JBECC

The Joint Based Expeditionary Connectivity Center (JBECC) parked next to Bay County's 9-11 memorial.

JBECC

Joint Based Expeditionary Connectivity Center (JBECC)

JBECC

Joint Based Expeditionary Connectivity Center (JBECC)

America's AOC

Nighttime view of the 9-11 memorial outside of America's AOC

America's AOC

THe 9-11 memorial outside of America's AOC

America's AOC

Outside photo of the Air and Space Operations Center

Ardent Sentry 2010

Savannah, GA--Staff Sgt. Josh Hartzell and Senior Airman Vanessa Garcia from the 165th Security Forces Squadron provide perimeter security for the Avengers on an off-site location. The Avenger will play an instrumental part during 4-day Ardent Sentry exercise to demonstrate the air defense.(U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anika Williams)

Ardent Sentry 2010

Savannah GA. -- U.S. Army Soldiers set up a perimeter with C- wire during Ardent Sentry 2010 on the Savannah Combat Readiness Training Center in Savannah, GA. (U.S. Air Force photo by AMN Allen Stokes)

As mother battles cancer, son finds comfort with Air Force

The Shuman Family (from left – Tanya, Chris, Ashley Kelly and Jordan) poses from high above Tyndall AFB’s flightline as they toured the 325th Operations Support Squadron control tower during Jordan visit to the base as a “Pilot for the Day” April 20, 2010.

As mother battles cancer, son finds comfort with Air Force

Lt. Col. Derek “Trapper” France, 43rd Fighter Squadron commander, presents an autographed F-22 lithograph to Jordan “Rocket” Shuman during his Pilot for a Day” visit to Tyndall AFB, Fla., April 30, 2010.

As mother battles cancer, son finds comfort with Air Force

Capt. Scott “Omar” Bradley, 43rd Fighter Squadron instructor pilot, presents Jordan “Rocket” Shuman with a 325th Fighter Wing patch for his kid-size flight suit during his “Pilot for a Day” visit to Tyndall AFB, Fla., April 30, 2010.

As mother batles cancer, son finds comfort with Air Force

Staff Sgt. Adrian Williams, 325th Operations Support Squadron, helps Jordan “Rocket” Shuman with egress equipment as he prepares for his hanging harness training during his “Pilot for a Day” visit to Tyndall AFB, Fla., April 30, 2010.

2010 Flood ARCHER

Civil Air Patrol Maj. Doug Ployhar operates CAP’s ARCHER system during disaster relief operations in the Red River Valley, which separates Minnesota and North Dakota. ARCHER (Airborne Real-time Cueing Hyperspectral Enhanced Reconnaissance) is an aerial imaging system that produces high-resolution aerial images that assist emergency management officials in their assessment of flood damage. Photo by Lt. Col. Paul Adams, Minnesota Wing

STS-130 lifts off!

Space shuttle Endeavour roars off Launch Pad 39A on its STS-130 mission to deliver Tranquility and cupola to the International Space Station. Image credit: NASA TV

Azrtec Eagles

Mexican Air Force Col. Justino Reyes Retana vividly recalls his days with Escuadron 201 as a P-47 pilot during World War II. (Photo courtesy of Asociacion Mexicana de Veteranos)

Aztec Eagles

Mexican Air Force pilot Capt. Jose Luis Pratt Ramos discusses his role as an aviator during World War II fighting against the Japanese in the Pacific. (Photo courtesy of Asociacion Mexicana de Veteranos)

FARC hero visits America's AOC

Mr. Keith Stansell, a survivor of Revolutionary Armed Forces of Columbia imprisonment, recently visited the 601st Air and Space Operations Center and delivered a presentation to AOC members depicting his five-and-a-half years in captivity. U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Steve Burke

FARC hero visits America's AOC

In a recent visit to America's AOC, Mr. Keith Stansell spoke with AOC leadership about his impression of the AOC during his visit. Mr. Stansell was captured and imprisoned by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Columbia for five-and-a-half years. U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Steve Burke

Amalgam Dart 2009

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle from the 142nd Fighter Wing, Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore., takes off on a mission in support of Amalgam Dart 2009, June 19. Amalgam Dart is a field test of the Department of Defense's ability to rapidly deploy a total air integrated defense system in the U.S. in order to deter, detect and defeat airborne threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob N. Bailey)

Amalgam Dart 2009

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle from the 142nd Fighter Wing, Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore., prepares for takeoff before a mission in support of Amalgam Dart 2009, June 19. Amalgam Dart is a field test of the Department of Defense's ability to rapidly deploy a total air integrated defense system in the U.S. in order to deter, detect and defeat airborne threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob N. Bailey)

Amalgam Dart 2009

U.S. Air Force Col. John Kent, an F-15 Eagle pilot assigned to the the 142nd Fighter Wing, Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore., steps to his aircraft before flying a mission in support of Amalgam Dart 2009, June 19. Amalgam Dart is a field test of the Department of Defense's ability to rapidly deploy a total air integrated defense system in the U.S. in order to deter, detect and defeat airborne threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob N. Bailey)

Amalgam Dart 2009

F-15 Eagle pilots from the 142nd Fighter Wing, Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore., step to their aircraft before flying a mission in support of Amalgam Dart 2009, June 19. Amalgam Dart is a field test of the Department of Defense's ability to rapidly deploy a total air integrated defense system in the U.S. in order to deter, detect and defeat airborne threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob N. Bailey)

Amalgam Dart 2009

Lt. Col. Wayne Schulz (left) and Capt. John Barringer, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol, conduct preflight checks in a C-182 Cessna before departing Astoria, Ore. during Amalgam Dart 2009, June 18. Amalgam Dart is a field test of the Department of Defense's ability to rapidly deploy a total air integrated defense system in the U.S. in order to deter, detect and defeat airborne threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob N. Bailey)

Amalgam Dart 2009

The view from a Civil Air Patrol Cessna 182 during Amalgam Dart 2009. Amalgam Dart 2009 is a field test of the Department of Defense's ability to rapidly deploy a total air integrated defense system in the U.S. in order to deter, detect and defeat airborne threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob N. Bailey)