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Three of today's most critically acclaimed thriller writers (left to right) Douglas Preston, Andy Harp and David Morrell welcome US troops for autographs during a stop at an "Operation Thriller" meet and greet sponsored by the USO at Contingency Operating Base Basra, Iraq, November 12, 2010. During their time on the front lines of the Persian Gulf, the authors will share insider writer techniques, pose for photos and shake hands with troops. USO Photo by Mike Theiler
The addition of modern elements, including polished, rectangular hinge ends and an ever-so-slight base curve give this old world design a contemporary confidence. The Miles are perfect for work and for play.
After a long slog through the Outer Morass, the Hereio home system hoves into view.
We're Here, entertained by our imaginations.
Hand-held 1:1 macro, wide-open at 1/13th. 16:9 crop & massive contrast increase in Lightroom. Washed through various filters in Photoshop with an added Lens Flare treatment. The original shot was of light falling through a colander onto the bottom of an inverted pan, both resting on the draining board.
See the light at Pelcomb Portraits.
HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Maj. Gen. L. Scott Rice, The Adjutant General, Massachusetts National Guard, chats with Massachusetts State Rep. Dennis Rosa, D-Leominster during a visit to the Massachusetts National Guard's Joint Force Headquarters, March 24, 2014. Rosa and Leominster Mayor Dean Mazzarella received a briefing about the Massachusetts National Guard's resources and its ability to come to the aid of its fellow citizens when needed. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jerry Saslav, Massachusetts National Guard Public Affairs/Released)
Perrine Bridge, at Twin Falls, Idaho. Not a realy great set of photos, but I was too excited watching these guys jump off of the bridge into the Snake River.
Pentax K10D, SMC Pentax-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL WR
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (July 19, 2011) – Pearl Harbor survivor Sterling Cale, a Sailor aboard the battleship USS Maryland (BB 46) during the Dec. 7, 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, attends a Japanese tea ceremony on the USS Arizona Memorial as a guest of honor. The National Park Service and the U.S. Navy, led by Dr. Genshitsu Sen, the 15th grand tea master of the Urasenke School of Tea, hosted a sacred tea ceremony at the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument to honor the men who died on Dec. 7, 1941. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Mark Logico/RELEASED)
Lichens growing on a rock near Roraima base camp; Canaima National Park, Estado Bolivar, Venezuela; 30 March, 2007
at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Dec. 20, 2019. . (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Cherry)
Conglomerate cliff, Carlingheugh bay, North Arbroath (Devonian). The boulders and pebbles were deposited by strong water currents then cemented by sand grains.
Detalle de una diapositiva, la oreja de una rata, fotografiado con la base de macrofotografía por transiluminación, he usado la luz transmitida halógena que trae la base de origen.
En el futuro modificaré el sistema de iluminación por un sistema led con potencia variable.
The Sandston-based 2nd Battalion, 224th Aviation Battalion hosts a Family Day Aug. 21 at the Army Aviation Support Facility to mark the end of their three-week annual training at Fort Bragg, N.C. Approximately 400 Soldiers and family members attended the event, staffed by more than 50 volunteers. In addition to games set up for younger family members, vendors were on hand to provide different activities, local organizations donated food, visitors could view a Black Hawk helicopter and senior leaders of the battalion took turns in the dunking booth to raise money for the Family Readiness Group. The Virginia Guard Family Program Office had several information displays and family program experts on hand to answer questions from family members and educate attendees about the different programs offered by the Virginia National Guard. (Photo by Cotton Puryear, Va. Dept. of Military Affairs)
Barksdale Air Force Base
Bossier Parish, LA
Listed: 04/13/1992
Barksdale is of state significance in the area of architecture as one of Louisiana's most important examples of early twentieth century eclectic (period) architecture, the prevailing American architectural trend of that day.
The trend towards reviving historic styles for use in modern design has its roots in the French Beaux Arts system. In the nineteenth century, students at the Ecole des Beaux Arts were taught to work in a variety of historical styles with a fair degree of accuracy. Quotation from well known monuments of the past in new designs was taken as a sign of cultivation rather than poverty of invention. This spirit of learnedly imitating the past came to America in the later nineteenth century in the form of academic schools of architecture, professional publications, and a more discriminating clientele. Increasingly, clients were demanding designs in this or that particular historical style. Of course, some of this was a natural desire for more order in architecture after the chaotic excesses of the Queen Anne Revival.
