Photo by Staff Sgt. James Fritz | United States Air Forces Central | 04.17.2025
Noah Baity, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services wildlife biologist, scans the area for bird activity during an early morning patrol within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 17, 2025. Baity works in partnership with the U.S. Air Force to support the Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard program, helping to mitigate wildlife threats that could impact aircraft and......
Photo by Staff Sgt. James Fritz | United States Air Forces Central | 04.17.2025
Noah Baity, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services wildlife biologist, records observed bird species during a routine survey within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 17, 2025. Baity’s efforts support a proactive approach to flight line safety, aiming to reduce the risk of costly or dangerous bird strikes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. James Fritz)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. James Fritz | United States Air Forces Central | 04.17.2025
Noah Baity, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services wildlife biologist, poses for a photo within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 17, 2025. The USDA-Air Force partnership allows dedicated specialists like Baity to focus solely on wildlife mitigation, ensuring sustained airfield readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. James Fritz)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. James Fritz | United States Air Forces Central | 04.17.2025
Noah Baity, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services wildlife biologist, poses for a photo within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 17, 2025. This collaboration highlights the critical role of interagency cooperation in maintaining secure airfields and protecting vital aviation assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. James Fritz)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. James Fritz | United States Air Forces Central | 04.17.2025
Noah Baity, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services wildlife biologist, poses for a photo within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 17, 2025. The long-standing partnership between the USDA and U.S. Air Force ensures a coordinated approach to wildlife management that directly supports operational safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. James Fritz)...
Photo by Senior Airman Mark Colmenares | United States Air Forces Central | 04.17.2025
Noah Baity, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services wildlife biologist, scans the area for bird activity during an early morning patrol within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 17, 2025. By identifying attractants and implementing control measures, Baity plays a key role in preserving both mission capability and personnel safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss | 97th Air Mobility Wing | 10.22.2024
Zach Boucher (left) and Mitchell Singer (right), U.S. Department of Agriculture wildlife specialists, pose for a photo at Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma, Oct. 22, 2024. As a team, the wildlife specialists on base have relocated 22 birds from Altus AFB this year alone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss | 97th Air Mobility Wing | 10.15.2024
Adam Kohler, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wildlife biologist, holds a Red-tailed Hawk at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, July 2024. The USDA team bands the birds they catch to monitor their movements and ensure the birds do not return to the base. (Courtesy photo)...
