The lab

Tech. Sgt. Seth Dempcy, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, uses a hydrometer to measure the density of JP-8 in the fuels lab at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Airmen in the Eglin fuels lab evaluate more than 200 aviation and ground fuel samples each month. These steps are taken to ensure water, additives and sediment amounts are at or below the proper levels. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

The lab

Airman 1st Class Troy Hall, with the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, takes a quart jar sample of JP-8 from an Air Force R-11 tanker truck to be tested in the Eglin fuels lab. Airmen in the Eglin fuels lab evaluate more than 200 aviation and ground fuel samples each month. These steps are taken to ensure water, additives and sediment amounts are at or below the proper levels. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

The lab

The Airmen of the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron’s Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants flight keep Eglin’s fuel supply in motion. Eglin Airmen receive and test the fuel off the barge or truck, maintain it to make sure it’s clean and deliver it to be used for the Air Force mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

The lab

Airman 1st Class Troy Hall, with the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, takes a quart jar sample of JP-8 from an Air Force R-11 tanker truck to be tested in the Eglin fuels lab. Airmen in the Eglin fuels lab evaluate more than 200 aviation and ground fuel samples each month. These steps are taken to ensure water, additives and sediment amounts are at or below the proper levels. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

COMACC visits Eglin

Master Sgt. Scott Grabham, from the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, briefs Gen. Mike Hostage, the commander of Air Combat Command, on the capabilities of the F-35 Lightning II, Nov. 30. The 33rd Fighter Wing, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is the only DOD unit to have the joint strike fighter in its inventory. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

COMACC visits Eglin

Gen. Mike Hostage, commander of Air Combat Command, speaks to enlisted Airmen of the 53rd Wing during his immersion visit at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 30. The general learned about the unique aspects of the wing’s mission and roles it plays in the combat air forces. During the luncheon, the general and his command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Richard Parsons, spoke on topics concerning his enlisted force like budget issues, deployment operations, realignment, retirements and the physical training program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Joint color guard

A chief master sergeant salutes as the newly-formed joint color guard team of 33rd Fighter Wing members presents the colors for the first time during a recent change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 2. The joint color guard team members are: Corpsman Sarah Lambert, Petty Officer 2nd Class James Peters, Senior Airman Chad Walker, Petty Officer 1st Class Jack Bauer, Master Sgt. Alexander Fortunato and Airman 1st Class Justin Glover. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Joint color guard

The newly-formed joint color guard team of 33rd Fighter Wing members waits to begin its first performance at a recent change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 2. The joint color guard team members are: Corpsman Sarah Lambert, Petty Officer 2nd Class James Peters, Senior Airman Chad Walker, Petty Officer 1st Class Jack Bauer, Master Sgt. Alexander Fortunato and Airman 1st Class Justin Glover. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Joint color guard

The newly-formed joint color guard team of 33rd Fighter Wing members waits to begin its first performance at a recent change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 2. The joint color guard team members are: Corpsman Sarah Lambert, Petty Officer 2nd Class James Peters, Senior Airman Chad Walker, Petty Officer 1st Class Jack Bauer, Master Sgt. Alexander Fortunato and Airman 1st Class Justin Glover. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Joint color guard

Airman 1st Class, Justin Glover, a low observable journeyman with the 33rd Maintenance Squadron, holds his rifle prior to his first performance with a joint color guard at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 2. Airmen and Sailors trained for a month to provide a joint-service color guard for a recent 33rd Fighter Wing squadron change of command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Weapons Load Competition

Staff Sgt. Michael Barnes, from the 46th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, watches as the AIM-9 is moved into place during the 46th Maintenance Group’s third quarter weapons load competition at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 28. The best of the best from AMU Red and AMU Blue met to load a Joint Direct Attack Munition and an AIM-9 onto an F-15 and F-16 respectively. AMU Red won with the best time and fewest errors. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Weapons Load Competition

Staff Sgt. Anthony Childers, 46th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew leader, completes checks of his F-15 during the 46th Maintenance Group’s third quarter weapons load competition at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 28. The best of the best from AMU Red and AMU Blue met to load a Joint Direct Attack Munition and an AIM-9 onto an F-15 and F-16 respectively. AMU Red won with the best time and fewest errors. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)