Modeling and simulation shaping future warfighting

Gen. Edward A Rice, Jr. delivers the service keynote at the Interservice/Industry Training Simulation and Education Conference Nov. 30, 2010 in Orlando, Fla. Held annually, I/ITSEC is the world's largest modeling & simulation event, attracting thousands of government, industry and academic leaders from the U.S. and dozens of countries across the globe. General Rice is commander of Air Education & Training Command at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. (Photo courtesy NTSA)

Free medical screenings at Retiree Appreciation Day

Retired Army Maj. Gen. William Matz Jr. provided the keynote Oct. 21 during Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Retiree Appreciation Day. 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. General Matz is president of National Association for Uniformed Services. (U.S. Air Force photo/Niki Jahns)

2010 Miami Valley CFC begins

Southwest Ohio military members and Federal employees attend the Miami Valley Combined Federal Campaign Kickoff Oct. 6, 2010 at the Nutter Center on the Wright State University campus. Miami Valley CFC is the local campaign for DoD and Federal employees working in Champaign, Clark, Darke, Fayette, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Shelby and Warren counties in Ohio to give to the charities of their choice. The kickoff featured an Agency Fair, dance crew competition, a free meal and entertainment. (Skywrighter photo/Niki Jahns)

Giving back through CFC

Guy Richardson and Col. Amanda Gladney make their pledges during the Miami Valley Combined Federal Campaign Kickoff Oct. 6, 2010 at the Nutter Center on the Wright State University campus. Miami Valley CFC is the local campaign for DoD and Federal employees working in Champaign, Clark, Darke, Fayette, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Shelby and Warren counties in Ohio to give to the charities of their choice. Mr. Richardson is Dayton Veterans Administration Medical Center director, and Colonel Gladney is 88th Air Base Wing commander at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. (Skywrighter photo/Niki Jahns)

Lt. Col. Greg Tolmoff

DAYTON, Ohio -- Lieutenant Colonel Greg Tolmoff from the Aeronautical System Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base stands with his wife Pam and their three sons Nikolai, Max and Zander as they were honored during halftime during the University of Dayton ‘s football game on Military Appreciation Day on October 2, 2010. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Ted Theopolos)

88th Air Base Wing Commander Colonel Amanda Gladney

DAYTON, Ohio -- Colonel Amanda Gladney, commander of the 88th Air Base Wing, and Mr. Tim Wabler (second left) University of Dayton Vice President and Director of Athletics shake hands with military members and their families from Wright-Patterson Air Force during halftime as the University of Dayton Military Appreciation Day at Welcome Stadium on October 2, 2010. Three military members were recognized from retuning from overseas contingency operations.(U.S. Air Force Photo by Ted Theopolos)

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Honor Guard

DAYTON, Ohio -- Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Honor Guard presents the colors during the opening ceremony of University of Dayton Military Appreciation Day at Welcome Stadium on October 2, 2010. The UD Flyers won the game against Valparaiso Crusaders in a Pioneer League showdown 48-14. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Ted Theopolos)

Senior Master Sgt. Leak and son

DAYTON, Ohio -- Senior Master Sergeant Garvis Leak and his son G’Jailen enjoy free food provided by University of Dayton before the football game in the hospitality tent. Senior Master Sergeant Leak was one of three military members from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base recognized at halftime for his recent deployment. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Ted Theopolos)

Officer commissioned via video teleconference

Greg Ward was commissioned into the Army as a medical doctor by his father, retired Brigadier General Roger Ward. General Ward is in Afghanistan as a contractor. The commissioning was accomplished by video teleconference Sept. 22 at the Air Force Research Laboratory VTC room. U.S. Air Force Photo by Todd Berenger.

Gen. Donald Hoffman

Gen. Donald Hoffman

Air Force Chief of Staff finishes Air Force Marathon 10k

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz crosses the finish line at the Air Force Marathon on Sept. 18, 2010, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. General Schwartz and his wife Suzie joined a record setting crowd of 12,000 runners at the 14th annual event. General Schwartz finished the 10k run with a time of 1:00:23. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mike Libecap)

Professor Alfred Vogel discusses his latest laser research

Professor Alfred Vogel discusses his latest laser research with Air Force Research Laboratory scientists at Kirtland AFB. U.S. Air Force Photo by Mitch Thierry