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)