 
Extraordinary events earn Airman medal
EGLIN AFB, Fla. -- Gen. Bruce Carlson, Air Force Materiel Command commander, presents an Achievement Medal to Senior Airman Payton Townes, 96th Security Forces Squadron. Airman Townes was instrumental in providing command and control following a credible threat to a dependent. (USAF photo by Greg Murry)
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Posted: 4/24/2008
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Scene secure
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Tech. Sgt. Maranatha Everson, 96 Security Forces Squadron patrolman, surveys the scene of an accident on Eglin Parkway April 24 and takes photographic documentation to help preserve the scene and add to reports filed on the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)
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Posted: 4/24/2008
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Scene secure
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- A fireman from the 96th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department finishes hosing down a vehicle which caught on fire on Eglin Parkway April 24. Members from the fire department and the 96th Security Forces Squadron immediately responded to the scene where traffic was cordoned off as crews worked to control the fire. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)
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Posted: 4/24/2008
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Eglin's Soccer Champs!
EGLIN AFB, Fla. -- The 46th Test Wing defeated the 33rd Fighter Wing 1-0 March 24, to take the Eglin Soccer Championship . The winning goal was scored when a cross shot from one of the 46th players set up right fielder, Capt. Matt Dillsaver and striker, James Larue to collide with the 33rd goaltender, causing the to goalie to drop the ball which then bounced into the 33rd goal. The 46th lost to the 33rd previously during the second round of the tournament but beat them twice in a row in the finals to win the championship. The 46th Test Wing overall season record: 12 wins, 1 loss, 1 tie.
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Posted: 4/15/2008
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Memorial held for fallen EOD Airman
BALAD AIR BASE, Iraq -- Airmen remember their fallen comrade, Tech. Sgt. Anthony Capra, during a memorial service April 12, here. Tech. Sgt. Anthony Capra, was a 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, who died in support of combat operations April 9. Sergeant Capra was posthumously awarded a Bronze Star, first Oak Leaf Cluster, for his heroic actions during his deployment. According to his medal citation, Sergeant Capra?s actions ensured the safety and freedom of movement for more than 41,000 coalition forces, multi-national contractors and local nationals. He contributed to the recovery and destruction of more than 24,000 pieces of ordnance weighing more than 26,000 pounds. Sergeant Capra was deployed from Indian Head Naval Ordnance Station, Md., Detachment 63. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Julianne Showalter.)
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Posted: 4/14/2008
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"For Him"
(From left) Jovi Williams, Indigo Duenas and Stephanie Larry compose the dance group "For Him." Here they perform a dance routine, choreographed by Stephanie Duenas, which received a standing ovation.
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Posted: 4/10/2008
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Torch Run
Staff Sgt. Scott Cousins, Airman 1st Class Kendal Herwald and Capt. Michael Small continue the Torch Run across Eglin. The Florida Torch run is a grassroots program supported by local police departments as a fundraiser for the Special Olympics. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)
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Posted: 3/25/2008
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Torch Run
Tech. Sgt. Robert Goddard receives the torch from Tech. Sgt. Michele Stringert midway through The Florida Torch run, a grass roots program supported by local police departments as a fundraiser for the Special Olympics. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)
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Posted: 3/25/2008
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Torch Run
Capt. Michael Small runs the entire Torch Run across Eglin. The Florida Torch run is a grass roots program supported by local police departments as a fundraiser for the Special Olympics. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)
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Posted: 3/25/2008
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Torch Run
(From left) Officer James Ware, Staff Sgt. Keneth Campbell, Senior Airman Brendan Harms and Capt. Michael Small continue the last leg of The Torch Run across Eglin. The Florida Torch run is a grass roots program supported by local police departments as a fundraiser for the Special Olympics. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)
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Posted: 3/25/2008
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Torch Run
Airman 1st Class Kendal Herwaldcarries the torch as he passes the 33rd Fighter Wing's F-15 static display for The Florida Torch run, a grassroots program supported by local police departments as a fundraiser for the Special Olympics. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)
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Posted: 3/25/2008
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Torch Run
(From left) Tech. Sgt. Elizabeth Staub, Chief Master Sgt. Greg Morgan, Capt. Michael Small receive the torch from Okaloosa County Sheriff Lt. Wasdon to begin the Torch Run across Eglin. The Florida Torch run is a grass roots program supported by local police departments as a fundraiser for the Special Olympics. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)
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Posted: 3/25/2008
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Crew Race
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The United States Military Academy at West Point men's varsity crew team practices four-minute sets suring their sunrise practice on Boggy Bayou in Niceville. The teammates are vying against each other for a spot on the varsity crew team. Started in 1985, the crew team has been coming to Eglin for three years for spring break to practice their technique, speed and teamwork. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)
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Posted: 3/21/2008
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Crew Race
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The United States Military Academy at West Point crew team switch boats mid-water to see who is the better teammate for the varsity boat. The teammates are vying against each other for a spot on the varsity crew team. Started in 1985, the crew team has been coming to Eglin for three years for spring break to practice their technique, speed and teamwork. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)
