Get low

Rex, a 96th Security Forces military working dog, exits through a tunnel on the obstacle course at the Eglin Air Force Base Fla., kennel. Rex and his handler, Staff Sgt. David Aenchbacher, recently competed in the United States Police Canine Association regional competition for the first time. The K-9 team was the only military team in the competition and took home second place in the novice (first year) category. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

The nose knows

Rex, a 96th Security Forces military working dog, searches a luggage container for any that specific smell during a demonstration at the kennel course at Eglin Air Force Base Fla. Rex and his handler, Staff Sgt. David Aenchbacher, recently competed in the United States Police Canine Association regional competition for the first time. The K-9 team was the only military team in the competition and took home second place in the novice (first year) category. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Get fit

Staff Sgt. Terence Walker, 96th Force Support Squadron, adjusts the straps on his mask prior to starting the gas mask fit test while a 96th Aerospace Medical Squadron Airman explains mask procedures to the next Airman to undergo the test. The testing took place Feb. 18 prior to Eglin’s phase two exercise Feb. 22-25. The test is to ensure personnel are fitted to the proper size mask and to build confidence in its performance and use, according to 2nd Lt. Lindsay M. Kotouch, 96th Aerospace Medical Squadron. The exercises used alter the seal as facial movements occur and ensure the mask to face seal is not broken and won't allow contamination into the mask. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Fit to wear

Two Airmen undergo the gas mask fit test prior to Eglin’s phase two exercise occurring Feb. 22-25. The test is to ensure personnel are fitted to the proper size mask and to build confidence in its performance and use, according to 2nd Lt. Lindsay M. Kotouch, 96th Aerospace Medical Squadron. The exercises used alter the seal as facial movements occur and ensure the mask to face seal is not broken and won't allow contamination into the mask. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Maintainers of the future

Airmen and civilian contractors attend cadre-training classes for the F-35. Many of the maintainers have already attended F-35 propulsion and Autonomic Logistics Information System familiarization courses. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Maintainer of the future

A 33rd Fighter Wing Airman attends one of the cadre-training classes for the F-35. Many of the maintainers have already attended F-35 propulsion and Autonomic Logistics Information System familiarization courses. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Thinking OPSEC

Congratulations to Ralph Milone, 96th Air Base Wing Information Protection, on being selected as the Air Force OPSEC officer of the year. Mr. Milone will now represent the Air Force at the National OPSEC Individual Achievement Award competition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

EOD NCO wins Sijan Award

Staff Sgt. Michael Pereira recently won the Air Force Sijan Award in the junior enlisted category as one of four servicemembers who demonstrated outstanding leadership abilities. He led a three-person team in support of the 5th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Stryker Brigade Combat Team during Operation Opportunity Hold in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Andrew Caulk)

Hand off

Senior Airman Dion Baynard, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, passes the fuel hose to Senior Airman Mark Redmond, 756th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, to refuel an F-16 after a 33rd Fighter Wing sortie Jan. 25. F-16s from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., are being used by the wing to fly local area orientation sorties and develop a “battle rhythm leading up to the arrival of the first F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Making a connection

Senior Airman Mark Redmond, 756th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, connects the hose to the F-16 to be refueled after a 33rd Fighter Wing sortie Jan. 25. F-16s from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., are being used by the wing to fly local area orientation sorties and develop a “battle rhythm leading up to the arrival of the first F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Exercise Spartan Resolve

Marines prepare for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan during exercise Spartan Resolve at Camp Lejeune, N.C. (Casey Bain, JFIIT, USJFCOM)

Fini flight for 46th TW/CV

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Col. Evan Thomas, 46th Test Wing vice commander, walks toward the crowd waiting to congratulate him on his "fini flight" at Base Operations on Eglin’s flight line. Shortly after the colonel landed for the last time here, his family greeted him with the traditional Air Force spray down using a fire hose, compliments of an Eglin Fire and Emergency Services vehicle nearby. Colonel Thomas is retiring from the Air Force and the wing expects a replacement in June. (U.S. Air Force photo/Chrissy Cuttita)