Helicopter in my pocket

Park Ranger Bob Petersen demonstrates an early flying toy which inspired the Wright Brothers interest in building a flying machine to the Kahler family of Dayton during the Huffman Prairie Aero Carnival Aug. 21, 2010 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The event was sponsored by the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, with support from the Air Force. Ms. Judy Kahler works for Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command Contracting. (U.S. Air Force photo/Derek Kaufman)

Ring toss at Huffman Prairie Flying Field

Boy Scout David Parris and Elijah Heerdt express surprise in Elijah’s quick mastery of the ring toss during the Huffman Prairie Aero Carnival Aug. 21, 2010 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The event 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

Chief Master Sgt. Edward Pace and his son Connor enjoy the Cincinnati Reds game July 31, 2010 at Great American Ball Park. Airmen from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio and their families were honored by the Reds organization and fans during Military Appreciation Night. Chief Pace is superintendent of the 88th Medical Group. (U.S. Air Force photo/Al Bright)

Cincinnati Reds honor Wright-Patt Airmen

The Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Honor Guard presents the colors during pre-game opening ceremonies for the Cincinnati Reds game July 31, 2010 at Great American Ball Park. Base Airmen were recognized by the Reds organization and fans during Military Appreciation Night. (U.S. Air Force photo/Al Bright)

Dayton area veteran receives France’s highest honor

Brig. Gen. Walter Givhan presents retired Air Force Col. Byron Lee Schatzley with the Knight of the Legion of Honor medal July 13 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Colonel Schatzley was recognized for his service as bombardier in the 558th Bomb Squadron during World War II. Napolean Bonaparte created the medal to honor military and non-military people for outstanding bravery or achievement in service to France. General Givhan is Air Force Institute of Technology Commandant and presented the medal on behalf of the Consulate General of France in Chicago. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bonnie White)

Heroes Welcoming Heroes

Col. Amanda Gladney awarded the Purple Heart to 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 photo/Al Bright)