Synthetic drugs continue to raise concern

Local county law enforcement continue to conduct search warrant raids on specialty shops that are selling controlled substances commonly known as “Spice” and “bath salts.”

MyMC2 @Eglin

My Military Communities, nicknamed MyMC2, is the first mobile application in the Air Force that will put a list of every event at your base in the palm of your hand. The app is a free download available for smart phones and tablets through both the Android Market and Apple’s App Store. Eglin is the second Air Force Materiel Command base to use the application and is one of only nine installations worldwide. The app pulls event listings from organizational Facebook pages that are officially associated with the base and consolidates them into one place. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Running for a Cure

Runners participate in the Breast Cancer 5K run/walk at Eglin Air Force Base Fla., Oct. 14. The event helps to raise awareness of the importance for women to self-test and catch the disease in its early stages. More than 100 people attended the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sachel Seabrook)

Running for a Cure

Runners participate in the Breast Cancer 5K run/walk at Eglin Air Force Base Fla., Oct. 14. The event helps to raise awareness of the importance for women to self-test and catch the disease in its early stages. More than 100 people attended the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sachel Seabrook)

Big Idea, Big Bucks

Anthony Dziokonski holds his $10,000 check from the Air Force Innovative Development through Employment Awareness (IDEA) program. Dziokonski earned the money for his idea to use an incinerator to help the 46th Test Wing get rid of test materials used to detect direction and velocity of bomb explosion fragments. The burner consumes massive amounts of the wood waste quickly and minimizes the amount of pollutants released. (Courtesy photo)

DBIDS required for ID cards

Staff Sgt. Alicia Lofton, 96th Security Forces Squadron, updates a common access card in DBIDS. DBIDS, or the Defense Biometrics Identification System, is an enhanced security system that uses biometrics to monitor entry control points to installations. It uses photographs and fingerprints as the source of identification. Anyone requiring access to the base must register their ID card in DBIDS. (USAF photo/Randy Gon)

Gate-to-Gate 2011

Terry Evans, Eglin Youth Center, explains race rules to children in the divison of ages 5 and 6 as they get ready for a half-mile "fun run" during Eglin's 26th annual Gate-to-Gate run event. The base traditional event honoring Memorial Day drew 1,939 participants to the starting line of the course May 30. Race results for divisions in wheelchair, running, walking and specific age groups are posted on www.active.com. (U.S. Air Force photo/Chrissy Cuttita)

Gate-to-Gate 2011

Runners cool off after crossing through the finish line at Eglin's 26th annual Gate to Gate run May 30.The base traditional event honoring Memorial Day drew 1,939 participants to the starting line of the course May 30. Race results for divisions in wheelchair, running, walking and specific age groups are posted on www.active.com. (U.S. Air Force photo/Chrissy Cuttita)

Gate-to-Gate Run

Women walk/jog the 4.4 mile course during Eglin's 29th Annual Gate-to-Gate Run. The Memorial Day run drew 1,939 participants. (USAF photo/Chrissy Cuttita)

Gate-to-Gate Run

A man power walks the 4.4 mile course during Eglin's 26th Annual Gate-to-Gate run honoring Memorial Day. The base traditional event drew 1,939 participants to the starting line of the course May 30. Race results for divisions in wheelchair, running, walking and specific age groups are posted on www.active.com. (U.S. Air Force photo/Chrissy Cuttita).

Gate-to-Gate Run

Staff Sgt. Aundrea Minns of the Eglin Fitness Center hands out carnations prior to the start of base 26th Annual Gate-to-Gate Run. Race participants and guests drop flowers at the All Veterans Memorial in honor of those who served during the tradional event. The Memorial Day run drew 1,939 participants. (U.S. Air Force photo/Chrissy Cuttita)

Gate-to-Gate Run

Eglin's Honor Guard gets ready to post the colors prior to the start of Eglin's 29th Annual Gate-to-Gate Run. The Memorial Day run drew 1,939 participants. (USAF photo/Chrissy Cuttita)

