swim practice

David Stelter swims in a straight line while Robert Hyde, Eglin Dive Flight instructor, observes during Day 2 of the certification course taught here at Eglin. The class is four days over two weekends and it occurs once a month. After taking the course, students will be certified to dive in up to 60 feet of water. Anyone interested in attending the class, can call 850-217-1261. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Learning to breathe

(Left to right) Mark and his father Ken Sharp, 681st Armament Systems Squadron, practice using the scuba gear underwater during Day 2 of the certification course taught here at Eglin. The class is four days over two weekends and it occurs once a month. After taking the course, students will be certified to dive in up to 60 feet of water. Anyone interested in attending the class, can call 850-217-1261. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Underwater instruction

Robert Hyde, (left) instructor for the Dive Flight’s certification course, goes over signals underwater during Day 2 of the course at Eglin. The class is four days over two weekends and it occurs once a month. After taking the course, students will be certified to dive in up to 60 feet of water. Anyone interested in attending the class, can call 850-217-1261. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Gills

1st Lt. Brian Wernle, 366th Training Squadron, ducks underwater while learning to breathe with the scuba gear during Day 2 of the certification course taught here at Eglin. The class is four days over two weekends and it occurs once a month. After taking the course, students will be certified to dive in up to 60 feet of water. Anyone interested in attending the class, can call 850-217-1261. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Head of the class

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - The U.S. Air Force Academy falcon, named Havoc, visits Crestview High School Apr. 9 while in the area to support the Eglin Air Show. Havoc is a peregrine falcon, the fastest animal on earth clocked at 250 miles per hour in a dive. The falcon is the official mascot of the USAF Academy as well as the name of their football team. Havoc and his handlers travel the country to teach students about the beauty and power of these birds as well as opportunities offered by the USAF Academy. (U.S. Air Force photo/ 2nd Lt. Andrew Caulk)

The Weather Channel visits Eglin

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The Weather Channel's Mike Bettis and Stephanie Abrams talk to Lt. Col. Chris Wheeler, Air Show Director and Col. Bill Porter, 96th Air Base Wing vice commander, about the upcoming air show April 10-11. The Weather Channel is broadcasting live from Destin this week for spring break. (USAF photo/Lois Walsh)

Triage treatment

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – 96th Medical Group personnel and 96th Civil Engineer Group firefighters triage and treat simulated victims during a Major Accident Response Exercise here, March 24. Twenty-four volunteers wore moulage to simulate injuries and enable medical personnel to better train for real-world scenarios. The event simulated an aircraft crash scenario to test how quickly Eglin’s first responders could react to a catastrophe and effectively treat victims. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

Loaded up

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- 96th Medical Group personnel lift a simulated victim into an ambulance for treatment during a Major Accident Response Exercise here, March 24. Twenty-four volunteers wore moulage to simulate injuries and enable medical personnel to better train for real-world scenarios. The event simulated an aircraft crash to test how quickly Eglin’s first responders could react to a catastrophe and effectively treat victims. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

Triage treatment

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Capt. Richard Speakman, 96th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, treats a simulated victim’s injuries during a Major Accident Response Exercise here, March 24. Twenty-four volunteers wore moulage to simulate injuries and enable medical personnel to better train for real-world scenarios. The event simulated an aircraft crash to test how quickly Eglin’s first responders could react to a catastrophe and effectively treat victims. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

Stuck in the middle

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Simulated victims lay on stretchers while 96th Civil Engineer Group firefighters and 96th Medical Group personnel treat their injuries during a Major Accident Response Exercise here, March 24. Twenty-four volunteers wore moulage to simulate injuries and enable medical personnel to better train for real-world scenarios. The event simulated an aircraft crash to test how quickly Eglin’s first responders could react to a catastrophe and effectively treat victims. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

Silver saviors

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – 96th Civil Engineer Group firefighters advance on a simulated crashed aircraft during a Major Accident Response Exercise here, March 24. The event simulated an aircraft crash to test how quickly Eglin’s first responders could react to a catastrophe and effectively treat victims. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

Half & half

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – 96th Civil Engineer Group firefighters inspect a simulated crashed aircraft for potentially hazardous material during a Major Accident Response Exercise on the flight line, March 24. The event simulated an aircraft crash to test how quickly Eglin’s first responders could react to a catastrophe and effectively treat victims. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)