Active shooter exercise

Senior Airman Bradley Mock, of the 96th Security Force Squadron, watches the hallways as his team prepares to move during an active shooter exercise at Eglin Air Force Base, Feb. 6. The Airmen entered the building to apprehend the suspect, assess the wounded and report back information to the emergency responders. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Active shooter exercise

Tech Sgt. Daniel Hurlbert, of the 96th Security Forces Squadron, watches the hall ways while his team search a room during an active shooter exercise at Eglin Air Force Base, Feb. 6. The Airmen entered the building to apprehend the suspect, assess the wounded and report back information to the emergency responders. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Active shooter exercise

Senior Airman Bradley Mock, of the 96th Security Force Squadron, communicates what’s happening in the building to Airmen on the outside during an active shooter exercise at Eglin Air Force Base, Feb. 6. Security Forces Airmen entered the building to apprehend the suspect, assess the wounded and report back information to the emergency responders. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Active shooter exercise

An Airman with the 96th Security Forces Squadron keeps his weapon at the ready during an active shooter exercise at Eglin Air Force Base, Feb. 6. The Airmen entered the building to apprehend the suspect, assess the wounded and report back information to the emergency responders. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Active shooter exercise

Senior Airmen Bradley Mock, Michael Fisk and Dominique Adams, of the 96th Security Forces Squadron, search a hallway of Building 845 during an active shooter exercise at Eglin Air Force Base, Feb. 6. Security Forces Airmen entered the building to apprehend the suspect, assess the wounded and report back information to the emergency responders. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Active shooter exercise

Senior Airman Michael Fisk, of the 96th Security Forces Squadron, checks the stairway before descending to the victims during an active shooter exercise at Eglin Air Force Base, Feb. 6. The Airmen entered the building to apprehend the suspect, assess the wounded and report back information to the emergency responders. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

728 air surveillance tech

Master Sgt. Kevin Hicks, an air surveillance technician with the 728th Air Control Squadron, monitors his scope and communicates with other controllers prior to the squadron’s final mission Jan. 31 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 62-year-old squadron, an air command and control unit, will be deactivated in May. Their final mission was to control 33rd Fighter Wing F-35s for a tactical intercept mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

728 surveillance tech

Airman 1st Class Cary Inzerello, a surveillance technician with the 728th Air Control Squadron, takes notes in front of his scope prior to the squadron’s final mission Jan. 31 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 62-year-old squadron, an air command and control unit, will be deactivated in May. Their final mission was to control 33rd Fighter Wing F-35s for a tactical intercept mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

JSF X 4

A four-ship of F-35A Lightning IIs flies over the Gulf of Mexico Feb. 1 before returning to Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Pilots with the 33rd Fighter Wing began flying the formation the first time here last week. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Edward Schmitt)

JSF X 4

A four-ship of F-35A Lightning IIs returns to Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., after a sortie Feb. 1. Pilots with the 33rd Fighter Wing began flying the formation for the first time here last week. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Edward Schmitt)

Joint MARE

Valparaiso firefighters prepare to move a simulated victim during a joint major accident response exercise between Eglin Air Force Base and the city Jan. 31. Emergency responders from the base and the city were called to a downed aircraft scenario featuring fire, wreckage and victims with multiple injuries. The responders had to work as a team and coordinate movements at the simulated crash site, put out fires and attend to the wounded victims. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Joint MARE

Valparaiso firefighters move a simulated victim as smoke rolls behind them during a joint major accident response exercise between Eglin Air Force Base and the city Jan. 31. Emergency responders from the base and the city were called to a downed aircraft scenario featuring fire, wreckage and victims with multiple injuries. The responders had to work as a team and coordinate movements at the simulated crash site, put out fires and attend to the wounded victims. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Honor Guard trains local sheriffs

Members of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard bring in the colors after being taught the Air Force way to carry flags and rifles at ceremonies by Eglin’s Honor Guard during a training session on base Feb. 1. The OCSO team came together with Eglin’s honor guard to learn military protocols used during various ceremonies such as retirements, funerals, etc. This was the first of many proposed training sessions between the two teams. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Honor Guard trains local sheriffs

Capt. Kenneth LaPee, of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard, practices proper form while holding a flag during a training session at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 1. The OCSO team came together with Eglin’s honor guard to learn military protocols used during various ceremonies such as retirements, funerals, etc. During this first training session Eglin’s Airmen taught them proper movements while carrying flags and rifles. This was the first of many proposed training sessions between the two teams. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Honor Guard trains local sheriffs

