Khobar Tower memorial

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- On the 13th anniversary of terrorist bombing of Khobar Towers bombing, members of the 33rd Fighter Wing gathered June 25 to honor the lives of fallen comrades. In commemoration, personnel lit the five-foot flaming steel sword in the center of the memorial that represents the wing's insignia. Joined with their commander and visiting surviving family members laid flowers and a wreath during a short ceremony at the memorial on Nomad Way here. On the night of June, 25 1996, in Saudi Arabia, 12 of the 19 Airmen who lost their lives during the bombing were deployed from the 33rd FW. They represented a cross-section of the wing as crew chiefs, expeditors, weapons loaders, mechanics, production superintendents, program managers, and technicians. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Mike Fleck)

Khobar Tower memorial

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- On the 13th anniversary of terrorist bombing of Khobar Towers bombing, members of the 33rd Fighter Wing gathered June 25 to honor the lives of fallen comrades. Joined with their commander and visiting surviving family members, they laid flowers and a wreath during a short ceremony at the memorial on Nomad Way here. On the night of June, 25 1996, in Saudi Arabia, 12 of the 19 Airmen who lost their lives during the bombing were deployed from the 33rd FW. They represented a cross-section of the wing as crew chiefs, expeditors, weapons loaders, mechanics, production superintendents, program managers, and technicians. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Mike Fleck)

Pilots withstand SERE training

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Pilots undergo hoist recovery training during a Survival Evasion Resistance Escape training exercise June 26 at Post’l Point. The training was a water continuation course which included a parachute drag, smoke flare and raft living procedures. Pilots must undergo continuation training every three years. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

Pilots withstand SERE training

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Lt. Col. Todd Miller, Headquarters Air Force Material Command, takes off his gear after completing raft living procedures during a Survival Evasion Resistance Escape training exercise for pilots June 26 at Post’l Point. The training was a water continuation course which included a parachute drag, smoke flare procedures and recovery hoist training. Pilots must undergo continuation training every three years. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

Pilots withstand SERE training

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Staff Sgt. Benjamin Rosciglione, 33rd Operations Support Squadron, demonstrates the proper way to use a smoke flare during a Survival Evasion Resistance Escape training exercise for pilots June 26 at Post’l Point. The training was a water continuation course which included a parachute drag, raft living procedures and recovery hoist training. Pilots must undergo continuation training every three years. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

Playgrounds ready for summer fun

Courtney and Kaitlyn Looney climb on the new playground equipment on Chinquapin Drive. Three new playgrounds are now open for children living in base housing. (USAF photo/Lois Walsh)

Martial arts members demonstrate defense tactics

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Kuk Sool Won martial arts members demonstrate hand-to-hand combat during the Asian Pacific American Heritage Luncheon May 26, at the enlisted club. The exhibition included defense tactics, sword demonstration, sparring and grappling and a royal-courts martial arts demo, incorporating fans as a distraction to the opponent. The luncheon provided the opportunity to witness some of the Asian and Pacific Islander heritage with Thai and Filipino Kayumanggi dance demonstrations and even a fashion show. The 2009 Asian Pacific American Heritage Month commemorates the contributions of people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent to the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

Martial arts members demonstrate defense tactics

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Kuk Sool Won martial arts members demonstrate hand-to-hand combat during the Asian Pacific American Heritage Luncheon May 26, at the enlisted club. The exhibition included defense tactics, sword demonstration, sparring and grappling, and a royal-courts martial arts demo, incorporating fans as a distraction to the opponent. The luncheon provided the opportunity to witness some of the Asian and Pacific Islander heritage with Thai and Filipino Kayumanggi dance demonstrations and even a fashion show. The 2009 Asian Pacific American Heritage Month commemorates the contributions of people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent to the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

Indulging in heritage

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Phra Jeerasak, a Buddhist monk, loads his plate during the Asian Pacific American Heritage Luncheon May 26, at the enlisted club. The luncheon provided the opportunity to witness some of the Asian and Pacific Islander heritage. The event showcased Thai and Filipino Kayumanggi dance demonstrations, Kuk Sool Won martial arts demo, and even a fashion show. The 2009 Asian Pacific American Heritage Month commemorates the contributions of people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent to the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

Taste of Asia

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Staff Sgt. James Lawrence, 796th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency manager, loads his plate at the Taste of Asia event at the Weekly Pond Pavilion May 20. The event was in celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and provided the opportunity for attendees to experience authentic Asian cuisine. Some of the food served included a Thai friendship dessert, a Guamanian meat dish call Kelaguin, different variations of fried lumpia rolls, and Korean Beef Bulgogi. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

Reigns of AAC passes over

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Chief Master Sgt. Christopher McCollor, 96th Mission Support Group command chief, holds the 96th Air Base Wing guide-on during the Air Armament Center change-of-command ceremony May 1. Maj. Gen. Charles R. Davis took command of the Air Armament Center from Maj. Gen. David Eidsaune during the ceremony. The change-of-command ceremony is a time-honored military tradition symbolizing the continuity of authority as command is passed from one individual to another. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

Reigns of AAC passes over

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Capt. Lorena Bell, Air Armament Center, salutes Col. Michelle Miller-Peck, 308th Armament Systems Wing commander, during the AAC change-of-command ceremony May 1. Maj. Gen. Charles Davis took command of the AAC from Maj. Gen. David Eidsuane during the ceremony. The change-of-command ceremony is a time-honored military tradition symbolizing the continuity of authority as command is passed from one individual to another. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)