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)

Diamonds in the rough - Wilcox Central High School JROTC program shines

Maj. John A. Brown, commander, Wilcox Central High School Junior Officer Reserve Training Corps, Detachment AL-936, Camden Ala. speaks to his cadets prior to starting their play, which highlighted sexual assault awareness on March 29. Detachment AL-936 is a shining example of excellence despite the area they are located in. (Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Stoltz)

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

A participant nears the half-way point of the Heritage of Air Power Kenney 15K race, here, 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)

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)