AF Fire Chief visits Eglin

Air Force Fire Chief Jim Podolske talks to Eglin firefighters about physical fitness, furloughs, and other personnel issues when he visited Fire Station 1 May 22. Podolske manages a force of more than 9,200 military and civilian firefighters as well as the programs that provide them with equipment, vehicles and training. (US Air Force photo/Lois Walsh)

AF Fire Chief visits Eglin

Air Force Fire Chief Jim Podolske talks to Eglin firefighters about physical fitness, furloughs, and other personnel issues when he visited Fire Station 1 May 22. Podolske manages a force of more than 9,200 military and civilian firefighters as well as the programs that provide them with equipment, vehicles and training. (US Air Force photo/Lois Walsh)

JDOC training

Staff Sgt. Danielle Keister, of the 460th Security Forces Squadron from Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., serves as the watch keeper, passing information via a secure phone during a Joint Defense Operations Center exercise at Eglin AFB, Fla., May 4. The exercise simulated real-world force protection conditions at Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan, to help deployers have specific location training before arriving to their new assignment. The training was facilitated by the 96th Ground Combat Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Live to run

Airman 1st Class Thomas Church and Senior Airman Chris Gauthier, from the 96th Communications Squadron, jog around Post’l Point May 2 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The two Airmen are ultra-marathoners and just completed a 12-hour, more than 50 mile charity run May 4. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Navy wife reenlists Marine husband

Gunnery Sgt. Markus Lill, the air frames division chief for Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 recites the oath of enlistment April 12 at the All Wars Memorial, at Eglin Air Force Base Fla. Lt. j.g. Lisa Lill, who is also married to Lill, administered the oath for his fifth reenlistment. (Courtesy photo)

High scorer

Kyle Hail, a member of the 780th Test Squadron intramural soccer team, maneuvers the ball past a 379th Training Squadron defender during the first game of the season April 22 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Hail’s four goals helped the 780th shut out the 379th, 9-0. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kevin Gaddie)

2013 AFAF campaign in full swing

Chief Master Sgt. Marcus Snoddy, the 96th Test Wing command chief, completes the Air Force Assistance Fund forms at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The AFAF campaign supports four charities dedicated to caring for Airmen from induction through retirement and beyond. These charities include the Air Force Aid Society, General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation, the Air Force Village and the Air Force Enlisted Village. The deadline to donate for this year's campaign is May 3. The overall fundraising goal for Eglin is $118,000. To donate, contact your unit POC or the installation project officer, 1st Lt. Joseph Terndrup, at (850) 883-3227 or DSN 875-3227. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sara Vidoni)

Jansson is new PEO for Weapons

Brig. Gen. Scott Jansson, right, accepts the position of Air Force Program Executive Officer for Weapons from Lt. Gen. C.D. Moore II, commander, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio during an official ceremony April 4. Maj. Gen. Kenneth Merchant, the former PEO, will transfer to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., to become the director of global reach programs. Jansson comes to Eglin after serving almost two years as the commander of Defense Logistic Agency Aviation, a field activity of the DLA. headquartered in Richmond, Va. The PEO will work at the Armament Directorate here, a unit who reports to the Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Washington, D.C. and AFLCMC. The directorate is responsible for enhancing worldwide Air Force combat capability, effectiveness, aircrew survivability, and readiness through joint development, test, procurement, deployment and sustainment of air delivered weapon systems. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Kevin Gaddie)

Phase II exercise

Michael Crow, a contractor with the Emergency Management Flight Support waves a smelling agent around Airman’s gas mask to ensure they fit and are sealed properly during the field training portion of a Phase II exercise March 21 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. A Phase II evaluates a unit's ability to meet wartime and contingency taskings of employing the force, sustaining the force and the ability to survive and operate. More than 75 deployers, in two groups, received classroom and practical field training over March 20-21 to meet the readiness requirement. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Phase II exercise

Airmen in MOPP-4 gear listen to their instructor talk about the next scenario during the field training portion of a Phase II exercise March 21 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. A Phase II evaluates a unit's ability to meet wartime and contingency taskings of employing the force, sustaining the force and the ability to survive and operate. More than 75 deployers, in two groups, received classroom and practical field training over March 20-21 to meet the readiness requirement. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Phase II exercise

An Airman seals her neck area after hearing the alert to go to MOPP-4 gear during the field training portion of a Phase II exercise March 21 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. A Phase II evaluates a unit's ability to meet wartime and contingency taskings of employing the force, sustaining the force and the ability to survive and operate. More than 75 deployers, in two groups, received classroom and practical field training over March 20-21 to meet the readiness requirement. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Phase II exercise