Perfect form

Staff Sgt. Jessica Arango, 46th Air Maintenance Squadron, shows off her bowling skills at the Air Force Assistance Fund Bowling Rally fundraiser held May 6 at the Eglin Bowling Alley. More than 100 bowlers came out and helped the 46th AMXS raise over $500. All money raised will benefit the 2011 AFAF. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Sachel Seabrook)

Naval School EOD changes command

Col. Bill Porter, 96th Air Base Wing vice commander, accepts a plaque from the outgoing commander of the Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Capt. Adam Guziewicz, May 9. Captain Guziewicz expressed his appreciation to Colonel Porter personally for his assistance during the captain's command. Commander Joseph Polanin assumed command of the school from Captain Guziewicz, marking the 25th change of leadership since the school's establishment in 1941. (USAF photo/Lois Walsh)

Toast to the troops

Country star Craig Morgan rocked Hangar 102 as part of the Jack Daniel's/USO Toast to the Troops Program. It was Mr. Morgan's 14th appearance headlining a concert for U.S. troops, families and volunteers. (USAF photo/Randy Gon)

Toast to the troops

Col. Sal Nodjomian, 96th Air Base Wing commander and country star Craig Morgan, watch as volunteers stuff goodie bags. More than 180 volunteers participated in the Jack Daniel's/USO Toast to the Troops Program by assembling thousands of Operation USO Care Packages April 15. More than 150,000 care packages have been sent to troops through this program since 2005. (USAF photo/Randy Gon)

Toast to the troops

A volunteer secures a care package in a plastic bag as the final step in stuffing goodie bags. More than 180 volunteers participated in the Jack Daniel's/USO Toast to the Troops Program by assembling thousands of Operation USO Care Packages April 15. More than 150,000 care packages have been sent to troops through this program since 2005. (USAF photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Toast to the troops

More than 180 volunteers participated in the Jack Daniel's/USO Toast to the Troops Program by assembling thousands of Operation USO Care Packages April 15. More than 150,000 care packages have been sent to troops through this program since 2005. (USAF photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Toast to the troops

More than 180 volunteers participated in the Jack Daniel's/USO Toast to the Troops Program by assembling thousands of Operation USO Care Packages for the troops serving overseas. More than 150,000 care packages have been sent to our troops through this program since 2005. (USAF photo/Samuel King Jr.)

DBIDS is coming

Gate guards will use hand-held scanners at base entry points to read ID barcodes. The scanners, similar to those used to check inventory at grocery stores, provide personal information which allows for verification of the person’s identity. (USAF photo/Lois Walsh)

Lead Guitar

Master Sgt. Robert Clarks rocks the crowd at the Tops in Blue concert March 12 at Northwest Florida State College. Several hundred people came to see the Air Force special unit made up of 35-40 active duty performers. Tops in Blue is one of the oldest and most widely traveled entertainment groups of its kind. Their current tour entitled “We Believe” is traveling throughout the United States and to more than 25 countries over a 10-month period. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sachel Seabrook)

Red Hot Duet

Performers sing a duet at the Tops in Blue concert March 12 at Northwest Florida State College. Several hundred people attended the concert. A U.S. Air Force special unit made up of 35-40 active duty performers,Tops in Blue is one of the oldest and most widely traveled entertainment groups of its kind. Their current tour entitled “We Believe” is traveling throughout the United States and to more than 25 countries over a 10-month period. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sachel Seabrook)

Captivating the Crowd

Crowd members look on as a performer sings at the Tops in Blue concert March 12 at the Northwest Florida State College. Several hundred people attended the concert. A U.S. Air Force special unit made up of 35-40 active duty performers, Tops in Blue is one of the oldest and most widely traveled entertainment groups of its kind. Their current tour entitled “We Believe” is traveling throughout the United States and to more than 25 countries over a 10-month period. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sachel Seabrook)

Night of Stars

A performer serenades the crowd at the Tops in Blue concert March 12 at Northwest Florida State College. Several hundred people attended the concert. The famous Air Force special unit, made up of 35-40 active duty performers makes Tops in Blue one of the oldest and most widely traveled entertainment groups of its kind. Their current tour entitled “We Believe” is traveling throughout the United States and to more than 25 countries over a 10-month period. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sachel Seabrook)