5/17/2011 - Pods began to grow and form in Hangar 422 during Eglin’s annual “Marsville” event for local fifth graders May 16. More than 120 students from Wright, Longwood Elementary and Lewis Middle schools gathered on Eglin for a single mission: build a life-sustaining pod on Mars. The 16th annual event is a collaborative effort between Eglin and the surrounding community's elementary school fifth-grade students, and faculty members. One of its top goals is to encourage students to pursue careers in science and engineering. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
5/17/2011 - Children from Wright Elementary School begin to lift their Pod to a standing position in Hangar 422 during Eglin’s annual “Marsville” event for local fifth graders May 16. More than 120 students from Wright, Longwood Elementary and Lewis Middle schools gathered on Eglin for a single mission: build a life-sustaining pod on Mars. The 16th annual event is a collaborative effort between Eglin and the surrounding community's elementary school fifth-grade students, and faculty members. One of its top goals is to encourage students to pursue careers in science and engineering. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
5/17/2011 - Eglin Honor Guard stands ready to bring in and present the colors for Eglin’s annual “Marsville” event for local fifth graders May 16. More than 120 students from Wright, Longwood Elementary and Lewis Middle schools gathered on Eglin for a single mission: build a life-sustaining pod on Mars. The 16th annual event is a collaborative effort between Eglin and the surrounding community's elementary school fifth-grade students, and faculty members. One of its top goals is to encourage students to pursue careers in science and engineering. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
5/17/2011 - Children begin to lift their Pod to a standing position in Hangar 422 during Eglin’s annual “Marsville” event for local fifth graders May 16. More than 120 students from Wright, Longwood Elementary and Lewis Middle schools gathered on Eglin for a single mission: build a life-sustaining pod on Mars. The 16th annual event is a collaborative effort between Eglin and the surrounding community's elementary school fifth-grade students, and faculty members. One of its top goals is to encourage students to pursue careers in science and engineering. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
5/17/2011 - Kids from Lewis Middle School talk about their new living conditions inside their Pod during Eglin’s annual “Marsville” event for local fifth graders May 16. More than 120 students from Wright, Longwood Elementary and Lewis Middle schools gathered on Eglin for a single mission: build a life-sustaining pod on Mars. The 16th annual event is a collaborative effort between Eglin and the surrounding community's elementary school fifth-grade students, and faculty members. One of its top goals is to encourage students to pursue careers in science and engineering. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
5/17/2011 - An Eglin Honor Guard Airman stands ready to bring in and present the colors for Eglin’s annual “Marsville” event for local fifth graders May 16. More than 120 students from Wright, Longwood Elementary and Lewis Middle schools gathered on Eglin for a single mission: build a life-sustaining pod on Mars. The 16th annual event is a collaborative effort between Eglin and the surrounding community's elementary school fifth-grade students, and faculty members. One of its top goals is to encourage students to pursue careers in science and engineering. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
5/17/2011 - Kids adjust to their new home on Mars during Eglin’s annual “Marsville” event for local fifth graders May 16. More than 120 students from Wright, Longwood Elementary and Lewis Middle schools gathered on Eglin for a single mission: build a life-sustaining pod on Mars. The 16th annual event is a collaborative effort between Eglin and the surrounding community's elementary school fifth-grade students, and faculty members. One of its top goals is to encourage students to pursue careers in science and engineering. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
5/17/2011 - Problem-solving projects wait to be judged during the Marsville event May 16. Children were asked to create a project using only recyclable materials that would solve a core component problem of living on Mars. More than 120 students from Wright, Longwood Elementary and Lewis Middle schools gathered on Eglin for a single mission: build a life-sustaining pod on Mars. The 16th annual event is a collaborative effort between Eglin and the surrounding community's elementary school fifth-grade students, and faculty members. One of its top goals is to encourage students to pursue careers in science and engineering. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
5/17/2011 - A group of kids walk out toward an MC-130E Combat Talon for a tour of the aircraft during the Marsville event May 16. Children were asked to create a project using only recyclable materials that would solve a core component problem of living on Mars. More than 120 students from Wright, Longwood Elementary and Lewis Middle schools gathered on Eglin for a single mission: build a life-sustaining pod on Mars. The 16th annual event is a collaborative effort between Eglin and the surrounding community's elementary school fifth-grade students, and faculty members. One of its top goals is to encourage students to pursue careers in science and engineering. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
