Controlled fire at Huffman Prairie

Approximately 25 acres of the 109 acre of Huffman Prairie was set ablaze. Fire reached 12 feet high at times and smoke filled the air seen by local residents. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Ted Theopolos)

Fire starter at Huffman Prairie

Rick Maier of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources lights a controlled burn at Huffman Prairie. Wright-Patterson AFB Fire Department worked with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and Bath Township Fire Department during the controlled burn. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Ted Theopolos)

Fire trucks at the controlled burn of Huffman Prairie

Fire trucks from Wright-Patterson AFB are positioned to fight the prairie fire if it jumps the fire line. The controlled burn of Huffman Prairie is to maintain and expand prairie vegetation and to help the spread of invasive woody species, which helps maintain the prairie. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Ted Theopolos)

Controlled burn of Huffman Prairie

Fire fighters from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and neighboring Bath Township work with Ohio Department of Natural Resources wildlife officials to light area 3 of Huffman Prairie on fire Nov. 3. The controlled burn helps maintain and expand prairie vegetation and prevents the spread of invasive woody species. Huffman Prairie is a 109-acre Ohio Natural Landmark, which is located just north of the Huffman Prairie Flying Field, where the Wright Brothers perfected the airplane. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Ted Theopolos)

386th EMEDS takes care of the mission with medical care

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Staff Sgt. Emmanuel Gonzales, 386th Expeditionary Medical Support dental technician, uses a Nomad hand held digital x-ray machine on a patient at an airbase in Southwest Asia Oct. 27, 2009. Sergeant Gonzales is deployed from the 88th Dental Squadron, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio and hails from Phoenix. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Tony Tolley)

Wingman helps cancer survivor meet Air Force Half Marathon goal

Master Sgt. Mike Sanders (center) gets some help from 2nd Lt. Evan McNichols (left) and Lieutenant McNichols' cousin, Ben, after finishing the Air Force Half Marathon Sept. 19, 2009, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Sergeant Sanders ran the event one year and eight months after beating cancer. Sergeant Sanders had served as an instructor with the University of Oregon's Air Force ROTC program, and Lieutenant McNichols was a cadet there and they have been each other's wingman since. (Courtesy photo)

Sage green fleece outer garments

Pictured are sage green fleece outer garments with proper placement of name and rank tapes. The 98th Air Force Virtual Uniform Board released a policy message for wearing the new Air Force sage green fleece as an outer garment for the Airmen Battle Uniform.

BEEs Keep Air Clean

Left, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Roberts and Senior Airman John Matlock, both with the 379th Expeditionary Medical Group Bioenvironmental Engineer flight, conduct a site survey to determine the presence of chemical agents during a training scenario, Oct. 2, in Southwest Asia. The 379 EMDG BEEs provide timely and accurate; health risk assessments, CBRN response, and workplace safety. Sergeant Roberts is deployed from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, and Airman Matlock is deployed from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Robert Barney/RELEASED)

U.S. Air Force Marathon attracts 10,000 runners

Paul McCowen of Cincinnati parachutes in the American Flag during opening ceremonies for the U.S. Air Force Marathon Sept. 19, 2009 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. A record of nearly 10,000 runners participated. (Air Force photo/Ben Strasser)

AF Marathon

Gen. Norton Schwartz, Air Force Chief of Staff, gives a trophy to Kate Papenberg, the female winner of the full marathon. (US Air Force photo by Al Bright)

AF Marathon

Kate Papenberg, the female winner of the full marathon, passes the Arnold House at approximately the 8.5 mile mark. The oldest building on Wright-Patterson, the house is named for Gen. Henry ‘Hap’ Arnold who lived there while he was base commander. (US Air Force photo by Al Bright)

AF Marathon

Dave Johnston, the male winner of the full marathon, passes the Arnold House at approximately the 8.5 mile mark. The oldest building on Wright-Patterson, the house is named for Gen. Henry ‘Hap’ Arnold who lived there while he was base commander. (US Air Force photo by Al Bright)

Running the USAF Marathon

2nd Lt. Abigail Wise, 436th Public Affairs chief of internal information, stretches after a practice run on the track. Lieutenant Wise was chosen by Air Mobility Command to run on the AMC Team for the 13th Annual U.S. Air Force Marathon Sept. 19 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Jason Minto)

Reservists honored at Cincinnati Reds Military Appreciation Baseball Game

CINCINNATI, Ohio - The Wright-Patterson AFB Honor Guard prepares to post the colors at the Great American Ball Park, home of the Cincinnati Reds, during Military Appreciation Day Aug. 29, 2009. Members of the honor guard include Airman 1st Class Rachel Mueller, Master Sgt. Mark Lyle, Senior Airman Gerhard Schumacher, and Staff Sgt. Cathy Ulmer. (Air Force photo/Laura Darden)

Skully Says - OOORAH!!!

Skully Says - Wright-Patt Warfighters love an ORI-OOORAH!!! ORI 17-21 August 2009

Skully Says - MOTIVATE

Skully Says - Combat Airmen are always motivated ORI 17-21 August 2009

Skully Says - GEAR

Skully Says - Wright-Patt Airmen check their personal gear ORI 17-21 August 2009

Skully Says - FPCON

Skully Says - Wright-Patt Airmen know FPCON procedures ORI 17-21 August 2009

Skully Says - BE SAFE

Skully Says - Be Safe ORI 17-21 August 2009

Skully Says - AED

Skully Says - Wright-Patt Airmen know and use AED procedures ORI 17-21 August 2009

13th Annual Air Force Marathon

The 13th Annual Air Force Marathon is set for Sept. 19 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

This won't hurt a bit

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - Master Sgt. Sean Roberts, 455th Expeditionary Medical Group, is the Warrior of the Week and a critical care technician in the Intensive Care Unit at the Craig Joint Theater Hospital. His job entails care for U.S., Coalition and Afghan patients. Sergeant Roberts is deployed from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio and is a native of Tampa, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Felicia Juenke)

New crop of contracting specialists join workforce

A group of 46 newly hired Air Force civil service contracting specialists is sworn in during a July 20 in-processing ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The new hires are part of a recently announced Air Force-wide effort to increase the size of its in-house acquisition workforce, following an extended period of restructure and downsizing. After initial orientation, the new contracting personnel will undergo nine weeks of intensive training at Wright-Patterson to become Level-1 certified to join the acquisition workforce for either Aeronautical Systems Center, Air Force Research Laboratory, or the 88th Contracting Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Al Bright).

Welcome to Air Force contracting

Maj. Gen. Thomas Owen, director of Logistics and Sustainment for Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command, speaks to newly hired Air Force civilian contracting specialists during their in-processing July 20 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The new hires are part of a recently announced Air Force-wide effort to increase the size of its in-house acquisition workforce, following an extended period of restructure and downsizing. Owen has been selected for promotion to lieutenant general and reassignment in August as commander, Aeronautical Systems Center. (U.S. Air Force photo/Al Bright).