Joining the Long Blue Line

Officer Training School held a graduation parade for the Basic Officer Training Course, Class 12-04, April 10, reviewed by Lt. Gen. David Fadok, commander and president of the Air University. Basic Officer Training prepares and commissions second lieutenants to fulfill Air Force active-duty and Air Force Reserve requirements in partnership with the U.S. Air Force Academy and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. The training consists of 12 weeks of military instruction and leadership development for college graduates leading to a commission as a second lieutenant. BOT is designed to instill high standards of conduct and provide officer candidates with the essential military knowledge and skills needed for effective performance as Air Force leaders. There are seven BOT classes per fiscal year. (Air Force photo by Bud Hancock)

Doolittle Raid proved pivotal 70 years ago

Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle accepts a medal from the skipper of the USS Hornet, Capt. Marc A. Mitscher. The medal, once given to a U.S. Navy officer by the Japanese, was wired to a 500-pound bomb for return to Japan 'with interest.' This week, 70 years after the bombing of Japan, the remaining Doolittle Raiders have gathered in Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, for what may be their last reunion. (Courtesy photo)

Heritage of Air Power Kenney 15K

A participant and his mother take part in the Heritage of Air Power Kenney 15K race at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., April 6 (Photo by Kelly Deichert)

Heritage of Air Power Kenney 15K

A participant takes in a few miles during the Heritage of Air Power Kenney 15K race at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., April 6. (Photo by Kelly Deichert)

Heritage of Air Power Kenney 15K

Participants take the first steps starting off the Heritage of Air Power Kenney 15K race at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., April 6. (Photo by Kelly Deichert)

Maintaining Maxwell's Statics

Alan Johns, 42nd Operations Support Flight contractor, washes pollen from a F-105D Thunderchief static display at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., April 4. Contractors from the 42nd OSF wash the 12 static displays on Maxwell and Gunter Annex twice a year to enhance the appearnce and prevent corrosion from forming on some of the nearly 20 year old displays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Voss)