Behind the news scene
Behind the news scene
Pulling for charity
An old tradition kept alive
U.S. Air Force Tattoo Ceremony
Not-so-static display
Not-so-static display
Not-so-static display
Not-so-static display
Rise and shine
Home at last
Maintaining radars
Preventative maintenance
Weather reports
Weather reports
YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Norris Agnew (left) and Tech. Sgt. Michael Brogan use digital-editing equipment to prepare a nightly "Pacific Report" newscast. Air Force News Agency has more than 480 Air Force and Army military and civilian people assigned to 28 locations worldwide. They communicate news, information and entertainment through print and electronic media -- keeping the total force, families and the American public informed during peace and war. The Airmen are broadcasters with the agency's Detachment 10 here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Val Gempis) Download Full Image
YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Norris Agnew uses digital-editing equipment to prepare a nightly "Pacific Report" newscast. Air Force News Agency has more than 480 Air Force and Army military and civilian people assigned to 28 locations worldwide. They communicate news, information and entertainment through print and electronic media -- keeping the total force, families and the American public informed during peace and war. Sergeant Agnew is a broadcaster with the agency's Detachment 10 here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Val Gempis) Download Full Image
DAYTON, Ohio -- A men's team participates in the 6th annual Combined Federal Campaign Aircraft Pull event at the Air Force Museum here Oct. 5. Male, female and coed teams competed to see who could pull a 60,000-pound EF-111 Raven the farthest in 45 seconds. The farthest pull was 338 feet, 11 inches by a men's team. In all, 26 teams competed and raised $5,400 for CFC charities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rob Brenner) Download Full Image
BOLLING AIR FORCE BASE, D.C. -- Secretary of the Air Force Dr. James G. Roche and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. John P. Jumper pay respect to the flags during the U.S. Air Force Tattoo Ceremony here Oct. 5. The tattoo is a 300-year-old tradition held worldwide, showcasing the excellence and readiness of servicemembers. During the ceremony, Airmen exhibit the precision and teamwork essential for mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amber K. Whittington) Download Full Image
BOLLING AIR FORCE BASE, D.C. -- The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team and U.S. Air Force Band line the ceremonial lawn during a performance for the U.S. Air Force Tattoo Ceremony here Oct. 5. The tattoo is a 300-year-old tradition held worldwide, showcasing the excellence and readiness of servicemembers. During the ceremony, Airmen exhibit the precision and teamwork essential for mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amber K. Whittington) Download Full Image
ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- An F-15 Eagle is towed toward its stand where it became the first static display to sit outside the main gate here. It was towed across base and down about one mile of a busy highway. With help from the local police department, the highway was shut down for less than an hour for towing of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Keith Brown) Download Full Image
ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- An F-15 Eagle is towed through several intersections on its way to the base where it became the first static display to sit outside the main gate here. It was towed across base and down about one mile of a busy highway. With help from the local police department, the highway was shut down for less than an hour for towing of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Keith Brown) Download Full Image
ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Staff Sgt. Jason Wood watches an F-15 Eagle being positioned onto its stand. The aircraft became the first static display to sit outside the main gate here. It was towed across base and down about one mile of a busy highway. With help from the local police department, the highway was shut down for less than an hour for towing of the aircraft. Sergeant Wood was the lift supervisor for the hoisting and is assigned to the 3rd Equipment Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Keith Brown) Download Full Image
ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- An F-15 Eagle is hoisted onto its stand where it became the first static display to sit outside the main gate here. The aircraft was towed across base and down about one mile of a busy highway. With help from the local police department, the highway was shut down for less than an hour for towing of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Garret Hothan) Download Full Image
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. -- The sun rises behind a C-130J at the Pennsylvania Air National Guard's 193rd Special Operations Wing at Harrisburg International Airport here Oct. 1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matt Schwartz) Download Full Image
EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- The first O/A-10 Thunderbolt ll from the 355th Fighter Squadron lands here recently for the first time in six months. The A-10's are returning after a six-month deployment to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. The 355th Fighter Squadron's primary missions now include air strike control, close air support, target interdiction, joint air attack team, combat escort, and combat search and rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Strang) Download Full Image
ORCUTT, Calif. -- Airman 1st Class Christopher Garret inserts an azimuth stow pen into the next generation weather radar located on New Love Hill here. Airman Garret is a ground radar systems maintenance technician assigned to the 30th Space Communications Squadron at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Haas) Download Full Image
ORCUTT, Calif. -- Staff Sgt. Erik Voyles (left) reviews work cards with Airman 1st Class Christopher Garret before performing preventative maintenance inspections on the next generation weather radar located on New Love Hill here. Both Airmen are ground radar systems maintenance technicians assigned to the 30th Space Communications Squadron at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Haas) Download Full Image
ORCUTT, Calif. -- Airmen 1st Class Eric Hanes (left) and Janina Kowalski make adjustments to the azimuth housing on the next generation weather radar located on New Love Hill here. Proper maintenance of the NEXRAD provides accurate data of the weather in the local area. Both Airmen are ground radar systems maintenance technicians assigned to the 30th Space Communications Squadron at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Haas) Download Full Image
ORCUTT, Calif. -- Airman 1st Class Janina Kowalski takes test measurements on the next generation weather radar with an oscilloscope located on New Love Hill here. The technicians use an O-Scope to measure pulse widths. Airman Kowlaski is a ground radar systems maintenance technician assigned to the 30th Space Communications Squadron at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Haas) Download Full Image
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