Retiree Appreciation Day

Wright-Patterson Medical Center radiation therapist Karen Lewis (left) and oncology research nurse Regina Farley were among those who provided information and free medical screenings to military retirees and their spouses at Wright-Patt's Retiree Appreciation Day. About 500 participated in the event, held Oct. 29 at Hope Hotel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Derek Kaufman)

Civic leaders visit Wright-Patterson

During a 917th Wing sponsored Civic Leader Tour, October 29-30, to Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio, a group of 30 civic leaders observed an in-air refueling of an A-10 by a 931st Air Refueling Group, KC-135 after taking off from Barksdale AFB, La. The tour was to familiarize them with the 917th Wing and the Air Force Reserve. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Zarcariaous Presha, 2d Bomb Wing Protocol)

Child seat checks save lives

Child safety seat technicians Danielle Beverly and Brandon Bell perform a comprehensive check of Senior Airman Destiny Brison's vehicle to ensure proper child seat installation. More than 70 families from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base signed up to receive the free safety checks at North Child Development Center Oct. 24. The 88th Air Base Wing Safety Office and 88th Services Division Family Member Programs Flight teamed to host the event. Technicians identified installation errors in more than 80 percent of vehicles, including instances of recalled or defective child safety seats in nearly one out of every four vehicles inspected. Recalled seats were replaced free of charge by event sponsor, Chrysler. Inspectors said the results are not uncommon and encourage others to visit seatcheck.org for more information. Both Beverly and Bell are employed by Evenflo of Miamisburg, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo/Derek Kaufman)

Child seat checks save lives

Beavercreek Police officer Adam Kempf inspects a vehicle to ensure proper child safety seat installation at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Oct. 24. More than 70 base families signed up for the free checks to ensure their children were safely buckled in. Technicians identified installation errors in more than 80 percent of vehicles, including instances of recalled or defective child safety seats in nearly one out of every four vehicles inspected. Recalled seats were replaced free of charge by event sponsor, Chrysler. Inspectors said the results are not uncommon and encourage others to visit seatcheck.org for more information. Kempf underwent 32 hours of training to receive child safety seat technician certification. (U.S. Air Force photo/Derek Kaufman)

Practice makes perfect!

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Tech. Sgt. Chad Roberts from the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron renders aid to a simulated unconscious burn victim here Sept. 30. The burn victim is Capt. Kevin Eberhart from the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing. The base exercise controllers have designed a variety of scenarios to aid in the wing's emergency preparedness. The exercises are designed to improve response times while following procedures. They are also enlisted to increase responders' knowledge of life-saving techniques and the ability to excel in the face of adversity. Sergeant Roberts, a native of Mansfield, Ohio., is deployed from the 88th SFS Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Capt. Eberhart's hometown is San Antonio, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher A. Campbell)(released)

Crossing the finish line

Glen Ashlock of Brooklyn, Mich., crosses the finish line capturing first place in the Full Marathon, Wheeled Division. A record field of nearly 7,400 runners participated in the 12th Annual U.S. Air Force Marathon at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ben Strasser)