Conference focuses on warfighter training and simulation

Chris Honious and Jonetta White flew from Dayton, Ohio to Orlando, Fla. to participate in the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference, Nov. 29 - Dec. 2, 2010. The I/ITSEC conference assembled the top researchers and developers of training and simulation technologies for the largest annual event of its kind in the world. Ms. White and Mr. Honious both attend Dayton Early College Academy, an urban charter school for 7th to 12th grade students in Dayton. They presented information on robotics during a program featuring future leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo/Derek Kaufman)

Conference focuses on warfighter training and simulation

Airman First Class James Lowery and other joint service honor guard members participate in opening ceremonies of the Interservice/Industry Training Simulation and Education Conference, I/ITSEC, Nov. 30, 2010 in Orlando Fla. The annual conference assembles government, industry and academic experts in modeling and simulation and is the largest of its kind in the world. Airman Lowery is a KC-135 crew chief with the 6th Air Mobility Wing, MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Derek Kaufman)

Free medical screenings at Retiree Appreciation Day

Airman First Class Tawnee Hayden checks Roger Betton's blood pressure during Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Retiree Appreciation Day Oct. 21 at the Hope Hotel and Conference Center. More than 400 retirees from all branches of the military came to the annual event held to recognize retirees for their service, share information on topics of interest and respond to their concerns. Airman Hayden is with the 88th Medical Operations Squadron at Wright-Patterson Medical Center. (U.S. Air Force photo/Niki Jahns)

What's Under the Hood?

Playstation 3 game consoles are lined up for cataloging in an Air Force Research Laboratory warehouse in Rome, N.Y.

Wing priorities outlined during commander's call

Col. Amanda W. Gladney speaks to assembled members of the 88th Air Base Wing Oct. 5, 2010 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Colonel Gladney described wing priorities, commander's emphasis items and key concerns during commander's call sessions held at Wright-Patterson Medical Center and the base theater in Kittyhawk Center. Colonel Gladney is 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander at Wright-Patt. (Skywrighter photo/Nikki Jahns)

Tech. Sgt. Joshua Caulley

DAYTON, Ohio -- Technical Sergeant Joshua Caulley from the 445th Maintenance Squadron at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base sets with University of Dayton fans at their football game on Military Appreciation Day on October 2, 2010, at Welcome Stadium. The UD Flyers won the game against Valparaiso Crusaders 48-14. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ted Theopolos)

Tech. Sgt. Richard Brown

DAYTON, Ohio -- Technical Sergeant Richard Brown from the National Air and Space Intelligence Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base sets with his family at the University of Dayton football game on Military Appreciation Day on October 2, 2010. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Ted Theopolos)

Air Force Band of Flight singer Tech, Sgt. Felita Rowe

DAYTON, Ohio -- Technical Sergeant Felita Rowe from the Air Force Band of Flight sings the National Anthem for the opening ceremony of University of Dayton Military Appreciation Day at Welcome Stadium on October 2, 2010. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Ted Theopolos)

88th Secruity Force Squadron Members

DAYTON, Ohio -- Senior Airmen Dantonie Bennett and Patrick Richard from the 88th Security Force Squadron at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, display a military humvee for civilians to observe and ask questions about outside of Welcome Stadium. The airmen and display were part of University of Dayton Military Appreciation Day on October 2, 2010, as the UD Flyers took on the Valparaiso Crusaders.(U.S. Air Force Photo by Ted Theopolos)

Officer commissioned via video teleconference

Retired Brigadier General Roger Ward, in Afghanistan, commissions his son, Greg Ward, into the Army via video teleconference Sept. 22 at the Air Force Research Laboratory VTC room. U.S. Air Force Photo by Todd Berenger.

Rebecca Murray takes home first

Rebecca Murray of Franklin, Tenn., wearing bib number 20, runs during the Air Force Marathon Sept. 18, 2010 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. She went on to win first place in the women's full-marathon category with a time of 3:01:07. (U.S. Air Force photo by Al Bright)

Record numbers register for Air Force Marathon

Thousands of runners start the half-marathon during the Air Force Marathon Sept. 18, 2010 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. A record breaking12,000 runners registered for the events held on Sept. 17-18. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Michelle Gigante)