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Posted: 3/21/2008
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Crew Race
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The United States Military Academy at West Point men's varsity crew team coach, Jeff Paine, rates the individuals on their performance and considers which members to switch. Coach Paine is trying to find the perfect combination for the varsity team. The teammates are vying against each other for a spot on the varsity crew team. Started in 1985, the crew team has been coming to Eglin for three years for spring break to practice their technique, speed and teamwork. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)
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Posted: 3/21/2008
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Crew Race
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The United States Military Academy at West Point crew team practices for four-minute intervals on Boggy Bayou while their coxman guides them to their destination. The teammates are vying against each other for a spot on the varsity crew team. Started in 1985, the crew team has been coming to Eglin for three years for Spring Break to practice their technique, speed and teamwork. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)
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Posted: 3/21/2008
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Crew Race
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The United States Military Academy at West Point male crew team practices on Boggy Bayou, Niceville. Started in 1985, the crew team has been coming to Eglin for three years for Spring Break to practice their technique, speed and teamwork. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)
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Posted: 3/21/2008
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Crew Race
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- A member from the Army West Point Academy Male Crew Team takes oars out to the skulls on Boggy Bayou. Starterd in 1985, the crew team has been coming to Eglin for three years for Spring Break to practice their technique, speed and teamwork. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)
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Posted: 3/21/2008
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Crew Race
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Members from The United States Military Academy at West Point varsity male crew team launch a skull into the Boggy Bayou. Started in 1985, the crew team has been coming to Eglin for three years for spring break to practice their technique, speed and teamwork. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)
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Posted: 3/21/2008
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Crew Race
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Members from the The United States Military Academy at West Point female Crew team launch a skull into the Boggy Bayou. Started in 1985, the crew team has been coming to Eglin for three years for spring break to practice their technique, speed and teamwork. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)
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Posted: 3/21/2008
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Manual Check
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The United States Military Academy at West Point cadet Plebe Tom Mussman ensures the equipment is ready for use prior to launching the skull into the Boggy Bayou. Started in 1985, the crew team has been coming to Eglin for three years for spring break to practice their technique, speed and teamwork. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)
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Posted: 3/21/2008
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Manual Check
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The United States Military Academy at West Point Plebe Tom Mussman ensures the shoes are tight and ready for use prior to launching the skull into the Boggy Bayou. Started in 1985, the crew team has been coming to Eglin for three years for spring break to practice their technique, speed and teamwork. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)
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Posted: 3/21/2008
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Manual Check
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The United States Military Academy at West Point Plebe Tom Mussman tightens down the wing nuts ensuring all the equipment is ready to be used prior to launching the skull into the Boggy Bayou. Started in 1985, the crew team has been coming to Eglin for three years for spring break to practice their technique, speed and teamwork. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)
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Posted: 3/21/2008
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Crew Fever
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Army cadets from The United States Military Academy at West Point prepare to lauch their skull in Boggy Bayou, Niceville. Around since 1985, the crew team has been coming to Eglin for three years for spring break to practice their technique, speed and teamwork. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)
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Posted: 3/21/2008
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Group launches new A3 class for IT development
Christopher Nichols, 96th Communication Group director of staff and Communications and Information Career Functional, discusses getting ahead in the information technology profession during a recent Air Armament Academy course.
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Posted: 3/20/2008
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Airman awarded Bronze Star
Col. Eric Pohland, 96th Air Base Wing commander, presents a bronze star to Master Sgt. Manuel Camacho, 96th Ground Combat Training Squadron, for his actions during OPeration Iraqi Freedom.
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Posted: 3/18/2008
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Airman awarded Bronze Star
Col. Eric Pohland, 96th Air Base Wing commander, presents a bronze star to Tech Sgt. Kenneth Perry, 96th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Flight, for his actions during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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Posted: 3/18/2008
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Airmen receive Combat Action Medals
Col. Eric Pohland, 96th Air Base Wing commander, pins a Combat Action Medal on Senior Airman Daniel Garrett, 96th Civil Engineer Squadron's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight. Airman Garrett was part of a team that responded to an explosive device blast while operating north of Baghdad, Iraq. They assisted injured Airmen, secured the scene and detonated a secondary IED.The award is for Airmen who have been involved in direct fighting situations where they risked their lives in an enemy engagement.
