FUZE RETENTION

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. Staff Sgt. Todd Kuikka, NCOIC of robotics, shows how the fuze ring is unscrewed to remove it from other bomb components. Removing the ring is a maneuver that must be performed by the robots of the 96th Civil Engineer Group EOD Flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Noel Getlin)

HANDLING EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. Senior Airman Anthony DeMarino, EOD Flight robotics journeyman, holds a warhead from a BLU 108 submunition. It is one component that is manipulated by the robot after testing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Noel Getlin)

ROBOTIC BAND SAW

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. The band saw is used to cut the fuzes from the explosives after a field test. The 96th Civil Engineer Group Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight uses the robot during testing so they can retrieve bomb components after testing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Noel Getlin)

MONSTER EOD ROBOT

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. The 96th Civil Engineer Group Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight uses this excavator to retrieve components of new technology such as bombs during testing. It's the largest robots used by the 96th Civil Engineer Group Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight to retrieve bomb components after testing. It can dig 30 feet into the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Noel Getlin)

Eyes on target

The GAU-8/A and its ammunition are rigorously tested by a team of engineers at the Gun and Ammunition test facility on Range A-22 here. (US Air Force photo by Airman Anthony Jennings)

Titanic guns need titanic ammo

The GAU-8/A and its ammunition are rigorously tested by a team of engineers at the Gun and Ammunition test facility on Range A-22 here. (US Air Force photo by Airman Anthony Jennings)

'Doc' Register remembered

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Annette Register views a plaque of Dr. Henry Register, who was honored Jan. 5 with the renaming of Building 22 to the Register Physical Sciences Center and a Memorial placed in its foyer, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to military and country. (US Air Force photo/ Debi Haussermann)

Fisher House brings home front to wounded GIs

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Shovels were ready for the groundbreaking ceremony for the Emerald Coast Fisher House here. There are currently 40 Fisher Houses worldwide and they provide a home-away-from-home for the families of servicemembers while loved ones are receiving medical treatment at military and Veteran Affairs facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)

Air Force special interest item: low-speed vehicles

1st Lt Tim Breitbach, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron's Flight Commander, Vehicle Management, explains the differences between a low-speed vehicles and other governmental motor vehicle conveyances to Tech Sgt. David Yeadon. (USAF photo)

Eglin Explorations

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- A group of Airmen from the Eglin Junior Force Council visits the McKinley Climatic Laboratory during a tour of the lab during extreme cold testing on a C-130 Hercules. The group of EJFC members took advantage of an opportunity to explore the lab while the temperatures were at -40 degrees Fahrenheit, as part of a program "Eglin Exploration." The program is a hands-on exploration of other missions on base designed for the junior force members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

Cookie Capers bag baked goods

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Volunteers from the Air Force Enlisted Village came to ensure that Airmen received a sweet surprise Dec. 10, when the Cookie Capers distributed thousands of cookies to those celebrating the holidays away from home. (US Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

Cookie Capers bag baked goods

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Airmen received a sweet surprise Dec. 10, after the Cookie Capers distributed thousands of cookies to those celebrating the holidays away from home. (US Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

Eglin Makes changes to GIANT VOICE procedures

Four Giant Voice Speakers Near BX/Commissary

Team Eglin celebrates holidays with tree lighting ceremony

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Team Eglin celebrated together in anticipation of the upcoming holiday season with christmas carols, cookies, cocoa, and of course the opportunity for to sit on Santa's lap and tell him how good you've been. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

Christmas caroling celebrates upcoming holidays

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Elementary school children sing carols during the Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony held at the West Gate Chapel, Dec. 5. Team Eglin celebrated together in anticipation of the upcoming holiday season with christmas carols, cookies, cocoa, and of course the opportunity for to sit on Santa's lap and tell him how good you've been. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

Competitive spirit brings holiday cheers

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- 796th Civil Engineer Squadron received a check for $300 Dec. 5, during the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at the West Gate Chapel, for their competitive spirit in the Holiday Greeting Card Competition. Team Eglin celebrated together in anticipation of the upcoming holiday season with christmas carols, cookies, cocoa, and of course the opportunity for to sit on Santa's lap and tell him how good you've been. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

Toy donations make Christmas smiles

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Airman Michael Turrietta, 33rd Maintenance Squadron, rummages through the piles of toys, puzzles, baby dolls and games to find the perfect gift during the Toys-for-Tots distribution at the Airman's Attic Dec. 2. (Courtesy Photo)

Santa's Hotline ready for holidays

Santa's elves will be ready to take telephone calls from anyone who still believes in Santa Claus when the 96th Communications Squadron's Santa's Hotline is activated. The hotline will be open Dec. 15 through 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. (courtsey photo)

'Lucky Ducky' encourages kids to read

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The Eglin Base Library continues their commitment to the community as a focal point for knowledge and growth by implementing programs such as the Read-2-Dog program during Story Time, which encourages children to read in a unique and fun way. The library also has implemented other programs and expanded new sections dedicated to deployed Airmen and their family members that help relieve some of the stress that accompany deployment. (US Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

'Lucky Ducky' encourages kids to read

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The Eglin Base Library continues their commitment to the community as a focal point for knowledge and growth by implementing programs such as the Read-2-Dog program during Story Time, which encourages children to read in a unique and fun way. The library also has implemented other programs and expanded new sections dedicated to deployed Airmen and their family members that help relieve some of the stress that accompany deployment. (US Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

'Lucky Ducky' encourages kids to read

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The Eglin Base Library continues their commitment to the community as a focal point for knowledge and growth by implementing programs such as the Read-2-Dog program during Story Time, which encourages children to read in a unique and fun way. The library also has implemented other programs and expanded new sections dedicated to deployed Airmen and their family members that help relieve some of the stress that accompany deployment. (US Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

Eglin Chapel's Protestant Men of the Chapel hold retreat

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The Eglin Chapel's Protestant Men of the Chapel hosted a Men's Retreat on Nov. 7 and 8 at Duke Field. The event was free and promoted spiritual wellness to more than 65 men from three different states. Quincy Hall led the group in their theme "Exposure to the Son will Keep You from Burning." Protestant Men of the Chapel is a nondenominational group of men from the Chapel's traditional, gospel and contemporary services ministering to the needs of other men. The group accomplishes work projects, offers Christian fellowship, studies God?s word and extends a hand as an outreach to the local community. All men are welcome to attend. The group meets on the fourth or fifth Saturday of each month from 7-9 a.m. in the West Gate Chapel Annex. Breakfast is prepared followed by a devotional, study session, business meeting and fellowship. For more information, contact Chaplain John Muth at 882-2111, Dennis Moore at 729-7825, 496-9248 or Grayling Cheeks at 314-0626. (courtesy photo)

Tops in Blue perform for Team Eglin

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. (US Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

Tops in Blue perform for Team Eglin

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. (US Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)