Wing members observe solar eclipse

Members of the 445th Airlift Wing had the opportunity to view the solar eclipse August 21, 2017. A total solar eclipse crossed the United States coast to coast for the first time in 99 years. Only during the short time when the moon completely obscures the sun, is it safe to look directly at the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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Wing members observe solar eclipse

Lt. Col. Michael Baker, 445th Airlift Wing Safety Office, chief of safety, views a solar eclipse outside the 445th Airlift Wing Headquarters building August 21, 2017. A total solar eclipse crossed the United States coast to coast for the first time in 99 years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly))

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Wing members observe solar eclipse

Members of the 445th Airlift Wing had the opportunity to view the solar eclipse August 21, 2017. A total solar eclipse crossed the United States coast to coast for the first time in 99 years. Only during the short time when the moon completely obscures the sun, is it safe to look directly at the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)

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Wing members observe solar eclipse

Published Aug. 31, 2017
445th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Members of the 445th Airlift Wing had the opportunity to view the solar eclipse August 21, 2017. A total solar eclipse crossed the United States coast to coast for the first time in 99 years. Only during the short time when the moon completely obscures the sun, is it safe to look directly at the event.