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)