DSP (3)

Shown here is a replica of a Defense Support Program satellite. The satellite costs more than $400 million, orbits at an altitude of over 22,000 miles, weighs more than 5,000 pounds and is roughly the size of a bus. Flight 23 marked the end of a 36-year era of DSP satellites. The program will be succeeded by the Space-Based Infrared System program.

DSP 23 (2)

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Defense Support Program Flight 23 sits aboard Boeing's new Delta IV Heavy Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle. Flight 23 marked the end of a 36-year era of DSP satellites. The program will be succeeded by the Space-Based Infrared System program.

Colorado Air Guard unveils F-16 anniversary paint scheme

The 140th Wing unveiled a new F-16 paint scheme Tuesday inspired by an artist's rendition of an F-16 painted with the Minute Men paint scheme commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Minute Men, the first Air National Guard aerial demonstration team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carolyn Gunther)

Colorado Air Guard unveils F-16 anniversary paint scheme

The 140th Wing unveiled an F-16 Tuesday that has been painted to resemble the markings of th F-86 originally flown by the Minute Men aerial demonstration team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mrs. Barbara Atwell)