Eglin celebrates Thanksgiving

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Col. Bruce McClintock, 96th Air Base Wing commander, serves up ham to customers at the Eglin Breeze Dining Facility for Thanksgiving, Nov. 26. Turkey, roast beef and all the trimmings were available to Eglin Warriors, dependants, visiting family members and retirees. Colonel McClintock was joined by Maj. Gen. Charles Davis, Air Armament Center commander and program executive officer for weapons, and other senior base leadership. The facility prepared food in anticipation for 550 guests. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

IMA of the Year named

Tori Morris explains tracking deployment equipment to Capt. Todd Walker, Cannon AFB, N.M., as part of her civilian duties. Also an individual mobilization augmentee, Senior Master Sgt. Morris was recently named Senior NCO of the Year by Air Force Reserve Command. (USAF photo/Lois Walsh)

Shocking stopping power

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Marshall Wilson’s body locks up while 50,000 volts of electricity surge through his body after being shot by a taser during a 2009 Citizen’s Police Academy here, Nov. 17. Mr. Wilson was one of four volunteers who experienced the taser's effectiveness during a demonstration helping calm any fears about tasers being potentially deadly. The five-week program aims to educate spouses of servicemembers and civilian personnel of the services Security Forces provides for the community. The class features DUI procedures, weapons breakdowns and K-9 demonstration. The class is held every Tuesday at 6 p.m. in Building 229. Editor's Note: This photostory is the first in a series following the 2009 Citizen's Police Academy all the way to graduation. It will highlight the five-week class and explain what attendees experience during the class. The series will highlight weapons breakdowns, live taser demo, live K-9 (military working dog) demo, DUI procedures and the graduation ridealong.

First-hand glance

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Senior Airman Christopher Smith, 96th Security Forces Squadron, shows Delores Bouley how to use the eyesight of an M-4 Carbine during a 2009 Citizen’s Police Academy here, Nov. 17. Attendees got a first-hand look at the weapons Security Forces uses to protect the base. The five-week program aims to educate spouses of servicemembers and civilian personnel of the services Security Forces provides for the community. The class features DUI procedures, weapons breakdowns and K-9 demonstration. The class is held every Tuesday at 6 p.m. in Building 229. Editor's Note: This photostory is the first in a series following the 2009 Citizen's Police Academy all the way to graduation. It will highlight the five-week class and explain what attendees experience during the class. The series will highlight weapons breakdowns, live taser demo, live K-9 (military working dog) demo, DUI procedures and the graduation ridealong.

Pumkin smash brings children's Christmas bash

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – 2nd Lt. Matthew Saar, 28th Test and Evaluation Squadron, measures the impact location of obliterated pumpkin remains from the target during a Pumpkin Smash competition Nov. 12. Participants tossed pumpkins from the top of a six-story building, aiming at a target on the ground. The event was hosted by the 53rd Wing as a fundraiser for their upcoming Children’s Christmas Party. (U.S. Air Force/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

Week of the AF Family

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- A child looks at some of the pets featured at the Fall Festival in Unity Park Nov. 7, during the Week of the AIr Force Family. The Team Eglin community picnic showcased base helping agencies with information booths and activities like clowns, face painting, magic shows, bouncy castle, free food and demos. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

Bold Quest 09

Combat identification technologies on display during Bold Quest 09 at Camp Lejeune, N.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Casey Bain)

AAC awarded for excellence

The Air Armament Center was recently awarded the Air Force Organizational Excellence Award for its ability to provide war-winning capabilities to Combat Air Forces to meet national security objectives. The Air Force Organizational Excellence award recognizes the achievements and accomplishments of U.S. Air Force organizations or activities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

Tops in Blue take Team Eglin by Storm

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Tops in Blue, an all-active duty US Air Force special unit made up of talented amateur performers selected for their entertainment abilities, visited the Team Eglin family, Oct. 26 at the Northwest Florida State College. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

Tops in Blue take Team Eglin by Storm

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Tops in Blue, an all-active duty US Air Force special unit made up of talented amateur performers selected for their entertainment abilities, visited the Team Eglin family, Oct. 26 at the Northwest Florida State College. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

Tops in Blue take Team Eglin by Storm

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Tops in Blue, an all-active duty US Air Force special unit made up of talented amateur performers selected for their entertainment abilities, visited the Team Eglin family, Oct. 26 at the Northwest Florida State College. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

Tops in Blue take Team Eglin by Storm

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Tops in Blue, an all-active duty US Air Force special unit made up of talented amateur performers selected for their entertainment abilities, visited the Team Eglin family, Oct. 26 at the Northwest Florida State College. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

