 
World War II 'three-star' attends WPAFB Retiree Appreciation Day
Dressed in World War II regalia as a three-star general of the mighty Eighth Air Force, Retired Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Bob Potts stands beside his historic staff car Nov. 13 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Potts, a native of Dayton, was invited to participate at the base's annual Retiree Appreciation Day. The event attracted more than 450 joint service retirees, spouses and Airmen nearing retirement from throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo/William Pugh)
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Posted: 11/16/2009
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WPAFB Retiree Appreciation Day attracts 450
Retired Army Maj. Gen. William Matz answers questions about retiree benefits during Retiree Appreciation Day Nov. 13 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Base officials said more than 450 participated during the day-long event, which included presentations, free medical screenings and an information fair. Matz is president of the National Association for the Uniformed Services and administrator of the Society of Military Widows. (U.S. Air Force photo/William Pugh)
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Posted: 11/16/2009
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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)
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Posted: 11/6/2009
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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)
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Posted: 11/6/2009
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Firefighter at Huffman Prairie
Wright-Patterson AFB Firefighter Lieutenant Jeffrey Turner ignites Huffman Prairie area 3. The controlled burn was to maintain and expand prairie vegetation and to help the spread of invasive woody species, which helps maintain the prairie. Approximately 25 acres of the 109 acre prairie area was set ablaze. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Ted Theopolos)
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Posted: 11/6/2009
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Firefighter at Huffman Prairie
Wright-Patterson AFB Firefighter Jerry Hopewell clears a space between the prairie fire and non burning prairie to prevent the fire from spreading. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Ted Theopolos)
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Posted: 11/6/2009
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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)
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Posted: 11/6/2009
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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)
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Posted: 11/6/2009
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Superintendent Orientation Visit
Group of Security Force Airmen meet with a group of
superintendents from local school districts during an orientation visit
introducing the group to military culture on Oct. 21. The group observed a
military working dog demonstration, had the chance to eat Meals Ready to
Eat, and participated in other events during their visit.
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Posted: 10/29/2009
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Superintendent Orientation Visit
Col. Brad Spacy, 88 Air Base Wing commander, meets with a group of
superintendents from local school districts during an orientation visit
introducing the group to military culture on Oct. 21. The group observed a
military working dog demonstration, had the chance to eat Meals Ready to
Eat, and participated in other events during their visit.
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Posted: 10/29/2009
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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)
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Posted: 10/27/2009
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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)
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Posted: 10/20/2009
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