Airmen in MOPP-4 gear examine M8 contamination paper in their sector during the field training portion of a Phase II exercise March 20 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. A Phase II evaluates a unit's ability to meet wartime and contingency taskings of employing the force, sustaining the force and the ability to survive and operate. More than 75 deployers, in two groups, received classroom and practical field training over March 20-21 to meet the readiness requirement. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Phase II exercise

An Airman in MOPP-4 gear listens as his instructor explains the next scenario during the field training portion of a Phase II exercise March 20 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. A Phase II evaluates a unit's ability to meet wartime and contingency taskings of employing the force, sustaining the force and the ability to survive and operate. More than 75 deployers, in two groups, received classroom and practical field training over March 20-21 to meet the readiness requirement. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Phase II exercise

An Airman drinks from his canteen while wearing his M-50 gas mask during the field training portion of a Phase II exercise March 20 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. A Phase II evaluates a unit's ability to meet wartime and contingency taskings of employing the force, sustaining the force and the ability to survive and operate. More than 75 deployers, in two groups, received classroom and practical field training over March 20-21 to meet the readiness requirement. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Patient Assistance Program

Senior Airman Austin Brunson, of the 96th Medical Group, escorts a visitor through the hallways of Eglin Hospital. Brunson is part of the new patient assistance program that was implemented at the hospital in March. People in need of assistance or directions should look for the Airmen in blue and red vests that are stationed throughout the hospital. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Crystal Turner)

96 MXS commander wins AF award

Maj. Jose Lasso, the 96th Maintenance Squadron commander, recently won the Air Force's 2012 Lt. Gen. Leo Marquez award. Lasso was named field grade manager of the year in the missile and munitions category. The Air Force award is given to maintainers who demonstrate the highest degree of sustained job performance, job knowledge and job efficiency in the aircraft, munitions and missile and communications/electronics maintenance categories. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King, Jr.)

Equipment movement

Tech Sgt. Russell Guajardo, of the 482nd Fighter Wing, tightens down the straps holding maintenance equipment on a flat-bed truck March 14 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airmen unloaded approximately 103,165 pounds of maintenance equipment for the 482nd maintenance units participating in a weapons system evaluation program March 18-22. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Equipment movement

A member of the 482nd Fighter Wing waits to grab the tie-down strap to secure maintenance cargo to a flat-bed truck March 14 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airmen unloaded approximately 103,165 pounds of maintenance equipment for the 482nd maintenance units participating in a weapons system evaluation program March 18-22. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Equipment movement

Staff Sgt. Robby Harrison, of the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, directs the loader back after picking up some maintenance equipment from a C-5 Galaxy March 14 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Airmen unloaded approximately 103,165 pounds of maintenance equipment for an F-16 unit participating in a weapons system evaluation program March 18-22. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Equipment movement

Senior Airman Kalipb Wiggins, of the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, moves a piece of equipment away from a C-5 Galaxy March 14 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Airmen unloaded approximately 103,165 pounds of maintenance equipment for an F-16 unit participating in a weapons system evaluation program the following week. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Equipment movement

Airman 1st Class Jamal Johnson and Staff Sgt. Grant Gammons, of the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, move a piece of equipment away from a C-5 Galaxy March 14 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Airmen unloaded approximately 103,165 pounds of maintenance equipment for an F-16 unit participating in a weapons system evaluation program the following week. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Equipment movement

Airmen 1st Class Jamal Johnson (left) and Josh Wilson move a piece of equipment down the ramp of a C-5 Galaxy March 14 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Airmen unloaded approximately 103,165 pounds of maintenance equipment for an F-16 unit participating in a weapons system evaluation program March 18-22. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

MDG Bronze Star

Col. Carole Farley of the 96th Medical Group, was awarded the Bronze Star March 12 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. She was honored for meritorious service as the commander while deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom with the 455th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron in Afghanistan. According to the medal write-up, as the Craig Joint Theater Hospital's 455th EMOS commander, Farley's outstanding performance, expertise and dedication to duty greatly contributed to the overall success of the unit's mission. Her leadership enabled 20,000 outpatient visits, treatment of 1,200 traumas, 1,400 major surgeries and 1,700 intensive care and inpatient admissions supporting injured combatants. (U.S. Air Force photo/Irene Freiberg)

MAC tours EOD school

Daniela Peele, a member of the Greater Fort Walton Beach Military Affairs Committee, tries on a bomb suit while on a tour of Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal Feb. 22. Peele, along with more than 30 MAC members, received a tour of the school to familiarize themselves with the school and its mission. NAVSCOLEOD, located on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. provides high-risk, specialized, basic and advanced EOD training to more than 2,100 U.S. and partner nation military and selected U.S. government personnel each year. (U.S. Navy photo/Ensign Elizabeth Allen)