Perhaps the greatest tour de force eclectic architecture could achieve was a large and evocative complex of buildings unified and distinguished by a consistent "period" treatment. Examples include World's Fairs, academic campuses, governmental complexes, resort complexes, and rural estates. In Louisiana, complexes of this ilk are pretty much limited to college campuses (for example, the Italian Renaissance LSU campus), although there are a few major exceptions (most notably the Louis XV style Veterans Hospital complex at Alexandria and Barksdale).
Of the dozen or so twentieth century eclectic architectural complexes in Louisiana, Barksdale is important because it is by far the largest, with over 250 buildings. (The others are in the 10-50 building range.) In addition, Barksdale is one of two with a Beaux Arts axial layout.
we were fortunate enough to know a member of the RAAF ..he was a mechanic that worked on these magnificent F111's....he gave us a tour of Amberley RAAF Base.....we even got to climb up to the cockpit...no photos allowed of the inside though!
Two Iraqi Mi-17 Hip Helicopters conduct an aeromedical evacuation mission from the Air Force Theater Hospital Patient Administration and Disposition area at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, Dec. 20. Three Iraqi patients were aeromedically transported from Balad to the 86th Combat Support Hospital in Baghdad and returned from there to their homes. This was the second time the Iraqi air force has landed at the PAD. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jason Epley)
AirDrain Installed under Pavers on Walkway at the Oklahoma City Downtown Pedestrian Parkway 180
Oklahoma City has been receiving a facelift lately with the MAPS Program. With all of the improvements along the Oklahoma City River and a booming entertainment district in Bricktown, Downtown OKC has many projects that will make traffic and pedestrian travel easier.
One of the projects in Downtown OKC is the Pedestrian Parkway 180 near the Devon Tower. This will allow pedestrians to have access to multiple buildings from the parking garages and a shorter route from building to building while adding beauty to the downtown area.
Drainage in an area that is mostly hardscaped is typically a HUGE issue, but with AirDrain providing a 1” void beneath the whole parkway any drainage needs are met and exceeded! When the AirDrain is installed below paver stones it not only allows water to flow to the exit drains, it also provides a strong platform for the pavers to lay evenly on. With no large unsightly drainage grates in the foot path for people to trip over or fall in.
Approximately 17,000 sqft. of pavers installed by Elevated Paver Systems completely covers the AirDrain beneath all of the landscape and hardscape features. This means the 1” of air hidden below can drain over 171 inches of rain an hour!
AirDrain grid also provides stabilization, allows for water lines, electrical lines and even radiant heat tubing can be installed below the surface.
Here is the ASTM D4716 Flow Rate per Unit Width and Hydraulic Transmissivity Testing for actual drainage capacity, at a 1/2% slope. The AirDrain will actually drain 171 inches per hour.
Installer:
Adam Fink
Elevated Paver Systems
P 918.916.5422
adam@okEPS.com
4 NE. 10th Street #428 Oklahoma City, OK 73104
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US Navy Little Creek Amphibious Base
Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA
Shore Dr
George Negrete from the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office runs his dog Maximus during the Western State Police Canine Association trials held at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., April 14, 2017. The 2-day event featured competition in bomb and drug detection that stress the importance of control, as well as safety tactics while encountering scenarios that mimic encounters on the street. (U.S. Air Force photo by Louis Briscese)
U.S. Air Force firefighters with the 169th Civil Engineer Squadron at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina Air National Guard, respond to a simulated attack during a Certified Readiness Evaluation scenario, Sept. 10, 2013. Members of the 169th Fighter Wing are conducting the CRE, which assesses their ability to operate safely and efficiently in a deployed chemical combat environment. (U.S. Air National Guard courtesy photo by Master Sgt. Amy Kyzer/Released)
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson holds a Senior Noncommissioned Officer Induction ceremony featuring guest speaker retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley, in Anchorage, Alaska, August 8, 2019. This time-honored tradition celebrates the newest master sergeants and the concept of leadership through service as they transition from the noncommissioned officer to senior noncommissioned officer tier. McKinley visited JBER as part of an immersion into the 3rd Wing and the 673d Air Base Wing as well as mission familiarization for the Combined Headquarters, Alaskan Command and the 11th Air Force mission. McKinley served as the 15th CMSAF from June 2006 through June 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samuel R. Colvin)
A medium, silvered, base metal coin struck in the name of and portraying the Roman emperor Maximianus I "Herculeus", 286- 308 AD. Here he is wearing a radiate crown.
The reverse depicts Jupiter, the king of the gods and patron of the emperors, holding out a small Victory to the emperor, celebrating Concord with the Military.
References include RIC 595, which attributes these markings to Heraclea, Thrace, from 292- 295 AD, but does not list a draped and cuirassed bust, seen from any angle, and does not list an officina E. I also assume that it's an exergual dot on the left touching the line.