oversee construction of the Information Technology Complex, Phase I project. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michelle Gigante)

Wright Flyer flight simulator tougher than it looks

Dean Alexander gives a lesson in flying the Wright “B” Flyer simulator to Stefan and Samantha Creager of Springboro during the Huffman Prairie Aero Carnival Aug. 21, 2010 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The free event featured life in the early 1900s and was sponsored by the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, with support from the Air Force. Mr. Alexander is park superintendent. (U.S. Air Force photo/Derek Kaufman)

Baseball anyone?

Old time baseball enthusiasts were on hand during the Huffman Prairie Aero Carnival Aug. 21, 2010 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The free event featured life in the early 1900s and was sponsored by the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, with support from the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Derek Kaufman)

Huffman Prairie Aero Carnival

Jordan Stemple, Kara Lindamood, Jessica Stemple and Emma Spitler model their 1917 play clothes during the Huffman Prairie Aero Carnival Aug. 21, 2010 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The free event featured life in the early 1900s and was sponsored by the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, with support from the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Derek Kaufman)

Cincinnati Reds honor Wright-Patt Airmen

Tech. Sgt. Tana Frangioni, Tech. Sgt. Joe Heitzenrater, Staff Sgt. Trent Page and Airman 1st Class Aaron Graff and their families are recognized by fans during pre-game ceremonies July 31, 2010 at Great American Ball Park. The Cincinnati Reds honored Airmen from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio during Military Appreciation Night. (U.S. Air Force photo/Al Bright)

Cincinnati Reds honor Wright-Patt Airmen

Master Sgt. Shawn Stanley and Staff Sgt. Terra Mason prepare to sing the National Anthem during opening ceremonies for the Cincinnati Reds game July 31, 2010 at Great American Ball Park. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Airmen were recognized by the Reds organization and fans during Military Appreciation Night. Sergeants Stanley and Mason are with the Air Force Band of Flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Al Bright)

Cincinnati Reds honor Wright-Patt Airmen

Col. Amanda Gladney and Cincinnati Reds mascot Rosie welcome fans to Great American Ball Park for the July 31, 2010 Reds game versus the Atlanta Braves. Airmen from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio were recognized by the Reds organization and fans during Military Appreciation Night. Colonel Gladney is 88th Air Base Wing commander at Wright-Patt. (U.S. Air Force photo/Al Bright)

Heroes Welcoming Heroes

Col. Amanda Gladney pins the Purple Heart on the chest of Senior Airman Tre Porfirio July 8, 2010 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Airman Porfirio was one of more than 120 Airmen and family members who participated in the 15th Heroes Welcoming Heroes event held three times per year at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Colonel Gladney is 88th Air Base Wing commander and Airman Porfirio is a communications-computer systems specialist with the 88th Communications Squadron who was wounded in Afghanistan in November 2009. (U.S. Air Force/Al Bright)

Heroes Welcoming Heroes

Military veterans past and present honored recently deployed Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Airmen and their families during the 15th Heroes Welcoming Heroes event held July 8, 2010 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Held three times per year to coincide with the expeditionary deployment cycle, more than 5,000 have returning Airmen and family members have particitipated since the event was conceived in 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo/Al Bright)

Heroes Welcoming Heroes

The 15th Heroes Welcoming Heroes event held July 8, 2010 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, honored recently deployed Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Airmen and their families. Held three times per year to coincide with the expeditionary deployment cycle, more than 5,000 have returning Airmen and family members have particitipated since the event's inception in 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo/Al Bright)

AFMC Tattoo 2010

A fan enjoys the music of rock band .38 Special during the sixth annual Air Force Materiel Command Tattoo June 25, 2010 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The free event included musical performances, military ceremony, aircraft flyovers and fireworks. (U.S. Air Force/Ben Strasser)