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Where Flight Took Off, Fire Now Soars: Huffman Prairie's Prescribed Burn
Capt. Blake Emmert, Wright-Patterson Fire Department, uses a drip torch to start a prescribed fire March 2, 2025, at Huffman Prairie, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Other firefighters followed behind him with a water hose to stop the fire from going in the wrong direction and endangering the replica of the Wright Brothers’ 1905 hanger that is on the site. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Where Flight Took Off, Fire Now Soars: Huffman Prairie's Prescribed Burn
Fifty acres of tall prairie grass goes up in flames March 2, 2025, during a prescribed burn on Huffman Prairie, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. In addition to being the location where the Wright Brothers learned how to control flight, Huffman Prairie is the largest native tall-grass prairie in the state of Ohio. Fire helps its ecosystem by hindering invasive species and woody plants. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Digital Materiel Management Symposium
The Air Force Institute of Technology’s Digital Innovation and Integration Center of Excellence recently hosted their first annual “Digital Materiel Management Symposium” for the DMM community. The purpose of the symposium was to bring together subject matter experts, innovators and DMM and model-based system engineering users in a collaborative space to showcase the benefits of these valuable digital tools. (contributed photo)
Where Flight Took Off, Fire Now Soars: Huffman Prairie's Prescribed Burn
Steve Holmes, Air Force Wildland Fire Branch Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakeland Wildland Support Module lead, uses a drip torch March 2, 2025, to help spread a prescribed burn at Huffman Prairie, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Huffman Prairie, the site where the Wright Brothers developed the first practical airplane, is currently the largest tract of native tall-grass prairie in the state of Ohio and its ecosystem benefits from fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Where Flight Took Off, Fire Now Soars: Huffman Prairie's Prescribed Burn
A fireman uses water to keep a prescribed burn away form a nature trail sign, March 2, 2025, at Huffman Prairie, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Huffman Prairie is the site of the world’s first flying field where the Wright Brothers developed the first practical airplane. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Where Flight Took Off, Fire Now Soars: Huffman Prairie's Prescribed Burn
Fifty acres of tall prairie grass goes up in flames March 2, 2025, during a prescribed burn on Huffman Prairie, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Members of the Air Force Wildland Fire Branch Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakeland Wildland Support Module joined with the Wright-Patterson Fire Department and the 88th Civil Engineer Group’s Natural Resources Program to safely burn the tract of land whose ecosystem benefits from fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Where Flight Took Off, Fire Now Soars: Huffman Prairie's Prescribed Burn
Capt. Blake Emmert, Wright-Patterson Fire Department, uses a drip torch to start a prescribed fire March 2, 2025, at Huffman Prairie just outside the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, fence line. Huffman Prairie’s ecosystem benefits from fire and the 88th Civil Engineering Group’s Natural Resources Program attempts a prescribed burn every few years. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Where Flight Took Off, Fire Now Soars: Huffman Prairie's Prescribed Burn
Firefighters prepare drip torches as they set up to do a prescribed burn March 2, 2025, at Huffman Prairie, across the fence line from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Members of the Air Force Wildland Fire Branch Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakeland Wildland Support Module joined with the Wright-Patterson Fire Department and the 88th Civil Engineering Group’s Natural Resources Program to safely burn 50 acres of prairie grass land. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Where Flight Took Off, Fire Now Soars: Huffman Prairie's Prescribed Burn
Steve Holmes, Air Force Wildland Fire Branch Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakeland Wildland Support Module lead, briefs his team and members of the Wright-Patterson Fire Department March 2, 2025, prior to the start of a prescribed burn on Huffman Prairie, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Huffman Prairie’s ecosystem benefits from fire and the 88th Civil Engineer Group’s Natural Resources Program attempts a prescribed burn every few years. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Where Flight Took Off, Fire Now Soars: Huffman Prairie's Prescribed Burn
