Simulated tornado strikes Wright-Patt

Airman First Class Chad Postlethwaite (left) and Tech. Sgt. Elton Watson were among volunteers made up as realistic victims of a tornado during an exercise held March 10, 2010 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The scenario included a tornado touchdown near Building 79 in Area B, which also struck people exiting a bus who were attempting to seek shelter. Postlethwaite is with the 88th Force Support Squadron and Watson the National Air and Space Intelligence Center. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ben Strasser)

Simulated tornado strikes Wright-Patt

Staff Sgt. Nathanial Sitsler provides emergency first aid to Airman First Class Valeicia Carter during a mass casualty exercise March 10, 2010 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The scenario included a tornado touchdown near Building 79 in Area B, which also struck people exiting a bus who were attempting to seek shelter. Sergeant Sitsler is assigned to the 88th Security Forces Squadron and Airman Carter to National Air and Space Intelligence Center. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ben Strasser)

Minotaur Rocket

NASIC Analysts Ms. Peggy Grigsby’s name adorns the nosecone of a Minotaur rocket prior to launch. The rocket launched an R&D satellite into space in 19 May 2009 and Ms. Grigsby received this honor in recognition for her years of spectral work that improved intelligence capabilities. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Air Force)

Blast Off

The Space Shuttle Endeavor blasts off for a journey to the International Space Station carrying a special NASIC flag as part of its payload for its Nov 2008 mission. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Air Force)

CSAF visits NASIC

Col. D. Scott George, NASIC commander, talks with Gen. Norton Schwartz, Air Force chief of staff, during his recent visit to National Air and Space Intelligence Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. (U.S. Photo/Mitch Albertson)

Pre-deployment Fair

Tech. Sgt. Chris Jeffreys, helps make a memory during the Pre-deployment Fair for base Airmen and their families Jan. 31 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Jeffreys, an analyst with the National Air & Space Intelligence Center, was among many base volunteers and community partners who helped make the event a success for nearly 200 participants. (U.S. Air Force photo/Derek Kaufman)

NASIC Change of Command

DAYTON, Ohio -- Major General Craig Koziol hands the unit guidon to Colonel D. Scott George during the National Air and Space Intelligence Center's change of command ceremony at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on June 17. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)

IPC

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio --From left Colonel Raymod Midkiff, Commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District; Colonel Colleen Ryan, Commander, 88th Air Base Wing; David L. Hobson, U.S. Congressman, Ohio 7th District; James Clapper, Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence; Colonel Karen CLeary, Commander, National Air and Space Intelligence Center; Michael Turner, U.S. Congressman, Ohio 3rd District; and Mr. Thomas Butler, President, Monarch Construction pause for a photo op during the ribbon cutting ceremony of the National Air and Space Intelligence Center's Intelligence Production Complex here on May 2. The ceremony included music from the USAF Band of Flight, a ribbon cutting, a plaque dedication and concluded with tours inside the new facility. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman John Albea)

IPC

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio -- Senior Airman Erin Trimble (left), 2007 NASIC Airman of the Year, and Mr. Jason Armour, 2007 NASIC Civilian of the Year Category 1, unvail a plaque during the National Air and Space Intelligence Center's ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Intelligence Production Complex here on May 2. The plaque reads "Intelligence Production Complex dedicated to the men and women of the Intelligence Community for their contributions in defense of our Nation. National Air and Space Intelligence Center, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. The Source for Air and Space Intelligence. Building the Future Today. 2 May 2008." (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)

Dragons and Bees

DAYTON, Ohio -- Members of the National Air and Space Intelligence Center honor guard present the colors during a Dayton Dragon's game here on May 3. NASIC members were out in force as they filled the Dragon's Lair in the ball park. They recieved Dragon's Lair hats and were visited by Heater, one of the Dragon's mascots. The Dragons went on to lose the game 10-7 to the Burlington Bees. NASIC is a tenant unit at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)

NASIC and the base in the Prairies

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio -- Lieutenant Heather Greatting, National Air and Space Intelligence Center hands out a project to students at the STARBASE Wright-Patterson facility here on 11 April. STARBASE is a DoD program which serves local community youth across the country by offering students an opportunity to participate in a variety of learning experiences designed to increase interest and knowledge in math, science and technology. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)

Exercise with a Latin flair

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio -- LeAnna Moore, program analyst with the National Air and Space Intelligence center here leads a Zumba class at the base gym. Zumba features Latin rhythms with interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)

Rags to Riches in the American Heartland

First Lt. Heather Greatting instructs Zoey, her 9-year-old Labrador retriever, to jump over a hurdle Feb. 11 during agillity training. The lieutenant obtained Zoey from a Labrador rescue center and currently competes with her in canine agility. Lieutenant Greatting is a space intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance systems employment analyst with the National Air and Space Intelligence Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Joshua Strang)

Rags to Riches in the American Heartland

First Lt. Heather Greatting follows Zoey, her 9-year-old Labrador retriever, over an obstacle Feb. 11 during agillity training. The lieutenant obtained Zoey from a Labrador rescue center and currently competes with her in canine agility. Lieutenant Greatting is a space intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance systems employment analyst with the National Air and Space Intelligence Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Joshua Strang)