Sonic sound

Staff Sgt. Jacob John, of the 96th Civil Engineer Squadron, is the lead singer and guitarist for the band, Sonic Cell. The four-person alternative rock band is made up of enlisted Airmen from the 96th Air Base Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Sonic sound

Senior Airman Shane Goss, of the 96th Civil Engineer Squadron, plays the bass guitar and Senior Airman Brittany Caruso, of the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, plays the drums in their band, Sonic Cell. The four-person alternative rock band is made up of enlisted Airmen from the 96th Air Base Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Eglin prepares with Phase II exercise

A simulated victim waits to be discovered in the Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Phase II exercise Aug. 10. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Faces of Phase II

Senior Airman Kasandra Wood, of the 96th Force Support Squadron, was a participant in the Phase II exercise at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Aug. 12. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Faces of Phase II

Airman Michael Bautista, of the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, was a participant in the Phase II exercise at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Aug. 10. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

On-guard Airman

Senior Airman Shawna Sowell, of the 96th Medical Support Squadron, stands by her post guarding the tent during the Phase II exercise Aug. 12 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. More than 100 Airmen braved black flag conditions (and rain) in chemical gear and gas masks to execute self-aid and buddy care, security and chemical attack avoidance missions. The Phase II was part of a large week-long Operational Readiness Exercise on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)