Wave of support

Supporters wave flags and cheer on runners as they approach the finish line during the 4.4 mile Gate-to-Gate run/walk held annually on Memorial Day at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)

Refreshing

1st Lt. Ilea Eskildsen, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, was the first woman to cross the finish line, beating the next female runner by more than five minutes. Lieutenant Eskildsen competed in the 4.4 mile Gate-to-Gate run/walk held annually on Memorial Day at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)

End in sight

Capt. Ben Payne, 319th Special Operations Squadron pilot, was the first runner to cross the finish line with a time of 22 minutes and 14 seconds at the 4.4 mile Gate-to-Gate run held annually on Memorial Day at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)

Crowded

Colonel Bruce McClintock, 96th Air Base Wing Commander, rallies the crowd of runners and walkers who turned en mass for the 4.4 mile Gate-to-Gate run/walk held annually on Memorial Day at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)

First awards ceremony at the JSF ITC marks Nomad history

Lance Corporal Deanndrous Johnson, Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501, receives her award from Col. Dave Hlatky, 33rd FW commander and 33rd FW Command Chief Master Sgt. Robert Newman. This was the wing's first joint service awards ceremony to honor the Wing's quarterly award recipients. (USAF photo)

Nutrition + Education = Healthy Snacks

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Alison DeCaro and Marilyn Leggett from the Eglin Health and Wellness Center explain healthy snack choices to 96th Logistic Readiness Squadron member Senior Airman Ashley O'Brien. The HAWC helped the 96th LRS makeover their snack bar in an effort to provide healthy snacks to the unit. This move to create a healthy nutritional environment follows the direction set by the Air Force to improve health and fitness in its forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Andrew Caulk)

Protocol pro

Then-Tech. Sgt. Dave Miller at Robins Air Force Base, Ga., in 1978. Mr. Miller ends his 50-year career with the federal government May 29. Mr. Miller served 29 years in the military, 15 of which in the protocol field. He retired a senior master sergeant before becoming a federal employee at the same office at Eglin. (Courtesy photo)

Protocol pro

Then-Senior Master Sgt. Dave Miller, received a T-38 incentive flight prior to his retirement from the military in 1991. Mr. Miller ends his 50-year career with the federal government May 29. Mr. Miller served 29 years in the military, 15 of which in the protocol field (Courtesy photo)

Big swing

Chief Master Sgt. Steve White, 96th Security Forces Squadron, aims for the fences during the annual Chiefs V/S Eagles softball match at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 17. The Eagles narrowly won 9-8 in extra innings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Eagles nest

The Eagles team bring it in during the annual Chiefs V/S Eagles softball match at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 17. The Eagles narrowly won 9-8 in extra innings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Play's at first

Col. Kevin McElroy, 53rd Electronic Warfare Group, goes for the out at first base during the annual Chiefs V/S Eagles softball match at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 17. The Eagles narrowly won 9-8 in extra innings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Swing time

Chief Master Sgt. Todd Staats, 96th Force Support Squadron, swings for the fences during the annual Chiefs V/S Eagles softball match at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 17. The Eagles narrowly won 9-8 in extra innings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)