Team Eglin competes in triathlon

Three Team Eglin Relay teams consisting of members from 96th Medical Group and 96th Civil Engineer Squadron participated in the Gulf Coast Triathlon this month. The race consisted of a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, and 13.1 mile run. " It was a great event and I'm extremely proud of the way our Airmen are taking an interest in the physical fitness pillar of their wellness," said Maj. Yvonne Spencer, 96 Civil Engineer Squadron commander. (Left to right) Maj. Yvonne Spencer, (swim), Leslie Houser, (bike), Maj. Shanda Smith, (run), Capt. Robert Atisme, (bike), Elizabeth Marks, (swim) and Capt. Crystal McLeod (run). Not pictured: Capt. Phuong Truong, Master Sgt. Denna Lantz, Tech Sgt. Timothy George. (Courtesy photo.)

Volunteering pays

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Col. Bruce McClintock, 96th Air Base Wing commander, and Barbara Turney, Community Readiness manager, hold a check for nearly $3 million, representing the amount Team Eglin volunteers saved the base. The check was presented at the Volunteer Recognition Ceremony on April 23 at the Officers' Club. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Strikers

(Left to right) Dave Jefferson and Mike Ross scored a perfect 300 game during the week of March 9. They and two other people bowled perfect games that week. There have been only 16 perfect games since September out of more than 70,000 games bowled at Eglin Lanes. U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King Jr.

Keeping clean brings results

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Contracting specialist, Airman 1st Class Shimon Perez-Conde Gonzales, 96th Contracting Squadron, recently received a visit from Chief Master Sgt. Troy Engholm, 96th Air Base Wing command chief, who presented him with the Dorm of the Quarter Award, for excellence in maintenance of his personal living quarters. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

Airman's BBQ

Dorm residing Airmen fill out tickets for door prizes at the ?Salute Our Troops? barbecue at the dorms on Eglin Air Force Base Oct. 29. The barbecue, provided by the Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, was held for Airmen living in the dorms in recognition of their service. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Jasmine DeNamur)

Airman's BBQ

Dorm residents join in on the festivities at the ?Salute Our Troops? barbecue at the dorms on Eglin Air Force Base Oct. 29. The barbecue, provided by the Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, was held for Airmen living in the dorms in recognition of their service. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Jasmine DeNamur)

Chamber supports the military

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Airmen enjoy a barbeque at Dorm 19 on Oct. 29. The barbeque, sponsored by the Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, was to show Airmen living in the dorms that the city supports them and to thank them for their service. (USAF photo/Lois Walsh)

46th Test Wing ends summer with bash

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Members of the 46th Test Wing celebrate the end of summer with a fish fry and beach party on Okaloosa Island Oct. 17. More than 1,300 people gathered for the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Irene Freiberg)

46th Test Wing ends summer with bash

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Members of the 46th Test Wing celebrate the end of summer with a fish fry and beach party on Okaloosa Island Oct. 17. More than 1,300 people gathered for the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Irene Freiberg)

Hispanic Heritage Month Luncheon

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Dancer perform Plena, a folkloric native dance associated with the coastal island of Puerto Rico at the Hispanic Heritage Month Luncheon hosted at the enlisted club Oct. 02. (US Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

Hispanic Heritage Month Luncheon

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Dancer performs Babucko, a typical dance generally associated from the Andes of Columbia, at the Hispanic Heritage Month Luncheon hosted at the enlisted club Oct. 02. (US Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

Hispanic Heritage Month Luncheon

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Dancers perform Plena, a folkloric native dance associated with the coastal island of Puerto Rico at the Hispanic Heritage Month Luncheon hosted at the enlisted club Oct. 02. (US Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

Hispanic Heritage Month Luncheon

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Dancers perform Salsa y Rueda, a fast pace energetic dance that originated in Cuba, at the Hispanic Heritage Month Luncheon hosted at the enlisted club Oct. 02. (US Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

Hispanic Heritage Month Luncheon

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Dancers perform Salsa y Rueda, a fast pace energetic dance that originated in Cuba, at the Hispanic Heritage Month Luncheon hosted at the enlisted club Oct. 02. (US Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

'Living la vida loca' at dorm fiesta

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Dancers perform for Airmen and military family members during the Dorm Fiesta held at the Airmen dorms here Sept. 26. The event was in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, a time of the year set aside to commemorate Hispanic roots as well as their contributions made to the community. (US Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

'Living la vida loca' at dorm fiesta

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Dancers perform for Airmen and military family members during the Dorm Fiesta held at the Airmen dorms here Sept. 26. The event was in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, a time of the year set aside to commemorate Hispanic roots as well as their contributions made to the community. (US Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

'Living la vida loca' at dorm fiesta

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. --Dancers perform for Airmen and military family members at the Dorm Fiesta hosted at the Airmen dorms Sept. 26. The event was in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, a time of the year set aside to commemorate Hispanic roots as well as their contributions made to the community. (US Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

'Living la vida loca' at dorm fiesta

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Airmen, base personnel, and military family members enjoy the festivities hosted during the Dorm Fiesta held at the Airmen dorms here Sept. 26. The event was in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, a time of the year set aside to commemorate Hispanic roots as well as their contributions made to the community. (US Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

'Living la vida loca' at dorm fiesta

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Airmen and family members enjoy the festivities hosted during the Dorm Fiesta held at the Airmen dorms here Sept. 26. The event was in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, a time of the year set aside to commemorate Hispanic roots as well as their contributions made to the community. (US Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

'Living la vida loca' at dorm fiesta

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Airmen and family members enjoy the festivities hosted during the Dorm Fiesta held at the Airmen dorms here Sept. 26. The event was in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, a time of the year set aside to commemorate Hispanic roots as well as their contributions made to the community. (US Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

Beach bash blow out

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Airman and Eglin personnel enjoy a heated game of dodge ball during Beach Bash hosted at Beach Park on Okaloosa Island Sept. 26. The event was an afternoon of fun designed to promote team building, unit morale and celebrate the end of 101 days of a safe summer. (US Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

Beach bash blow out

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Airman and Eglin personnel enjoy a heated game of dodge ball during Beach Bash hosted at Beach Park on Okaloosa Island Sept. 26. The event was an afternoon of fun designed to promote team building, unit morale and celebrate the end of 101 days of a safe summer. (US Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

August Yard of the Month

(Far right) Col. Rick LoCastro, 96th Air Base Wing vice commander, and other Team Eglin leadership recognized Elizabeth Libby, wife of 2nd Lt. Adam Libby for the August Yard of the Month event. (Courtesy photo)

August Yard of the Month

(Far right) Col. Rick LoCastro, 96th Air Base Wing vice commander, and other Team Eglin leadership recognized Tech. Sgt. Eric Yingling, 728th Air Control Squadron, and his wife, Marjorie, for the August Yard of the Month event. (Courtesy photo)