A test fire is started to check conditions prior to lighting a large, prescribed burn March 2, 2025, on Huffman Prairie, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Huffman Prairie is the largest tract of native tall-grass prairie in the state of Ohio and its ecosystem benefits from fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Where Flight Took Off, Fire Now Soars: Huffman Prairie's Prescribed Burn
Darryn Warner, 88th Civil Engineer Group Natural Resources Program manager, points out to firefighters the area they will be burning March 2, 2025, on Huffman Prairie, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Huffman Prairie is the largest tract of native tall-grass prairie in the state of Ohio and its ecosystem benefits from fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Wright-Patt Chaplain & USO Team Up for Talent Showcase
Wright-Patt's Got Talent competitors, judges and emcee pose at the end of the event Feb. 27, 2025, on the stage of the USO, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The talent show, cohosted by the 88th Air Base Wing Chapel Office and the USO, to inspire creativity, build camaraderie, and fortify resilience among Team Wright-Patt’s Airmen, Guardians and family members. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Wright-Patt Chaplain & USO Team Up for Talent Showcase
Falita LaRock gives feedback and encouragement to a contestant in the Wright-Patt's Got Talent competition Feb. 27, 2025, with fellow judge, Staff Sgt. Marik Chrisman, U.S. Air Force Band of Flight, at the USO, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Other judges included U.S. Air Force Col. Dustin Richards, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, Chief Master Sgt. Tessa Fontaine, 88 ABW command chief and Aaron Hill, Wright-Patterson AFB Protestant Chapel music director. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Wright-Patt Chaplain & USO Team Up for Talent Showcase
Capt. Michael Breznau, 88th Air Base Wing chaplain, serves as master of ceremonies for Wright-Patt's Got Talent Feb. 27, 2025, at the USO, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Ten singers competed for the title and received feedback from the judges. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Wright-Patt Chaplain & USO Team Up for Talent Showcase
Staff Sgt. Robby Day performs the Beatle’s classic “Let it Be” Feb. 27, 2025, during the Wright-Patt's Got Talent competition at the base USO, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Day went on to be declared the over-all winner of the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
A1C William Heimberger, Wright-Patt dorm museum airman
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class William Heimberger, National Air and Space Intelligence Center signals and technical intelligence analyst, dons a 1950s-era service dress uniform at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Feb. 12, 2025. Heimberger collects vintage U.S. Air Force and Army Air Corps uniforms and memorabilia dating back to World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)
A1C William Heimberger, Wright-Patt dorm museum airman
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class William Heimberger, National Air and Space Intelligence Center signals and technical intelligence analyst, dons a 1950s-era service dress uniform at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Feb. 12, 2025. Heimberger collects vintage U.S. Air Force and Army Air Corps uniforms and memorabilia dating back to World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)(photo captured on a Rolleiflex 3.5 film camera)
A1C William Heimberger, Wright-Patt dorm museum airman
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class William Heimberger, National Air and Space Intelligence Center signals and technical intelligence analyst, stands next to his collection of vintage U.S. Air Force and Army Air Corps uniforms and memorabilia at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Jan. 27, 2025. Heimberger’s passion for military history can be seen on display in his personal collection decorating his dorm room. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)
A1C William Heimberger, Wright-Patt dorm museum airman
A collection of vintage U.S. Air Force and Army Air Corps uniforms and memorabilia, belonging to Airman 1st Class William Heimberger, on display inside a dormitory room at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Jan. 27, 2025. Heimberger, National Air and Space Intelligence Center signals and technical intelligence analyst, has decorated his room with his personal collection, creating a dorm museum. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)
A1C William Heimberger, Wright-Patt dorm museum airman
A collection of vintage U.S. Air Force and Army Air Corps uniforms and memorabilia, belonging to Airman 1st Class William Heimberger, on display inside a dormitory room at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Jan. 27, 2025. Heimberger, National Air and Space Intelligence Center signals and technical intelligence analyst, has decorated his room with his personal collection, creating a dorm museum. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)