Shocking stopping power

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Senior Airman Cameron Cochran, 96th Security Forces Squadron, shoots Airman 1st Class William Anderson, 96th SFS, with a taser demonstrating the non-lethal weapon’s stopping power during a 2009 Citizen’s Police Academy here, Nov. 17. Airman Anderson 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. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings) Editor's Note: This photo story 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.

VCNO visit

Adm. Jonathan Greenert, Vice Chief of Naval Operations, is greeted by Marine Col. Arthur Tomassetti, 33rd Fighter Wing vice commander, Col. Evan Thomas, 46th Test Wing vice commander, and Col. Bruce McClintock, 96th Air Base Wing commander, upon his arrival here. The flag officer, who is the second highest in the Navy's military leadership, visited personnel at their service-sponsored training center for military Explosive Ordinance Disposal technicians and future F-35 Joint Strike Fighter operations site here. Additionally Admiral Greenert received briefings on the Air Armament Center and a variety of other Eglin missions during his short stop between visiting nearby Navy installations on the Emerald Coast. (U.S. AIr Force photo/Bruce Hoffman)

Pumkin smash brings children's Christmas bash

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – The remains of obliterated pumpkins lay strewn across a tarp after 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)

Pumpkin smash brings children's Christmas bash

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Jasmine DeNamur, 96th Air Base Wing Public Affairs, tosses a pumpkin from the top of a six-story building during a Pumpkin Smash competition Nov. 12. 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. -- Children crawl through an obstacle course at the Fall Festival at 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)

Week of the AF Family

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Children play Simon Says during a magic show at the Fall Festival at 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)

Runway repairs are underway

Phase 1 of runway repairs are underway on Runway 19/01. Flightline drivers need to remember that the runway is still active. (USAF photo/Lois Walsh)

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)

Holiday safety briefings planned

Bernie McGrenahan, a motivational speaker and comedian, will be the guest speaker at the Eglin Conference Center Nov. 20. (courtesy photo)