Anyone's ball

Kevin Birk (center) races two opponents for the ball at the military soccer tournament at Hurlburt Field July 9. Eglin's team defeated Patrick Air Force Base and Pensacola Naval Air Station. The games were a warm-up for the 2011 Defender’s Cup in San Antonio during Labor Day weekend. Eglin is the defending champion of the tournament. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sachel Seabrook)

A mother-daughter moment

Staff Sgt. Natalie Kuhr from the 96th Security Forces Squadron, greets her 15-month-old daughter, Ione-Skye, with a kiss upon her return from a deployment July 8 at the Northwest Florida Regional Airport. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Inside the new Eglin Field House

The Eglin Field House opened for business July 11. The culmination of a year-long, $3.3 million project, it occupies 13,520 square feet. It features two fitness rooms with half power racks, Olympic bars and bumper plates, a full line of dumbbells, kettleballs, adjustable benches and cutting-edge suspension training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kevin Gaddie)

MRAP up

An Air Force Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle backs onto a trailer prior to being taking off the base. The 45 people assigned to 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron's cargo movement unload and ship out an almost 15,000 pieces through commercial carriers each year. Their in-house capabilities allow them to create virtually any type of shipping material needed to store, secure and ship an item from Eglin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Strap attack

Art Ellington of 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron cargo movement, uses a machine to apply a fibered strap to seal a box before shipment at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Tool time

Power tools sit in their proper place ready for use in the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron’s cargo movement wood shop. Wooden boxes are assembled to secure and ship specific items from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Measurements of the items to be shipped are taken and used to produce specifications for the type of box needed to ship it. Personnel in the wood shop can build a box to meet those specifications needed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Missing one

Power tools sit in their proper place ready for use in the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron’s cargo movement wood shop. Wooden boxes are assembled to secure and ship specific items from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Measurements of the items to be shipped are taken and used to produce specifications for the type of box needed to ship it. Personnel in the wood shop can build a box to meet those specifications needed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Straighten up

Airman 1st Class Jeremy Gonzales of 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron cargo movement, ensures the board is straight and in place before nailing the board into place with a nail gun. The wood will be used to create a box to secure and ship a large item from the base. Measurements of the items to be shipped are taken and used to produce specifications for the type of box needed to ship it. Personnel in the wood shop can build a box to meet those specifications needed to secure and ship the item. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Build-a-box

Airman 1st Class Jeremy Gonzales of 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron cargo movement, completes the third side of the wooden box he built for shipping an item from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Measurements of the items to be shipped are taken and used to produce specifications for the type of box needed to ship it. Personnel in the wood shop can build a box to meet those specifications needed to secure and ship the item. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Quick cut

Airman 1st Class Jeremy Gonzales of 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron cargo movement, brings the saw through the wood before measuring and nailing it into place to create shipping box. The box will be used to secure and ship a large item from the base. Measurements of the items to be shipped are taken and used to produce specifications for the type of box needed to ship it. Personnel in the wood shop can build a box to meet those specifications needed to secure and ship the item. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Hook up

A 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron cargo movement employee connects the wagon to the tractor before removing the A-10 engines from the trailer at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 45 personnel of cargo movement unload and ship out an almost 15,000 pieces through commercial carriers each year. Their in-house capabilities allow them to create virtually any type of shipping material need to store, secure and ship an item from Eglin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Thread the needle

Richard Sarnosky of 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron cargo movement, loads a crate into a commercial carrier via forklift at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 45 personnel of cargo movement unload and ship out an almost 15,000 pieces through commercial carriers each year. Their in-house capabilities allow them to create virtually any type of shipping material need to store, secure and ship an item from Eglin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

An Airman again

Staff Sgt. David Flowers, of Detachment 3, 366th Training Squadron, warms up with some stretches before his crossfit workout at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The explosive ordnance technician was officially returned to duty in June after he lost his right leg and suffered major damage to his left leg in a land mine explosion in Afghanistan in 2009. In August, he begins training to be an EOD instructor at the Navy EOD School. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

