Ready to race

Staff Sgt. Stephen Incledon, of the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, begins a new season in the amateur motorcycle racing circuit Feb. 17. A top three finish in the season standings earns him an expert license. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

The burn boss

Brett Williams, a fire ecologist for natural resources management takes wind readings prior to a prescribed fire conducted at Eglin Air Force Base Nov. 11-12. More than 90 scientists from the Combustion-Atmospheric-Dynamics-Research-Experiments team, sent from institutions all over the world, set up instruments to record meteorology, smoke particulates and other fire phenomena. (U.S. Air Force photo/Randy Gon)

The mist

A member of Jackson Guard drives ahead of the flames during a prescribed fire conducted at Eglin Air Force Base Nov. 11-12. More than 90 scientists from the Combustion-Atmospheric-Dynamics-Research-Experiments team, sent from institutions all over the world, set up instruments to record meteorology, smoke particulates and other fire phenomena. (U.S. Air Force photo/Randy Gon)

UAV

An unmanned aerial vehicle takes flight during a prescribed fire conducted at Eglin Air Force Base Nov. 11-12. More than 90 scientists from the Combustion-Atmospheric-Dynamics-Research-Experiments team, sent from institutions all over the world, set up instruments to record meteorology, smoke particulates and other fire phenomena. (U.S. Air Force photo/Randy Gon)

Ignition

A member of Jackson Guard ignites a prescribed fire conducted at Eglin Air Force Base Nov. 11-12. More than tat 90 scientists from the Combustion-Atmospheric-Dynamics-Research-Experiments team, sent from institutions all over the world, set up instruments to record meteorology, smoke particulates and other fire phenomena. (U.S. Air Force photo/Randy Gon)

Mud warrior

2nd Lt. Thomas Pace, of the 46th Test Wing, scales the last mud hill before the finish of the Emerald Coast MudRun for Orphans in Niceville Fla., May 19. Active duty and reserve service members came out to get dirty in either the morning or afternoon 5K challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Mustache Madness!

Les Matheson, a retired lieutenant colonel, claimed first prize in Eglin’s first-ever Mustache Madness contest at Legends Sports Grill, March 30. Runners up received novelty awards for a variety of categories including Most Fitting, Most Outrageous and Most Disturbing. The 96th Air Base Wing Commander, Col. Sal Nodjomian, along with three other judges chose from among both military and civilian contestants. (U.S. Air Force photo/Randy Gon)

Airmen volunteers

Airman 1st Class Shannon Blixt, a student at the Navy School of Explosive Ordnance Disposal, helps clear brush away from a fence at the Boys and Girls Club in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., March 21. He and four other EOD students used their break from class to help clean up areas of the club. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Airmen volunteers

Student Airmen from the Navy School of Explosive Ordnance Disposal, help clean up around the outside of the Boys and Girls Club in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., March 21. During a break in their class schedule, the Airmen spent two hours cleaning and completing odd jobs for the local club. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Airmen volunteers

Staff Sgt. Aaron LaCour, a student at the Navy School of Explosive Ordnance Disposal, helps clear brush away from a fence at the Boys and Girls Club in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., March 21. He and four other EOD students used their break from class to help clean up areas of the club. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Airmen take Habitat for Humanity trip

Team Eglin members secure wood for a floor in Tuscaloosa Ala., during a Habitat for Humanity trip. The Airmen from the Fuels Management Flight and the 96th Dental Squadron, constructed two outdoor storage buildings, finalized the interior of a house, made a front porch deck, laid the base flooring for a house, cut the re-barb for a driveway and sidewalk, constructed three safe rooms and repaired one safe room capable of withstanding 200 mile per hour winds. The 19 Airmen provided 588 man hours of labor and saved $5,800 in contractor costs over three days. (Courtesy photo)

Airmen take Habitat for Humanity trip

Team Eglin members erect a safe room in Tuscaloosa Ala., during a Habitat for Humanity trip. The Airmen, from the Fuels Management Flight and the 96th Dental Squadron, constructed two outdoor storage buildings, finalized the interior of a house, made a front porch deck, laid the base flooring for a house, cut the re-barb for a driveway and sidewalk, constructed three safe rooms and repaired one safe room capable of withstanding 200 mile per hour winds. The 19 Airmen provided 588 man hours of labor and saved $5,800 in contractor costs over three days. (Courtesy photo)

EOD students give back

Airmen help clear space for a greenhouse and garden at the Boys and Girls Club. Seven students from Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal spent their free day helping others. (USAF photo/Lois Walsh)

EOD students give back

Airmen 1st Class Kyle Irr and James Ricketts prepare to change air conditioner filters in units on the roof of the Boys and Girls Club. Seven students from Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal spent their free day helping others. (USAF photo/Lois Walsh)

EOD students give back

Airman 1st Class Shane Hakimi clears a storage shed at the Boys and Girls Club. Seven students from Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal spent their free day helping others. (USAF photo/Lois Walsh)

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

Staff Sgt.s Jacob John and Ken Buchanan, of the 96th Civil Engineer Squadron, rock out on the guitar during a practice session with 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.)

Sonic sound

Members of the band, Sonic Cell, begin a new song during a practice session on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. 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 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

Staff Sgt. Ken Buchanan, of the 96th Civil Engineer Squadron, is the lead 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.)

Dirt bike mishap

A day on the dirt bikes went off-course. Charles Listak, of the 53rd Test Management Group, and his family were wrapping up a day at the dirt bike track when his son was injured in an accident. His son ended up with both arms in casts. (Courtesy photo)

Key to the city

1st Lt. Nathaniel Meier, a flight test engineer with the Operational Flight Program Combined Test Force, was the first Eglin Airman to be recognized at the Red, White and Blue Celebration at the Destin HarborWalk June 30. Community leaders honored the lieutenant for immense bravery and courage in saving two lives out of a rip current on Okaloosa Island shores. The third annual summer-long festivities will pay tribute to local heroes and military members from the surrounding military communities of Eglin Air Force Base, Hurlburt Field and Duke Field. Members being recognized are presented with a key to the city of Destin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Randy Gon)

Easter at the White House

Brent Bassham, of the Armament Directorate and Navy reserve, poses with his daughter, Abigail, outside the White House lawn during the annual Easter celebration and egg roll. The First Family hosted 30,000 people from all 50 states in their backyard for the 133rd White House Easter Egg Roll and once again Eglin was on their invite list. (Courtesy photo)