NASIC warrior overcomes adversity; completes triathlon

BREAVERCREEK, Ohio -- Curt Barnard, a civilian assigned to the National Air and Space Intelligence Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, coasts down the bike trail during his ride near the local 9/11 memorial as part of his cycling training, Aug. 29. Barnard recently battled through his brachial plexus disability while competing in his very first triathlon. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Michael J. Veloz)

NASIC warrior overcomes adversity; completes triathlon

BREAVERCREEK, Ohio -- Curt Barnard, a civilian assigned to the National Air and Space Intelligence Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, speeds around a corner during his cycling training, Aug. 29. Barnard suffers from brachial plexus, a life-long birth injury which caused him to lose functionality in his right arm, making it difficult to control his bicycle. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Michael J. Veloz)

“DAG-ers” building for a cause

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio--1st Lt. Kevin, from the National Air and Space Intelligence Center Data Analysis Group, and Bernadette Andrews, wife of Col. Keith Andrews DAG commander, attach dry wall to a local house for the nonprofit organization Habitat for Humanity. Members of the DAG worked together for a group volunteer project to support Habitat for Humanity throughout the 2012 summer months. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Veronica Pierce)

“DAG-ers” building for a cause

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio--Staff Sgt. Tiffany, from the National Air and Space Intelligence Center Data Analysis Group, places measurements on the interior frame of a local house for the nonprofit organization Habitat for Humanity. Members of the DAG worked together for a group volunteer project to support Habitat for Humanity throughout the 2012 summer months. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Veronica Pierce)

NASIC Recruiter Training

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- National Air and Space Intelligence Center recruiters compare the differences in their set-up of the NASIC recruiting displays during the recruiter training session here June 15, 2012, to try to determine who is the most correct. Recruiters are instructed to think of long-term goals, matching the right candidates to the right jobs while adding to the diversity of the NASIC workforce. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Christopher Carwile)

NASIC Recruiter Training

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- During the National Air and Space Intelligence Center’s recruiter training here June 8, 2012, recruiters get hands-on experience on the standard NASIC recruiting display that will be used during recruiting events. Recruiters are instructed to think of long-term goals, matching the right candidates to the right jobs while adding to the diversity of the NASIC workforce. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Christopher Carwile)

NASIC Recruiter Training

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Gary O’Connell, National Air and Space Intelligence Center chief scientist, provides the opening remarks during a recruiter training session here June 8, 2012. Recruiters are instructed to think of long-term goals, matching the right candidates to the right jobs while adding to the diversity of the NASIC workforce. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Christopher Carwile)

NASIC receives new SM group commander

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio -- Kim Hayworth, wife of Col Bradley Hayworth, moves his Air Force commanders pin above the name tag signifying his new command of the Space and Missiles Analysis Group, National Air and Space Intelligence Center, after a change of command ceremony here June 19. Colonel Hayworth most recently served as the director of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance for Air Force Global Strike Command, Barksdale AFB, La. For his new assignment, relinquishing commander Col Kevin Glenn will become the director of operation, AF ISR Agency, Lackland AFB, Texas. Presiding over the ceremony was Col Aaron Prupas, NASIC commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Veronica Pierce)

NASIC receives new SM group commander

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio -- National Air and Space Intelligence Center honor guard members present the colors during a change of command ceremony for the Space and Missiles Analysis Group here June 19. Assuming command is Col Brad Hayworth, who most recently served as the director of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance for Air Force Global Strike Command, Barksdale AFB, La. For his new assignment, relinquishing commander Col Kevin Glenn will become the director of operation, AF ISR Agency, Lackland AFB, Texas. Presiding over the ceremony was Col Aaron Prupas, NASIC commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Veronica Pierce)

Prupas assumes command of NASIC

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio -- Col. Aaron M. Prupas assumed command of the National Air and Space Intelligence Center during a ceremony held at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force here May 30. Maj. Gen. Robert P. Otto, commander of the Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, presided over the ceremony. Prior to this assignment, Prupas most recently served as the commander of the Air Force Technical Applications Center at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Carwile)

NASIC welcomes new commander

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio -- National Air and Space Center Airmen stand in formation during the NASIC change of command ceremony May 30 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Col. Kathleen C. Sakura relinquished command and Col. Aaron M. Prupas later assumed command during the ceremony. Maj. Gen. Robert P. Otto, commander of the Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency, Lackland AFB, Texas, presided over the change-of-command ceremony as well as a subsequent retirement ceremony honoring Colonel Sakura’s 24 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Veronica Pierce)

New NASIC commander addresses family, friends and NASIC Airmen

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio -- Col. Aaron M. Prupas addressed family, friends and members of the National Air and Space Center after assuming command of NASIC during a ceremony held at the National Museum of the United States Air Force May 30. During the ceremony, Col. Kathleen C. Sakura relinquished command of NASIC and later retired from the Air Force following 24 years of service. Maj. Gen. Robert P. Otto, commander of the Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency, Lackland AFB, Texas, presided over the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Veronica Pierce)