His own two feet

Staff Sgt. David Flowers, of Detachment 3, 366th Training Squadron, adds weighted squats into his crossfit workout routine at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The explosive ordnance technician was officially returned to duty in June after he lost his right leg and suffered major damage to his left leg in a land mine explosion in Afghanistan in 2009. In August, he begins training to be an EOD instructor at the Navy EOD School. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Key to the city

1st Lt. Nathaniel Meier, a flight test engineer with the Operational Flight Program Combined Test Force, was the first Eglin Airman to be recognized at the Red, White and Blue Celebration at the Destin HarborWalk June 30. Community leaders honored the lieutenant for immense bravery and courage in saving two lives out of a rip current on Okaloosa Island shores. 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/Randy Gon)

Wheel man

Eric Bonebrake, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, grabs tires to be delivered to the 46th Test Wing at Eglin. Mr. Bonebrake works as a pick-up and delivery driver within the vehicle operations section under 96th LRS. He and other delivery drivers shuttle supplies to and from various maintenance locations twice daily. Vehicle operations is part of the larger Distribution flight under 96 LRS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Rules of the road

Airman 1st Class Jessica Baudier, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operations, checks her mirrors while driving one of the many government-owned vehicles to pick up passengers on Eglin. Vehicle operations Airmen are responsible for all passenger movement using military buses on base. Larger vehicles like buses also receive the same thorough inspection “check-out” vehicles go through. The Airmen of vehicle operations are responsible for driving, upkeep, dispatching and delivery of more than 130 vehicles on base. The vehicle operations flight managed more than 13 thousand transportation requests last year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Right turn

Senior Airman Michelle Wamsley, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operations, makes a wide turn at the green light during a pick-up and delivery mission on Eglin. Vehicle operations Airmen are responsible for all passenger movement using military buses on base. Larger vehicles like buses also receive the same thorough inspection “check-out” vehicles go through. The Airmen of vehicle operations are responsible for driving, upkeep, dispatching and delivery of more than 130 vehicles on base. The vehicle operations flight managed more than 13 thousand transportation requests last year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Fill 'er up

Senior Airman Michelle Wamsley, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operations, refuels the bus before returning it to the vehicle lot on Eglin. Vehicle operations Airmen are responsible for all passenger movement using military buses on base. Larger vehicles like buses also receive the same thorough inspection “check-out” vehicles go through. The Airmen of vehicle operations are responsible for driving, upkeep, dispatching and delivery of more than 130 vehicles on base. The vehicle operations flight managed more than 13 thousand transportation requests last year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Pop the top

Senior Airman Jessica Spence, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operations, lifts the lid on one of Eglin’s military tractor trailer cabs for an inspection after it has been returned from use. Mileage, damage, fluids and normal wear and tear are examined to ensure serviceability for the next mission. The Airmen of vehicle operations are responsible for driving, upkeep, dispatching and delivery of more than 130 vehicles on base. The vehicle operations flight managed more than 13 thousand transportation requests last year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

See your face in it

Airman 1st Class Kitterman, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operations, washes down a government-owned-vehicle before returning it to the lot. Airmen in the vehicle operations flight ensure each vehicle is clean and serviceable for the next customer. Vehicle operations is also responsible for driving, upkeep, dispatching and delivery of more than 130 vehicles on base. The vehicle operations flight managed more than 13 thousand transportation requests last year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Fleet check

Senior Airman Jessica Spence, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operations, goes over the checklist for a military tractor trailer cab after it has been returned from use. Mileage, damage, fluids and normal wear and tear are examined to ensure serviceability for the next mission. The Airmen of vehicle operations are responsible for driving, upkeep, dispatching and delivery of more than 130 vehicles on base. The vehicle operations flight managed more than 13,000 transportation requests last year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

EOD Airman killed

Tech. Sgt. Daniel L. Douville, 96th Civil Engineer Squadron, (pictured here) died June 26 as a result of injuries suffered from an improvised explosive device on the border of the Nad 'Ali district of Helmand province, Afghanistan. (Courtesy photo)

EOD Airman killed

Tech. Sgt. Daniel L. Douville, 96th Civil Engineer Squadron, (pictured here) died June 26 as a result of injuries suffered from an improvised explosive device on the border of the Nad 'Ali district of Helmand province, Afghanistan. (Courtesy photo)