An official website of the United States Government 
Here's how you know

Official websites use .gov

A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS

A lock ( lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Photos

Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lee Fortner demonstrates how to build a model airplane to children at an orphanage, Santiago, Chile, Oct. 30, 2008. Fortner is assigned to the 355th Maintenance Group and is one of about 70 airmen participating in Operation Southern Partner, an outreach program spanning four South American countries.

MODEL TEACHER

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lee Fortner demonstrates how to build a model airplane to children at an orphanage, Santiago, Chile, Oct. 30, 2008. Fortner is assigned to the 355th Maintenance Group and is one of about 70 airmen participating in Operation Southern Partner, an outreach program spanning four South American countries.

Photo Gallery