NASIC observes Asian cultural awareness

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio -- Dr. Jack T.F. Ling from the University of Dayton gave a speech titled "Asian Americans: The Invisible Minority" to listeners at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center here May 23. In observance of Asian-American and Pacific Islander heritage month NASIC hosted a day of events that included a guest speaker, raffle with prizes, pingpong tournament and food from local vendors representing various Asian countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Veronica A. Pierce)

Continuing education at all levels

WRIGHT PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Members of the National Air and Space Intelligence Center take part of the Education Fair held at the NASIC dining area here May 23. As the base celebrates the Year of Continuing Education, NASIC personnel received information about programs available at local universities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael J. Veloz)

Retirement brings new challenges, rewards for NASIC senior civilian

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio -- Betsy Stone Witt, the recently retired technical director and senior civilian for the National Air and Space Intelligence Center’s Space and Missiles Analysis Group, receives a retirement certificate from Col. Kevin Glenn, commander, Space and Missiles Analysis Group. Following an Air Force civilian career that spanned 33 years, Witt saw her retirement as a chance to continue her passion for mathematics by becoming an adjunct instructor at Wright State University and Clark State Community College in Dayton, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Veronica A. Pierce)

Retirement brings new challenges, rewards for NASIC senior civilian

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio -- Betsy Stone Witt, the recently retired technical director and senior civilian for the National Air and Space Intelligence Center’s Space and Missiles Analysis Group, explains mathematic equations to students at Wright State University. Following an Air Force civilian career that spanned 33 years, Witt saw her retirement as a chance to continue her passion for mathematics by becoming an adjunct instructor at Wright State University and Clark State Community College in Dayton, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Veronica A. Pierce)

NASIC host base retreat ceremony

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Tech. Sgt. Dan Robbins and Staff Sgt. Richard Butler, members from the National Air and Space Intelligence Center Honor Guard, fold the flag during a retreat ceremony here Jan. 9. Each month various organizations here rotate leading the ceremony. This month, NASIC hosted the base’s first retreat ceremony in 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Veronica Pierce)

NASIC host base retreat ceremony

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Staff Sgt. James Hinton, left, and Senior Airman Robel Asres, members of the National Air and Space Intelligence Center Honor Guard, fold the flag during a retreat ceremony here Jan. 9 at the center’s flagpole. Each month, various organizations here rotate leading the ceremony. NASIC hosted the base’s first retreat ceremony for 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Veronica Pierce)

Air Handler Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, Ohio – Col. Amanda Gladney, 88th Air Base Wing commander, and Col. Tim Traub, National Air and Space Intelligence Center vice commander, lead a Oct. 20 ribbon cutting ceremony at NASIC celebrating the completion of a $1.7 million air handler system renovation. The new system replaced a 35 year-old air handler unit and will provide heating, cooling and air circulation for 20,000 square feet of the Center's 350,000 square foot main complex. (Photo by Airman 1st Class James Jacobs)

Air Handler Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, Ohio – Col. Tim Traub, National Air and Space Intelligence Center vice commander, speaks at a Oct. 20 ribbon cutting ceremony at NASIC celebrating the completion of a $1.7 million air handler system renovation. The new system replaced a 35 year-old air handler unit and will provide heating, cooling and air circulation for 20,000 square feet of the Center's 350,000 square foot main complex. (Photo by Airman 1st Class James Jacobs)

Winning Run

WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, Ohio – Jason Oliver, who works at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center, leaps on to home plate to score the winning run for one of the center’s softball teams, the Slugnuts, during a Sept. 6 game at Wright-Patterson AFB. The Slugnuts, who first formed in 1982, won this division quarter-final game, but lost in the semi-finals the following week. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Veronica Pierce)

The slide

WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, Ohio -- Isaac Vaughan, who works at the Nation Air and Space Intelligence Center, is safe after a slide into third base during a Sept. 6 intramural game at Wright-Patterson AFB. Vaughan’s team, the Slugnuts, has been one of NASIC’s intramural softball teams since it formed in 1982. The team won this quarter-final game but lost to another NASIC team in the semi-finals the following week. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Veronica Pierce)

Formation

WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, Ohio – A formation of five representative groups of National Air and Space Intelligence Center active duty airmen was joined by a formation of Air National Guard senior leaders during a reveille ceremony at NASIC on Sept. 9 that marked the ten-year anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. (Photo by Senior Airman Bre Heath)

An element

WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, Ohio – An element of airmen from the National Air and Space Intelligence Center await a call to attention prior to a center reveille ceremony Sept. 9. The center held a reveille ceremony to mark the ten-year anniversary of the terrorist attack on Sept 11, 2001. (Photo by Airman 1st Class James Jacobs)