AETC civic leaders tour Wright-Patterson

Gen. Stephen Lorenz, Lt. Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger, and Brig. Gen. Walter Givhan welcome civic leader Walter Miller Sept. 7, 2010 to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Mr. Miller, president of the Polygon Group based in Memphis, Tenn., was one of 21 civic leaders across the nation to observe Air Force missions performed by Wright-Patt Airmen and civilian employees. General Lorenz is Air Education & Training Command commander, General Wolfenbarger, Air Force Materiel Command vice commander and General Givhan Air Force Institute of Technology commandant (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Amanda Duncan)

AETC civic leaders tour Wright-Patt

Brig. Gen. Walter Givhan speaks to civic leaders during a tour of the Aeronautical Systems Center acquisition complex Sept. 8, 2010 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Twenty one civic leaders from across the U.S. traveled to Wright-Patterson to see the base’s diverse missions firsthand. Aeronautical Systems Center oversees procurement and modernization of the Air Force’s aircraft and related systems. General Givhan is Air Force Institute of Technology commandant. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michelle Gigante).

Big Horse on the Prairie

Caitlyn Mullins and Boy Scout Sam Ryals ride aboard Prince during the Huffman Prairie Aero Carnival Aug. 21, 2010 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The free event featured life in the early 1900s and was sponsored by the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, with support from the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Derek Kaufman)

Rivets are cool

Brian Kahler of Dayton learns about rivet fastening from Lieutenants Si Ferrel and Rob Steigerwald 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. Both officers are attending Air Force Institute of Technology starting this fall. (U.S. Air Force photo/Derek Kaufman)

Ford Model Ts at Huffman Prairie Flying Field

Marion Goepferich of Miami Township and Kay Sager of Washington Twp., Ohio, relax before a pair of Ford Model Ts during the Huffman Prairie Aero Carnival Aug. 21, 2010 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The free event at Huffman Prairie Flying Field featured life in the early 1900s and was sponsored by the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, with support from the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Derek Kaufman)

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)

Brig. Gen. Bunch

Brig. Gen. Arnold W. Bunch Jr., 312th Aeronautical Systems Wing commander, visits with the 419th Flight Test Squadron workforce Aug. 17. The general dropped by for a few hours to see the bomber test programs here at Edwards. He served as 412th Test Wing commander from January 2006 to May 2008. General Bunch currently serves as the Air Force Program Executive Officer for Fighters and Bombers, Aeronautical Systems Center, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. He is responsible for cost, schedule, performance, and life-cycle management of the fighter and bomber attack portfolio. This includes the A-10, B-1, B-52, F-15, F-16, Joint Helmet-Mounted Cueing System and panoramic night vision goggles. This portfolio provides horizontal integration among the weapon systems and performs capability planning for the Global Strike Task Force. He is also responsible for the organization, training, and equipment for the F-35, F-22,and B-2 System Program Offices.

Cincinnati Reds honor Wright-Patt Airmen

Tech. Sgt. Tana Frangioni, Tech. Sgt. Joe Heitzenrater, Staff Sgt. Trent Page and Airman 1st Class Aaron Graff and their families are recognized by fans during pre-game ceremonies July 31, 2010 at Great American Ball Park. The Cincinnati Reds honored Airmen from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio during Military Appreciation Night. (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)

Cincinnati Reds honor Wright-Patt Airmen

Master Sgt. Shawn Stanley and Staff Sgt. Terra Mason prepare to sing the National Anthem during opening ceremonies for the Cincinnati Reds game July 31, 2010 at Great American Ball Park. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Airmen were recognized by the Reds organization and fans during Military Appreciation Night. Sergeants Stanley and Mason are with the Air Force Band of Flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Al Bright)

Cincinnati Reds honor Wright-Patt Airmen

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Chris Heisey and Lt. Gen. Tom Owen share a moment on the field prior to the start of the Reds Game July 31, 2010 at Great American Ball Park. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Airmen were recognized by the Reds organization and fans during Military Appreciation Day. General Owen is Aeronautical Systems Center commander and threw out the ceremonial first pitch. (U.S. Air Force photo/Al Bright)

Cincinnati Reds honor Wright-Patt Airmen

Lt. Gen. Tom Owen, swears in a new crop of U.S. Air Force recruits prior to the start of the Cincinnati Reds Game July 31, 2010 at Great American Ball Park. Airmen from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio were recognized by the Reds organization and fans during Military Appreciation Day. General Owen is Aeronautical Systems Center commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Al Bright)