MacDill Air Force Base

Overview The Edwards Air Force Base located in Antelope Valley in Southern California was built to test new aircraft and help integrate them into the U.S. Air Force. The site became a flight test center after World War II. As an air base, many chemicals and fuel are stored here and throughout its history there have been spills and improper disposals. This became an environmental hazard when the contaminants began to seep into the ground. The EPA, the Air Force, and two state agencies signed a Federal

partners in countering terror campaigns worldwide. In support of the U.S. efforts, the Air Force (AF) should build partnership

Who in here owns a GPS or has a GPS built into their smartphone? Have you ever wondered how that works or more importantly, how did that GPS satellite travel from the ground to its 12,000 mile Medium Earth orbit? If you have ever seen a rocket launch on TV or in person you know how impressive that event is… This technological wonder or technology advancement was made possible by a Visionary Leader named General Bernard “Bennie” A. Schriever, a Visionary Leader, who is better known as being the

she contributed whether it be money, work, or even his or her own life. Few people in Florida and even in our local area understand the important role Eglin Air Force Base played during World War II. The primary mission of the Base during World War II was to perform operational suitability testing for the Army Air Corps. Eglin Air Force Base was originally started as Valparaiso Airport in 1933. There was a purchase of an arrow-head shaped parcel of 137 acres. The area was cleared for use as an

find myself thinking back to what my father said so me so long before this day. “They will rip you of all of your rights and hand them back to you one by one.” I am prepared for it. I know that I am strong enough for the future coming my way. The Air Force Academy is my future. A particularly jostling bump brings my back into my seat. I join into the conversations as the bus continues its constant low hum and swaying motion. The girl across the aisle from me turns to me, “Nervous, much?” Taken aback

Problem/Opportunity: Currently at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base a manual process, log books and paper documentation are being used to process the Mass Transportation Benefit Program (MTBP) requests, also known as RideShare and VanPool. Paper processes are also being used for tracking and an audit determined many issues with the current process to include: failure of an audit due to noncompliance of MTBP policy and procedure set forth by the Secretary of the Air Force, improper logging, noncompliant training

Orville and Wilbur Wright were two brothers who became interested with objects that fly. Orville was born August 19, 1871 in Dayton, Ohio. Orville’s brother Wilbur was born April 16, 1867 in Millville, Indiana. Their parents were Milton and Susan Wright; they were married in 1859. Milton Wright was born 1828 on his father's farm in Rush County, Indiana. He worked as a farmhand until he joined the Church of the United Brethren 1847, and he was ordained a minister in the church in 1856. Their mother

Robin DeLaVergne was appointed Executive Director of the Tampa General Hospital Foundation and Senior Vice President Tampa General Hospital in July 2005. Prior to that she served as Vice President Membership and Marketing for the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce. Prior to joining the Chamber of Commerce, Ms. DeLaVergne served as a Principal with ARK Partners, LLC, a healthcare-related business investment company. From 1997 until 2001, she served as Senior Vice President Strategic Services/Marketing

his life. He is a loyal man with nothing but good intentions. Davie grew up in Tampa Bay and knew MacDill Air Force Base was a fishing sanctuary. He and his childhood friends had plenty of memories of slaying the flats on base when they were kids. Davie had a friend named Derrick whose grandfather was in the Army. Derrick’s grandfather was able to get Derrick, Davie, and their good friend Martin on base because of his military ID. Davie made a promise to Derrick and Martin that once he retired from

Education Center, Indianapolis, IN 01/2014-05/2014 Course: EMT-B Wayland Baptist University, BAS; Eielson AFB, AK 04/2004 – 10/2006 Major: Human Services with a specialization in Criminal Justice Degree Awarded: 11/2012 Community College of the Air Force, AAS; San Antonio, TX Major: Aircraft Armament Systems Technology Degree Awarded: 12/2008 Federal Law Enforcement Training Center; Brunswick, GA 07/2006 – 11/2006 ● Criminal Investigator Training Program; graduated 09/2006 and credentialed 11/2006