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Found this poignant reminder of a previous war while hiking in Ashdown Forest in Sussex.
Sgt P.V.R. Sutton and five of his comrades lost their lives when their Wellington Mk2 bomber crashed here on 31st July 1941, as a result of enemy action.
Airman Kaylee Morin, assigned to the 90th Missile Wing at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., fires at a target Sept. 23, 2015, during a shooting portion of the 2015 Global Strike Challenge security forces competition on Camp Guernsey, Wyo. The final portion of the shooting course had Airmen locate and shoot at targets distanced between 200 and 600 meters. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brandon Valle)
At the Paprihaven Defense Force (PDF) on Adobe Road, a familiar quartet* is hastily exiting the barracks. Airman First Class Derrick Simmons. the son of Oliver and Koncedra, is headed home with his guests, Sgt Vince Carter, Supply Clerk PFC Maisie Morris and Navy Aviation Fuel Handler Greg "Grape" Grapinksi.
Derrick: Come on guys, if an officer spots us and decides to give us something to do, we're on active call and our passes won't help us.
Vince: Aw, just tell 'em yer're the General's boy! HAW!
Derrick: Yeah, you know how that'd go over with my old man. Trying to use him for special treatment.
Vince: Well I am ready for some eats! Yer Mom is some kinda chef!
Maisie: Hey, there'll be lots of dishes there! I'm bringing this, a smoked paprika goulash.
Grape: A goulash!?
Maisie: Umm, yes?? I saw the recipe somewhere recently. Something to do with Blythes.
Vince: With WHAT??
Maisie: Never mind! None of you made anything at all! If not for me, we'd be showing up at the General's house empty handed!
Derrick: It's fine, and I appreciate you making that, Maisie. But we'll still show up empty stomached! HAHA!
Grape: I got my jeans HITCHED UP!! I am ready!
Vince: I dunno why you think that's anything good, Grape!
Grape: You ain't got a lonely lick of fashion sense, Vince! Shut that trap!
Derrick: And keep your traps clean as well! Mom is gonna be talking about the Bible and the last grief I need is you jokers yappin off color. She's already worrying about us because of the war, so I got a verse ready. We're in the PDF so Deuteronomy 31:6, ""Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you."" Did any of you crate heads even remember to think about one?
Maisie: I did! Isaiah 41:10, ""Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you.""
Derrick: Thanks, Maisie, I knew you would.
Vince: Aw, you know I watch my words around yer Mom! And, if ya must know, Mr. Theologi... logi... whatever, I got one locked in too! Isaiah 54:17, "No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed." Yeah? Howzabout THAT?
Grape: Awright, here we go, I go with the classics! Psalm 23:4, "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil." Bam! Mic drop!
Vince: You went with the 'classic' coz everyone knows that one!
Derrick: No evil will approach you in any valley, Grape, with those pants.
Maisie: *giggles* It's true though! We need God!
Derrick: I know.
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A year of the shows and performers of the Bijou Planks Theater.
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Psalm 91
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
Will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress,
My God, in whom I trust!”
For it is He who delivers you from the snare of the trapper
And from the deadly pestilence.
4 He will cover you with His pinions,
And under His wings you may seek refuge;
His faithfulness is a shield and bulwark.
You will not be afraid of the terror by night,
Or of the arrow that flies by day;
Of the pestilence that stalks in darkness,
Or of the destruction that lays waste at noon.
A thousand may fall at your side
And ten thousand at your right hand,
But it shall not approach you.
You will only look on with your eyes
And see the recompense of the wicked.
For you have made the Lord, my refuge,
Even the Most High, your dwelling place.
No evil will befall you,
Nor will any plague come near your tent.
For He will give His angels charge concerning you,
To guard you in all your ways.
They will bear you up in their hands,
That you do not strike your foot against a stone.
You will tread upon the lion and cobra,
The young lion and the serpent you will trample down.
“Because he has loved Me, therefore I will deliver him;
I will set him securely on high, because he has known My name.
“He will call upon Me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble;
I will rescue him and honor him.
“With a long life I will satisfy him
And let him see My salvation.”