Senior Airman Mehgan Evans, a trainer with the Team Eglin Honor Guard, shows Capt. Kenneth LaPee, of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard, the Air Force way of holding and moving a flag during a training session on base Feb. 1. The OCSO team came together with Eglin’s honor guard to learn military protocols used during various ceremonies such as retirements, funerals, etc. During this first training session Eglin’s Airmen taught them proper movements while carrying flags and rifles. This was the first of many proposed training sessions between the two teams. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Honor Guard trains local sheriffs

Members of the Team Eglin Honor Guard perform a presentation of the colors as members of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Honor Guard team watches at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 1. The OCSO team came together with Eglin’s honor guard to learn military protocols used during various ceremonies such as retirements, funerals, etc. During this first training session Eglin’s Airmen taught them proper movements while carrying flags and rifles. This was the first of many proposed training sessions between the two teams. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Cooking with the Stars

Staff Sgt. Orlando Piedrahita, of the 96th Force Support Squadron, puts the finishing touches on his dessert during the “Cooking with the Stars” competition Jan. 22 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Cooks from the 96th FSS teamed up with base leadership to compete in the cooking contest. The three teams had to create three dishes each in an hour and a half and include a secret ingredient in every entrée. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Cooking with the Stars

Airman 1st Class Giancarlo Martini, of the 96th Force Support Squadron, arranges his entrees before taking them to the judges at the “Cooking with the Stars” competition Jan. 22 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Base leadership teamed up with cooks from the 96th Force Support Squadron to compete in the cooking contest. The three teams had to create three dishes each in an hour and a half and include a secret ingredient in every entrée. Martini and his teammate, Lt. Col. Jason Delamater, the 96th FSS commander, won the contest with bacon-wrapped shrimp, ceviche, and papaya cake. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Cooking with the Stars

Staff Sgt. Sannu Cummings-Brooks, of the 96th Force Support Squadron, and Brig. Gen. David Harris, the 96th Test Wing commander, serve up their first entrée of shrimp and vegetable soup to the judges at the “Cooking with the Stars” competition Jan. 22 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Cooks from the 96th FSS teamed up with base leadership to compete in the cooking contest. The three teams had to create three dishes each in an hour and a half and include a secret ingredient in every entrée. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Cooking with the Stars

Brig. Gen. David Harris, the 96th Test Wing commander, adds a tomato garnish to the top of a beef and shrimp pasta dish during the “Cooking with the Stars” competition Jan. 22 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Base leadership teamed up with cooks from the 96th Force Support Squadron to compete in the cooking contest. The three teams had to create three dishes each in an hour and a half and include a secret ingredient in every entrée. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Cooking with the Stars

Col. Antonio Douglas, the 96th Test Wing support vice commander, groups pieces of papaya together during the “Cooking with the Stars” competition Jan. 22 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Base leadership teamed up with cooks from the 96th Force Support Squadron to compete in the cooking contest. The three teams had to create three dishes each in an hour and a half and include a secret ingredient in every entrée. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Tops in Blue

Tech. Sgt. Michael Menges and another Air Force Tops in Blue Airman pose in front of the 33rd Fighter Wing’s F-35A Lightning II during a visit to Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Jan. 22. The group visited Menges’ home station and wing and thanked his shop for allowing him to join the entertainment group for their 2012 season. Menges joined the group as a lighting and sound technician in February of last year. The tour was a short stop before their performance at the Emerald Coast Conference Center in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Load crew of year

Senior Airman Kevin Hawkins, of the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Blue, tightens down fins onto an AIM-120 during the 2012 Loadcrew of the Year competition Jan. 18 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The best of the best maintainers from AMU Red and Blue battled for the title of this yearly competition. The Blue Team was timed and judged for accuracy of their weapons load of an F-16, while the Red Team was evaluated on an F-15. Although the Blue Team finished first, the competition is still being judged. The winners will be announced at the 46th Maintenance Group annual awards banquet in March. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Load crew of year

Senior Airmen Tyler Marking and Kevin Hawkins, of the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Blue, place the fins on the AIM-120 during the 2012 Loadcrew of the Year competition Jan. 18 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The best of the best maintainers from AMU Red and Blue battled for the title of this yearly competition. The Blue Team was timed and judged for accuracy of their weapons load of an F-16, while the Red Team was evaluated on an F-15. Although the Blue Team finished first, the competition is still being judged. The winners will be announced at the 46th Maintenance Group annual awards banquet in March. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)