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Posted: 3/18/2008
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Airmen receive medals
Col. Eric Pohland, 96th Air Base Wing commander, pins a Combat Action Medal on Tech Sgt. Michael Becker, 96th Civil Engineer Squadron's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight. In May, 2005, Sergeant Becker was in a convoy in Iraq when a it was hit by a suicide improvised explosive device that blew up vehicle behind his. Two soldiers were badly burned, and Sergeant Becker and his team secured the site, and performed combat life saving actions and transported the wounded to a forward operating base. His team also performed the post blast investigation. The award is for Airmen who have been involved in direct fighting situations where they risked their lives in an enemy engagement.
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Posted: 3/17/2008
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Airmen receive Combat Action Medals
Col. Eric Pohland, 96th Air Base Wing commander, pins a Combat Action Medal on Senior Airman Lawrence Taylor, Ground Combat Training Squadron. The award is for Airmen who have been involved in direct fighting situations where they risked their lives in an enemy engagement.
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Posted: 3/17/2008
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Eglin turns up the heat at first annual Gulf Coast Top Chef Challenge
Col.Janice Vincent, 96 Mission Support Group commander, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. receives a plate for judging from Staff Sgt. Jean Coleus.
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Posted: 3/13/2008
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Eglin turns up the heat at first annual Gulf Coast Top Chef Challenge
Airman First Class Christian Gallagher, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., prepares his entry in the Top Chef competition.
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Posted: 3/13/2008
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Eglin turns up the heat at first annual Gulf Coast Top Chef Challenge
(Left to Right) Airmen First Class Christian Gallagher and Katrin Julian, and Senior Airman Brandon Johnson with their finished entries in the Top Chef competition.
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Posted: 3/13/2008
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Eglin youth gather for art, history
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Col. Eric Pohland, 96th Air Base Wing commander, presents a gift certificate to Gabrielle Caggiano, the winner of the age 8 to 12 category of the Eglin Youth Art Contest at the base library March 11. The contest was sponsored by the Women's History Month Committee because it related to the theme of the month, "Women's Art - Women's Vision." Out of 48 entries, three winners were chosen from three age categories. Joe Blankenberger was chosen in the age 7 and under category and Amber Kaderbeck was chosen in the age 13 to 17 category. All of the children who entered the contest recieved a certificate from the Women's History Month Committee. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. LuCelia Ball)
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Posted: 3/12/2008
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Youth gather for art, history
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Col. Eric Pohland, 96th Air Base Wing commander, presents certificates to the competitors in the Eglin Youth Art Contest at the base library March 11. The contest was sponsored by the Women's History Month Committee because it related to the theme of the month, "Women's Art - Women's Vision." Out of 48 entries, three winners were chosen from three age categories. Joe Blankenberger was chosen in the age 7 and under category, Gabrielle Caggiano was chosen in the age 8 to 12 category and Amber Kaderbeck was chosen in the age 13 to 17 category. All of the children who entered the contest recieved a certificate from the Women's History Month Committee. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. LuCelia Ball)
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Posted: 3/12/2008
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Youth gather for art, history
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- A group of children gathers at the base library March 11 to view the 48 entries in the Eglin Youth Art Contest. The contest was sponsored by the Women's History Month Committee because it related to the theme of the month, "Women's Art - Women's Vision." Three winners were chosen from three age categories. Joe Blankenberger was chosen in the age 7 and under category, Gabrielle Caggiano was chosen in the age 8 to 12 category and Amber Kaderbeck was chosen in the age 13 to 17 category. All 48 children who entered the contest recieved a certificate from the Women's History Month Committee. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. LuCelia Ball)
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Posted: 3/12/2008
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Health and Fitness Expo
Gina Langley applies a skin care product to Doris Christopherseon at the Health and Fitness Expo sponsored by Eglin's Health and Wellness Center Feb. 27. (U.S. Air Force by Aiman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)
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Posted: 3/7/2008
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Health and Fitness Expo
Freeda Marshall gives a complimentary massage to Diane Wilson at the Health and Fitness Expo sponsored by Eglin's Health and Wellness Center Feb. 27. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)
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Posted: 3/7/2008
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Soccer champions
The Eglin Eagles men's varsity soccer team won the seventh annual Defender's Cup Military Open Soccer Tournament played Feb. 15-17 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. The Eagles defeated the host team, 5-1, to claim the crown.
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Soccer champions
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Posted: 3/7/2008
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WASP
Jacqueline Cochran, one of the founders of the WASP, (left) with her Army Air Force adjutant and trainees at Avenger Field, Sweetwater, Kansas. (Photo courtesy Air Armament Center History Office)
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WASP
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Posted: 3/5/2008
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WASP
Jacqueline Cochran pins the wings on new WASP training graduate Isabel Fenton during graduation at Avenger Field, Sweetwater, Texas, on Jul 3, 1943. (Photo courtesy Air Armament Center History Office)
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Posted: 3/5/2008
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