B-1 at Eglin

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Staff Sgt. Matthew Penrod, 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron, and Col. Mick Guthals complete an inspection of the B-1 Lancer before takeoff on its flight back home to Dyess, AFB. The B-1 was here representing the 337th TES for the assumption-of-command ceremony for the 53rd Wing. It is a long-range, multi-role, heavy bomber capable of speeds of 900-plus miles per hour. Its wingspan fully extended is 137 feet and can fly intercontinental unrefueled. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

B-1 at Eglin

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Staff Sgt. Matthew Penrod, 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron, waits for the green light for the B-1B Lancer to takeoff on its flight back home to Dyess, AFB. The B-1 was piloted by a crew of four, including Col. Mick Guthals, 53rd Wing vice commander. The B-1 was here representing the 337th TES for the assumption-of-command ceremony for the 53rd Wing. It is a long-range, multi-role, heavy bomber capable of speeds of 900-plus miles per hour. Its wingspan fully extended is 137 feet and can fly intercontinental unrefueled. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

53rd vice flies B-1 back to Dyess

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Staff Sgt. Matthew Penrod, 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron, from Dyess AFB, Texas, waits for the “green light” indicating B-1B Lancer takeoff on its return flight home. The B-1 was here representing the 337th TES for the assumption-of-command ceremony for the 53rd Wing. It was piloted by a crew of four, including Col. Mick Guthals, 53rd Wing vice commander. The B-1 is a long-range, multi-role, heavy bomber capable of speeds of more than 900 mph. Its wingspan fully extended is 137 feet and can fly intercontinental unrefueled.(U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

53rd vice flies B-1 back to Dyess

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Staff Sgt. Matthew Penrod, 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Dyess AFB, Texas., and Col. Mick Guthals, 53rd Wing vice commander, load luggage onto a B-1B Lancer before its flight back home. The B-1 was here representing the 337th TES for the assumption-of-command ceremony for the 53rd Wing. It is a long-range multi-role, heavy bomber capable of speeds of more than 900 mph. Its wingspan fully extended is 137 feet and can fly intercontinental unrefueled. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

Eagle bath

Senior Airman Joshua Gordon, 33rd Maintenance Squadron, scrubs the wing of an F-15 Eagle in efforts to prep the jet for demilitarization. The aircraft is the second of two 33rd Fighter Wing aircraft to be demilitarized so that it may be put on permanent display. Recently another jet was shipped to the USS Alabama battleship museum. To make sure it is safe for public use, maintainers gut the aircraft's weapons, explosive devices, ejection seat, engine and anything that holds fluid or is potentially hazardous. After the wash, they will spend one week sealing all openings and another week painting the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Chrissy Cuttita)

Eagle bath

Senior Airman Tony Deaton, 33rd Maintenance Squadron, sprays an F-15 free of any residual hydraulic fluid and grime during the process of getting the jet prepared to be a static display for the Northwest Florida regional airport. The aircraft is the second of two 33rd Fighter Wing aircraft to be demilitarized so that it may be put on permanent display. Recently another jet was shipped to the USS Alabama battleship museum. To make sure it is safe for public use, maintainers gut the aircraft's weapons, explosive devices, ejection seat, engine and anything that holds fluid or is potentially hazardous. After the wash, they will spend one week sealing all openings and another week painting the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Chrissy Cuttita.)