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.)