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Previous Days of Thanksgiving on Paprihaven:
2015:
www.flickr.com/photos/paprihaven/23317265455/
2016:
www.flickr.com/photos/paprihaven/31221411415/
2017:
www.flickr.com/photos/paprihaven/38546781536/
2018:
flickr.com/photos/paprihaven/45229591634/
2019:
flickr.com/photos/paprihaven/49124596596/
2020:
flickr.com/photos/paprihaven/50638483627/
2021:
www.flickr.com/photos/paprihaven/51699334535/
2022:
www.flickr.com/photos/paprihaven/52515537935/
2023:
www.flickr.com/photos/paprihaven/53345744958/
2024
In Flickr Explore 2023-05-01
“The Compass Camera was manufactured by the Swiss watch-makers Le Coultre et Cie. for the Compass Cameras Ltd., based in London. It was conceived and designed by Noel Pemberton Billing, an airman and Member of Parliament. The camera was launched in March 1937, and it was available in London until at least 1941.” – Camera Wik / Compass
Centro Português de Fotografia / Compass
Centro Português de Fotografia / Portuguese Centre of Photography, Porto
Airman Wayne Jackson is returned to his home in Downing, Missouri nearly 64 years after his plane crashed into a mountain in Alaska. There were 52 on board the USAF C-124. The crash occurred November 22, 1952 and the crash site wasn't discovered until June of 2012. He was returned home August 15, 2016. The hearse can be seen topping the first hill.
An attempt to make history looking more vivid.. Made up also one nice page to my own Kanji Manga': 'pilot', 'airman' in Japanese
PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - The Air Force's 311th and 314th Training Squadrons went head to head on Aug. 31 during the 517th Training Group Airman Challenge event held at Soldier Field. Athletes from each training squad competed in a multitude of physical challenges such as pull ups, tire flipping, and tug-of-war in front of a large crowd of Airmen, family members and curious onlookers. At the conclusion of the event medals were given for best male team, best female team, best overall male athlete and best overall female athlete. The 314th training squadron claimed top honors as the winning team.
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PHOTO by Steven L. Shepard, Presidio of Monterey Public Affairs.
Airman 1st Class Adam Green rests briefly during a mission with Task Force Infantry men in Eastern Afghanistan.
Not all warriors wear green: Air Force JTACs earn respect
JALALABAD AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Airmen called Joint Terminal Attack Controllers or members of the Tactical Air Control Party are aligned with Army units and are every bit as tough and hardened as Army infantrymen.
JTACs and TACPs live, eat and march the mountains with the infantry and stand ready to call in close air support for the troops they are embedded with.
"Eighty percent of our deployment is spent in the field," said Airman 1st Class Adam Green, a native of Chandler, Ariz. "Day to day we're out with the 'Joes' on the ground playing cards or getting in contact and putting bombs on the target."
"We bring the fast movers to the table – fast carriers that carry a lot of ordnance, like A-10s," said Air Force Staff Sgt. Derek Wilson from Sacramento, Calif. "There's no better feeling than being in a firefight and having an A-10 arrive choc-full with bombs."
"[We have artillery support] but nothing is going to put more firepower on the battlefield than a 1,000 pound bomb or multiple 1,000 pound bombs," said Green. "That's what we bring."
Calling in bombs on the enemy is not as easy as making a telephone call.
"In a firefight you have to de-conflict fires and airspace; you have guys on the ground yelling at you to get bombs on the target; you have to know the rules of engagement," said Wilson. "You have to bring in those bombs within the perimeter of war. You have to keep a calm head."
The two Airmen did not exaggerate their roles or the austerity of their living.
"These guys spend more time outside the wire than inside," said Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Mann, from Jacksonville, Fla. "Green spent 48 days in a foxhole up in the mountains and Wilson spent six months with (other governmental agencies) before we got here. You're not going to see any other career field in the Air Force spend that much time outside of the wire."
The role of the weapons systems they support is huge on the battlefield. Many times all it takes is a show of force. Just the roar of aircraft getting closer saves lives by intimidating the enemy into breaking contact. It allows friendly forces to act on the change of momentum and pursue or close in on and kill the enemy, said Mann.
"Within months of finishing (technical training) school, these Airmen see combat," said Mann, a onetime instructor at JTAC school. "When I was teaching at the school, I use to tell these guys 'you're going to be in combat. You're going to see friends die, maybe not your Air Force friends, but the Soldiers you become friends with.' But of the 800 students I trained, I never talked to one who said 'this isn't for me.'"
Earning the respect of the infantrymen is a process. Short of dropping bombs and neutralizing the enemy, the airmen prove themselves by keeping up, doing their share, and knowing their job. It's a process they're happy to do.