First Lady visits Eglin

The First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, visited Eglin Oct. 15 and addressed a crowd of military, family and civic leaders in Hangar 103. She personally spoke earlier with Team Eglin service members and their spouses on their experiences serving the military. The First Lady's focus was on the Air Force's Year of the Military Family and on the contributions the military gives and receives from the local community. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman Anthony Jennings)

First Lady visits Eglin

The First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, visited Eglin Oct. 15 and addressed a crowd of military, family and civic leaders in Hangar 103. She personally spoke earlier with Team Eglin service members and their spouses on their experiences serving the military. The First Lady's focus was on the Air Force's Year of the Military Family and on the contributions the military gives and receives from the local community. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman Anthony Jennings)

First Lady visits Eglin

The First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, visited Eglin Oct. 15 and addressed a crowd of military, family and civic leaders in Hangar 103. She personally spoke earlier with Team Eglin service members and their spouses on their experiences serving the military. The First Lady's focus was on the Air Force's Year of the Military Family and on the contributions the military gives and receives from the local community. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman Anthony Jennings)

First Lady visits Eglin

The First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, visited Eglin Oct. 15 and addressed a crowd of military, family and civic leaders in Hangar 103. She personally spoke earlier with Team Eglin service members and their spouses on their experiences serving the military. The First Lady's focus was on the Air Force's Year of the Military Family and on the contributions the military gives and receives from the local community. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Amn Anthony Jennings)

First Lady visits Eglin

The First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, visited Eglin Oct. 15 and addressed a crowd of military, family and civic leaders in Hangar 103. She personally spoke earlier with Team Eglin service members and their spouses on their experiences serving the military. The First Lady's focus was on the Air Force's Year of the Military Family and on the contributions the military gives and receives from the local community. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Bryan Franks)

First Lady visits Eglin

The First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, visited Eglin Oct. 15 and addressed a crowd of military, family and civic leaders in Hangar 103. She personally spoke earlier with Team Eglin service members and their spouses on their experiences serving the military. The First Lady's focus was on the Air Force's Year of the Military Family and on the contributions the military gives and receives from the local community. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Bryan Franks)

First Lady visits Eglin

The First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, visited Eglin Oct. 15 and addressed a crowd of military, family and civic leaders in Hangar 103. She personally spoke earlier with Team Eglin service members and their spouses on their experiences serving the military. The First Lady's focus was on the Air Force's Year of the Military Family and on the contributions the military gives and receives from the local community. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Bryan Franks)

Text driving

A new federal mandate (executive order 13513) was issued this month affecting all federal government employees. The verbiage is as follows: In order to demonstrate leadership in improving safety on roads, Federal law now prohibits the use of text messaging while driving Government-wide on official business or while using Government-supplied equipment. Federal employees shall not engage in text messaging (a) when driving GOV, or when driving POV while on official Government business, or (b) when using electronic equipment supplied by the Government while driving. The policy is extended to contractors, subcontractors, and recipients and subrecipients who are encouraged to adopt and enforce policies that ban text messaging while driving company and government -owned or -rented vehicles or while driving any vehicle when on official Government business or when performing any work for or on behalf of the government. ''Driving'' means operating a motor vehicle on an active roadway with the motor running, including while temporarily stationary because of traffic, a traffic light or stop sign, or otherwise. (Air Force photo/Airman Anthony Jennings)

Bucket brigade

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – 1st Lt. Jonathan Heckinger, 96th Air Base Wing staff, passes a bucket of water to Col. Bruce McClintock, 96th ABW commander, while competing in a bucket brigade challenge during the Fire Muster Challenge, Oct, 5. The event gave Airmen a chance to have fun while gaining an appreciation for the firefighter experiences. The Commanders vs. First Sergeants Challenge and the Commander’s Challenge, hosted the same day, kicked off Fire Prevention Week. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

Bucket brigade

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Airmen get soaked competing in the bucket brigade challenge during the Fire Muster Challenge, Oct, 5. The event gave Airmen a chance to have fun while gaining an appreciation for the firefighter experiences. The Commanders vs. First Sergeants Challenge and the Commander’s Challenge, hosted the same day, kicked off Fire Prevention Week. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

Victim carry

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Airmen compete in a two-man victim carry during the Annual Fire Muster Challenge, Oct. 5. The event gave Airmen a chance to have fun while gaining an appreciation for the firefighter experiences. The Commanders vs. First Sergeants Challenge and the Commander’s Challenge, hosted the same day, kicked off Fire Prevention Week. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

Donning the suit

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Lt. Col. Christopher Holmes, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, dons a fire suit before entering a smoking building during the Commander’s Challenge, Oct. 5.The event gave commanders a sample of what firefighters experience regularly on the job. The Commanders vs. First Sergeants Challenge and Fire Muster Challenge, hosted the same day, were also part of the FPW kickoff. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)