Look out

Staff Sgt. Cedric Brown, of the 96th Force Support Squadron, checks outside of the tent after a simulated attack during the Phase II exercise Aug. 10 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. More than 100 Airmen braved black flag conditions (and rain) in chemical gear and gas masks to execute self-aid and buddy care, security and chemical attack avoidance missions. The Phase II was part of a large week-long Operational Readiness Exercise on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

PAR team

Senior Airman Rosalyn Urias, of the 96th Force Support Squadron, patrols her sector as part of the post attack reconnaissance team during the Phase II exercise Aug. 10 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. More than 100 Airmen braved black flag conditions (and rain) in chemical gear and gas masks to execute self-aid and buddy care, security and chemical attack avoidance missions. The Phase II was part of a large week-long Operational Readiness Exercise on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Contamination control

An Airman has his mask rinsed off while processing through the contamination control area Aug. 12 Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. More than 100 Airmen braved black flag conditions in chemical gear and gas masks to accomplish their missions. The Phase II was part of a large week-long Operational Readiness Exercise on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

MOPP 4 countdown

A wingman helps her fellow Airman secure her J-list suit during a simulated mission oriented protective posture level 4 attack at the Phase II exercise Aug. 12 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. More than 100 Airmen braved black flag conditions in chemical gear and gas masks to accomplish their missions. The Phase II was part of a large week-long Operational Readiness Exercise on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

MOPP 4

Airmen gear up for mission oriented protective posture level 4 at the Phase II exercise Aug. 10 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. More than 100 Airmen braved black flag conditions in chemical gear and gas masks to execute self-aid and buddy care, security and chemical attack avoidance missions. The Phase II was part of a large week-long Operational Readiness Exercise on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

M9

Airman 1st Class Marianna Benasutti, 96th Medical Operations Squadron, secures her M-9 tape to her J-list suit during an increased mission oriented protective posture level at the Phase II exercise Aug. 10 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. More than 100 Airmen braved black flag conditions in chemical gear and gas masks to execute self-aid and buddy care, security and chemical attack avoidance missions. The Phase II was part of a large week-long Operational Readiness Exercise on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Through the storm

Airmen talk with a 96th Medical Group evaluator through a sudden rainstorm during the Phase II exercise Aug. 10 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. More than 100 Airmen braved black flag conditions (and rain) in chemical gear and gas masks to execute self-aid and buddy care, security and chemical attack avoidance missions. The Phase II was part of a large week-long Operational Readiness Exercise on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Through the storm

Tech. Sgt. Julia Andujar, 96th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, talks out a plan of action with an Airman through a sudden rainstorm during the Phase II exercise Aug. 10 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. More than 100 Airmen braved black flag conditions (and rain) in chemical gear and gas masks to execute self-aid and buddy care, security and chemical attack avoidance missions. The Phase II was part of a large week-long Operational Readiness Exercise on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Moving the wounded

Airmen move a litter carrying a simulated attack victim at the Phase II exercise Aug. 10 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. More than 100 Airmen braved black flag conditions in chemical gear and gas masks to execute self-aid and buddy care, security and chemical attack avoidance missions. The Phase II was part of a large week-long Operational Readiness Exercise on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Battlefield medics

Groups of Airmen provide battlefield medical care to simulated attack victims at the Phase II exercise Aug. 10 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. More than 100 Airmen braved black flag conditions in chemical gear and gas masks to execute self-aid and buddy care, security and chemical attack avoidance missions. The Phase II was part of a large week-long Operational Readiness Exercise on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Commanders support local chamber

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. -- Commander Joe Polanin, Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal, leads the Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee meeting in the Pledge of Allegiance with the Honorable Congressman Jeff Miller in attendance as a special guest on Aug. 15. Commanders from the local area military installations attended the meeting. (Courtesy photo)

Maj. Gen. Kenneth Merchant

Maj. Gen. Kenneth Merchant will assume command of the Air Armament Center from Maj. Gen. CR Davis in a ceremony at the Bayview Club Aug. 19.

Dirt bike mishap

A day on the dirt bikes went off-course. Charles Listak, of the 53rd Test Management Group, and his family were wrapping up a day at the dirt bike track when his son was injured in an accident. His son ended up with both arms in casts. (Courtesy photo)

Hosing complete

Maj. Gen. C.R. Davis, the Air Armament Center commander, recovers from the hosing he took after his final flight at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Aug. 4. Davis says farewell to AAC and Eglin at a change of command ceremony Aug. 19. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Hero Airman

Senior Airman Jonathon Bennett from the 96th Security Forces Squadron, recently won the 2011 Non- Commissioned Officers Association Vanguard Award for risking his life rescuing seven people from riptides at Fort Walton Beach, Fla.'s Okaloosa Island back in April. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kevin Gaddie)

Sharp shooter

Colonel Mark Hays, the Armament Directorate deputy director, is also a member of the Air Force National Pistol Team. He recently won the 2011 High Air Force competitor at the 51st Inter Service Pistol Championships at Fort Benning, Ga. in June; the 2011 General Curtis LeMay trophy for Highest Air Force Individual Service Pistol Competitor and the 2011 General Carl Spaatz trophy for the Highest Air Force Scoring Individual competitor in the National Trophy Pistol Team Matches, at the National Pistol Championship at Camp Perry, Ohio in July for the second consecutive year. (Courtesy photo)

Fast fingers

Trumpeters hit the right notes during a change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Blues shoes

A line of Airmen wait for a change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Element leader

Lt. Col. Raymond Boulter, the 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron commander, stands in front of his element during the 53rd Wing change of command July 26 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 49th TES is located at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

H

An Airman stands at parade rest during a change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

All clear

Tech. Sgt. Todd Lavender, Detachment 1, 73rd Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, makes sure the area behind the mine resistant ambush protected vehicle remains clear while the back door is opened. The Airmen use the MRAP as their primary convoy vehicle. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Master Sgt. Jeffrey Allen)

Representatives in Blue

Eglin honor guard performs at the Red, White and Blue Celebration at the Destin HarborWalk July 28. The third annual summer-long festivities will pay tribute to local heroes and military members from the surrounding military communities of Eglin Air Force Base, Hurlburt Field and Duke Field. Members being recognized are presented with a key to the city of Destin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Chrissy Cuttita)

Navy Sax

A petty officer 1st class from the Navy Band of New Orleans, plays a tune on the saxophone prior to the 33rd Maintenance Group change of command, July 22 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Flag on the bone

A trombonist from the Navy Band of New Orleans, plays a tune prior to the 33rd Maintenance Group change of command, July 22 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)