"Yeah, he has to prove himself," Mann said of an airman fighting alongside the infantry. "But, that's how we get our foot in the door. They will earn respect through their knowledge."
"When you first get to an Army unit there is an aspect of having to prove yourself," said Green. "You're surrounded by these 11-Bravos (infantry) and you have to prove yourself. But once you do your job, they appreciate you being there. All it takes is the first time."
"Some people want to look down on us because we're Air Force," said Wilson. "You walk up to the top of a mountain - we keep up with a ruck heavier than most - and all of a sudden things hit the fan and we go to work. We neutralize the enemy and they're glad we're here. It's gratifying."
These Airmen, some of the few in the Air Force that can be seen wearing berets, Army combat patches and Army awards, get a serious sense of gratification from their work.
"It kind of saves the day, so to speak," Green agreed. "It's a war out here and only so many guys in the Air Force are there to take it to the enemy. That's what's satisfying."
"The best part of our job is being out in the field neutralizing the enemy," said Wilson. "Getting bombs on the target, that's what it's all about."
"There's no other job in the Air Force where you're going to get that kind of first hand action," added Green.
For all the effort involved in earning respect, these "blue Soldiers" benefit from the challenge in a true display of character and insight.
"It's a challenge working with the Army," said Wilson. "You have to prove yourself. You can't let them see you slip or they will hold that to you. You have to be at the top of your game the whole time. Not just because you don't want to slip but because you could potentially get someone killed."
The dedication these Airmen displayed is an uncommon one. Although Army units now serve 15-month deployments, these Airmen have only six month deployments. That didn't stop these Airmen from serving their year, however.
"These guys volunteered to stay along with the extension," said Mann. "That says a lot about these guys. This has been the fifth or sixth deployment for Wilson. (Wilson and Green) are doing a phenomenal job. They both have supported every major contingency operation in the past year."
"I saw a poster that said, 'we need a few good Airmen to join the Army,'" Green recalled. "I shipped off to school not knowing what we really did. I didn't really know what we did until I got down range. Now I know exactly what we are doing."
Taken at the Black Country Living Museum.
Paint effect from Topaz Impression - my own preset and Texture.
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This is a followup to my photo coming home. You can read more details there. Airman 3rd Class Wayne Jackson's service was held August 6 at the Downing Cemetery in Downing, Mo. Twenty members and a Training Officer from the United States Air Force Honor Guard at Whiteman Air Force Base in Knob Noster, Mo., were on hand to honor Airman Jackson.
An old soldier (or airman, more likely) at some kind of RAF memorial service at St. Clement Danes church in London. The church is probably the one mentioned in the old nursery rhyme “Oranges and Lemons”, and is the main church associated with the RAF.
A memorial to the crew of an RAF Wellington which crashed in The Ashdown Forest on the night of 31st July 1941.
Meeting aérien "Air Legend" 2019 (Melun-Villaroche)
Bücker 181 Bestman - G-TPWX n° 183
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I am revisiting a response I gave regarding Ai usage classified as "Art".
>It is a playground for the craft –Anyone can hit “generate,” but crafting the right prompt is an art in itself.
Same muscles, new tools. Painters swap brushes; I swap models, seeds, and tweaks.
More eyeballs, more inspiration. AI lets my vision travel further and spark new ideas.
Reclaiming my story. I use these tools to honor my culture and ancestors. ((*Especially since they want to erase the Tuskegee Airman and Harriet Tubman from the books and galleries!!!)
**The Medium is a messenger. My Heart and soul do the talking♥
Airman 1st Class Dylan Day, Minot Air Force Base honor guardsman, presents the colors during the 5th Mission Support Group change of command ceremony at Minot AFB, North Dakota, June 12, 2018. The 5th MSG consists of the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron, 5th Communications Squadron, 5th Force Support Squadron, 5th Security Forces Squadron, 5th Contracting Squadron and 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan McElderry)
Airman 1st Class Ian Wilkerson, a 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron communication navigation specialist, checks the radio systems of an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter during a preflight inspection April 26, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Maintenance and inspections are conducted before and after every mission to ensure aircraft safety and longevity. (U.S. Air Force photo/Naoto Anazawa)
I've always loved this detail of WWII Airman, 1992 Bronze by James Avati. It show his air mask, flying helmet and goggles. Hill Air Force Base, Davis County, Utah.
