Saluting line

Members of the 96th Air Base Wing staff formation salute during the national anthem at the 96th Air Base Wing change of command July 8 at the officers club. Col. Sal Nodjomian took command of the wing from departing commander, Col. Bruce McClintock. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Commander of troops

Colonel Bill Porter, 96th Air Base Wing vice commander, serving as commander of troops, salutes during the Natonal Anthem at the 96th Air Base Wing change of command July 8 at the officers club. Chief Master Sgt. Tom Westermeyer, 96 ABW command chief, stands beside the colonel as the guidon bearer for the wing. Col. Sal Nodjomian took command of the wing from departing commander, Col. Bruce McClintock. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Representing Comm

Lt. Col. Stamatis Smeltz stands in front of his flight, representing the 96th Communication Group, during the 96th Air Base Wing change of command ceremony July 8. Col. Sal Nodjomian took command of the wing from departing commander, Col. Bruce McClintock. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Formation

Airmen from the 96th Civil Engineer Group stand at parade-rest prior to the 96th Air Base Wing change of command ceremony July 8. Col. Sal Nodjomian took command of the wing from departing commander, Col. Bruce McClintock. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Senior Airman... tear down that wall

Senior Airman Isaac Stuckey, 96th Security Forces Squadron, starts the demolition of Dorm 17, the last of the old dorms along Eglin Boulevard, July 6. Airman Stuckey spent eight months in the “old” dorms before deploying. He also lived in the new quad-style dorms as well and said they were “much better.” According to 96th Civil Engineer Group, the dorm will be completely leveled and cleaned up in eight weeks. All of the concrete within the structure will be recycled. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Looking back

Senior Airman Isaac Stuckey, 96th Security Forces Squadron, points out his old dorm room prior to beginning the demolition of Dorm 17, the last of the old dorms along Eglin Boulevard, July 6. Airman Stuckey spent eight months in the “old” dorms before deploying. He also lived in the new quad-style dorms as well and said they were “much better.” According to 96th Civil Engineer Group, the dorm will be completely leveled and cleaned up in eight weeks. All of the concrete within the structure will be recycled. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Ranger for a day

(Left) Army Capt. Adam Marsh, 6th Ranger Training Battalion public affairs officer, answers questions regarding the origin of the Ranger Training Battalion during the quarterly tour for Team Eglin Honorary Commanders June 29. The Honorary Commanders got the chance to visit the 6th Ranger Training Battalion at Fort Rudder as part of the program's quarterly tour. The program was created to establish and maintain positive relations with civilian counterparts as well as civic and business leaders. It also allows the general public to experience the mission by spending time with their military counterpart to observe their duties and on-base operations. The experience the honorary commanders come away with was an inside-look at the role Eglin plays in supporting the Air Force mission and national defense. (U.S. Air Force photo/Errica Bennett.)

Ranger for a day

Army Staff Sgts. Heath Henley and Anthony Johnson, 6th Ranger Training Battalion Reptile Team, introduce Stumpy, a female American alligator, to the Team Eglin Honorary Commanders at their quarterly visit to Team Eglin. Stumpy got that particular nickname because her foot was bitten off by a larger, more aggressive alligator. The Honorary Commanders got the chance to visit the 6th Ranger Training Battalion at Fort Rudder June 29 as part of the program's quarterly tour. The program was created to establish and maintain positive relations with civilian counterparts as well as civic and business leaders. It also allows the general public to experience the mission by spending time with their military counterpart to observe their duties and on base operations. The experience the honorary commanders come away with was an inside look at the role Eglin plays in supporting the Air Force mission and national defense.(U.S. Air Force photo/Errica Bennett)

Wired

Mark D. Johnson, Munitions Directive explosive technician at the Air Force Research Laboratory, holds the wiring that earned him $1,599 and saved the Air Force more than $10,000. Mr. Johnson suggested the less-expensive firing cable through the Air Force's Innovation Development through Employee Awareness. His IDEA was approved and put into practice. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Logistician awarded Bronze Star

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Col. Bruce McClintock, 96th Air Base Wing commander, presents a Bronze Star to Capt. Sergio Costilla, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, at a Commander's Call June 24. Capt. Costilla displayed exceptional meritorious service while deployed to Afghanistan for a year in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. He supported 82 combat outposts while traveling 3,600 miles in hostile terrain, often exposed to enemy fire. (USAF photo/Wendall Rowan)

My First Tri 2010

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Jenifer Mouser runs the final phase of Eglin's 11th annual My First Tri June 19. There were 337 athletes in the event and 181 of them participated for the first time. Each individual completed a 200-meter swim, an 8-mile bike ride and a 2.5 mile run. Everyone received a medal and all results are listed on www.eventtiming.com. (Air Force photo/Chrissy Cuttita)

My First Tri 2010

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Meagan Ritacco runs the 2.5-mile trail during Eglin's 11th annual My First Tri June 19. She finished the event in first place, overall female alumni. There were 337 athletes in the event and 181 of them participated for the first time. Each individual completed a 200-meter swim, an 8-mile bike ride and a 2.5 mile run. Everyone received a medal and all results are listed on www.eventtiming.com. (Air Force photo/Chrissy Cuttita)