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.)