Airman Lily Hernandez, 5th Maintenance Squadron metals technology apprentice, welds a piece of metal at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 6, 2017. The welding shop fabricates various metal projects by utilizing tungsten inert gas welding machines, grinders and plasma cutters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan McElderry)
My Dad, 90 years old. Blind on one eye but he enjoys the sound of the engines and tries to see the jet! Aviation is his passion!
Airman Austin Metzler and Senior Airman Sean Zeringue, both C-130J Super Hercules loadmasters with the 61st Airlift Squadron, stand on the loading ramp of a C-130J during a training flight Nov. 10, 2015, above central Arkansas. The 19th Airlift Wing at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., is part of the Air Mobility Command and provides the Defense Department the largest C-130 fleet in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Harry Brexel)
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 12, 2022) Aviation Machinist’s Mate Airman Christian Myers, from Las Vegas, conducts a performance test on an F/A-18 Super Hornet jet engine on the fantail aboard the aboard the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The performance checks are one of the final maintenance steps before the engines are returned to full operational capability. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel G. Providakes)
-- The Airman’s Creed --
I am an American Airman.
I am a Warrior.
I have answered my Nation’s call.
I am an American Airman.
My mission is to Fly, Fight, and Win.
I am faithful to a Proud Heritage,
A Tradition of Honor,
And a Legacy of Valor.
I am an American Airman.
Guardian of Freedom and Justice,
My Nation’s Sword and Shield,
Its Sentry and Avenger.
I defend my Country with my Life.
I am an American Airman.
Wingman, Leader, Warrior.
I will never leave an Airman behind,
I will never falter,
And I will not fail.
Following the terrorist attacks of 9/11, President George W. Bush issued a stirring speech that inspired the nation and would later inspire part of the Airman’s Creed: "We will not waiver; we will not tire; we will not falter, and we will not fail. Peace and freedom will prevail."
On 18 April 2007, General T. Michael Moseley, then Air Force Chief of Staff, introduced the Airman's Creed. In a letter, General Moseley wrote that one of his top priorities was to "reinvigorate the warrior ethos in every Airman of our Total Force." Thus, the creed provides Airmen a tangible statement of beliefs.
This photo was taken in 2013 during my previous Project 365…please visit my album for this “REMASTERED” Project 365 as I revisit each day of 2013 for additional photos to share!!
Technical Information (or Nerdy Stuff):
Camera - Nikon D5200 (handheld)
Lens – Nikkor 18-300mm Zoom
ISO – 500
Aperture – f/6.3
Exposure – 1/2000 second
Focal Length – 250mm
The original RAW file was processed with Adobe Camera Raw and final adjustments were made with Photoshop CS6.
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An Airman with the 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron maneuvers to the objective during training at U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria in Vilseck, Germany, Feb. 9, 2016. The training consisted of 2nd ASOS Airmen calling in close air support, neutralizing opposing forces and practicing medical evacuation by helicopter. The Airmen swapped roles as opposing forces and U.S. forces throughout the training to challenge their capabilities in controlling airpower in an urban environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko)
Airman 1st Class Connor Harrington, a 374th Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and equipment apprentice, performs a spall repair at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2016. From keeping the flightline mission ready to maintaining the roads and sidewalks, the behind the scenes work done by the group of Airmen known as the "Dirt Boys" keep the base's mission going. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Delano Scott)
Senior Airman Daniel San Miguel, an aerospace propulsion journeyman with the 35th Maintenance Squadron, oversees an F110-GE-129 engine being tested during its afterburner phase at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 4, 2016. Each engine is tested multiple times for consistency and safety to ensure each engine has the capability to reach peak performance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
Airman 1st Class Anthony Mahon, of the 436th Airlift Wing, performs a visual inspection on a C-17 Globemaster III during thick fog prior to the aircraft’s launch from Dover Air Force Base, Del., March 17, 2016. Experienced reservists from the 512th Airlift Wing frequently train active-duty Airmen in various career field tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Bernie Kale)
An Airman from the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron uses a runway sweeper truck to remove the first snow of the year on the flightline behind the Air Mobility Command passenger terminal Jan. 13, 2016, at Osan Air Base, South Korea. Airmen remove snow from the runways, taxiways and flightline to ensure passenger and aircraft safety. The runway sweeper head is approximately 20-feet wide, which helps reduce the amount of time it takes to completely clear the flightline of snow. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Travis Edwards)