All female team perform base retreat

An all-female flight and flag detail perform a retreat ceremony in honor of Women’s Equality Day at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Aug 23. More than 20 women participated in the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Japanese military visits 33 FW

Stanley Stevens, a Pratt and Whitney employee, briefs General Shigeru Iwasaki, air self-defense force, chief of staff, joint staff, Japan Self-Defense Forces, on the F-135 engine for the joint strike fighter during the general's visit to the 33rd Fighter Wing Aug. 20. Iwasaki's visit to Eglin was included in a larger tour of five Air Force and Department of the Navy installations as part of a Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff counterpart visit. The Japan Ministry of Defense announced its selection of the F-35 Lightning II as the Japan Air Self Defense Force's next generation fighter aircraft December 2011 and signed a foreign military sales agreement in June. The F-35 is the world's only "fifth generation" multi-role fighter jet, combining state-of-the art stealth technology with highly advanced avionics and maneuverability. The fighter is being developed jointly with the U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps along with support from the United Kingdom, Italy, The Netherlands, Turkey, Canada, Australia, Denmark and Norway. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Karen Roganov)

Airman briefs Japanese 4-star

Staff Sgt. Skyler DeBoer, a crew chief with the 58th aircraft maintenance unit, briefs General Shigeru Iwasak, the air self-defense force, chief of staff, joint staff, Japan Self-Defense Forces on F-35 Lightning II maintenance and training during the general's visit to the 33rd Fighter Wing Aug. 20. Iwasaki's visit to Eglin was included in a larger tour of five Air Force and Department of the Navy installations as part of a Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff counterpart visit. The Japan Ministry of Defense announced its selection of the F-35 Lightning II as the Japan Air Self Defense Force's next generation fighter aircraft December 2011 and signed a foreign military sales agreement in June. The F-35 is the world's only "fifth generation" multi-role fighter jet, combining state-of-the art stealth technology with highly advanced avionics and maneuverability. The fighter is being developed jointly with the U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps along with support from the United Kingdom, Italy, The Netherlands, Turkey, Canada, Australia, Denmark and Norway. (U.S. Air Force photo/Karen Roganov)

Disconnect

Amber Turek, of the 96th Test Wing fire department, disconnects hoses after successfully extinguishing a simulated truck fire during a Nuclear Accident Response Exercise at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Aug. 22. Eglin agencies, including first responders, were evaluated on their reactions and responses to a vehicle explosion carrying nuclear material. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

N.A.R.E.

Matthew Becker, Amber Turek and Airman 1st Class Brandon Rudolph, 96th Test Wing firefighters, discuss vehicle inspection procedures after successfully putting out a simulated truck fire during a Nuclear Accident Response Exercise at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Aug. 22. Eglin agencies, including first responders, were evaluated on their reactions and responses to a vehicle explosion carrying nuclear material. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

N.A.R.E.

96th Test Wing firefighters discuss the next step after successfully putting out a simulated truck fire during a Nuclear Accident Response Exercise at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Aug. 22. Eglin agencies, including first responders, were evaluated on their reactions and responses to a vehicle explosion carrying nuclear material. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

N.A.R.E.

A witness recounts the scenario for the a member of the Eglin fire department during a Nuclear Accident Response Exercise at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Aug. 22. Eglin agencies, including first responders, were evaluated on their reactions and responses to a vehicle explosion carrying nuclear material. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

N.A.R.E.

Tech. Sgt. Michael Marrero, a 96th Security Forces Squadron Airman, helps a victim of a simulated explosion during a Nuclear Accident Response Exercise at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Aug. 22. Eglin agencies, including first responders, were evaluated on their reactions and responses to a vehicle explosion carrying nuclear material. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Job well done

Senior Airman Andrew Goodchild, of the 33rd Maintenance Squadron, receives an Air Force Achievement Medal from Gen. Edward Rice, the Air Education and Training Command commander, for his quick response and help during a medical emergency, Aug. 15 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Goodchild used his self-aid and buddy care training to help someone who was displaying signs of shock and called 911 to get her the proper medical attention. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

"Maintaining" the school

Tech. Sgt. Austin Hetland, of the 33rd Maintenance Squadron paints along the inside of a door of a classroom at Kenwood Elementary School in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., Aug. 14. Members of the 33rd MXS and the 33rd Maintenance Group’s quality assurance team spent three days cleaning and painting before the kids return Aug. 20. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

A couple of NCOs

Senior Airmen Richard and Airel Schepmoes, a married couple in the 96th Test Wing, were both selected for promotion to staff sergeant this year. The couple is in the same career field and work in the same unit, the 96th Weather Flight. The Schepmoes are expected to sew on their new stripes by the end of 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

A couple of NCOs

Senior Airmen Joseph and Nicole Calungsod, a married couple in the 33rd Fighter Wing, were both selected for promotion to staff sergeant on their first try. The couple is in the same career field and work in the same unit, the 33rd Maintenance Squadron. They will sew on the new non-commissioned officer stripe just after they have their first child. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)