Bear roams neighborhood

Florida Black Bears like this one, found in the base housing area, are commonly seen on and around Eglin. While no documented attacks on humans ever occurred in the state of Florida, they are a large, wild animal that should not be provoked. If you do encounter a bear, use the following safety tips: remain standing upright, avoid direct eye contact, back up slowly, speak in a calm, assertive tone, make sure the bear has an escape route and do not run from the bear. If you see a bear in the housing area, call Jackson Guard at 882-4164, or security forces at 882-2502. (USAF photo/Kathy Gault)

"Tweets" spark OPSEC awareness

Twitter, an online microblogging service, has caught the attention of operations security personnel here and Air Force wide. Unlike other social networking services, Twitter allows users to send 140-character posts called "tweets" through almost any device, to include mobile phones, which are distributed to other network users. This makes hosts more vulnerable targets to adversaries searching for sensitive information. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Dancers display descent

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Thai dancers perform during the Asian Pacific American Heritage Luncheon May 26, at the enlisted club. The luncheon provided the opportunity to witness some of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage. Dance was used as an expressive form of communication in countries where except through dance, men and women were prohibited from engaging one another. Dances included the Kakawati Dance—Filipino folk dance, using Madre de Cacao Flowers; various Thai dances, including a Thai Bamboo Dance. The event also hosted a Kuk Sool Won martial arts demo and even a fashion show. The 2009 Asian Pacific American Heritage Month commemorates the contributions of people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent to the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

Dancers display descent

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Thai dancers perform during the Asian Pacific American Heritage Luncheon May 26, at the enlisted club. The luncheon provided the opportunity to witness some of the Asian and Pacific Islander heritage. Dance was used as an expressive form of communication in countries where except through dance, men and women were prohibited from engaging one another. Dances included the Kakawati Dance—Filipino folk dance, using Madre de Cacao Flowers; various Thai dances, including a Thai Bamboo Dance. The event also hosted a Kuk Sool Won martial arts demo and even a fashion show. The 2009 Asian Pacific American Heritage Month commemorates the contributions of people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent to the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

Taste of Asia

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Ciara Berezo, 796 Civil Engineer Squadron, indulges in some Asian rice noodles at the Taste of Asia event at the Weekly Pond Pavilion May 20. The event was in celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and provided the opportunity for attendees to experience authentic Asian cuisine. Some of the food served included a Thai friendship dessert, a Guamanian meat dish call Kelaguin, different variations of fried lumpia rolls, and Korean Beef Bulgogi. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

Reigns of AAC passes over

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Gen. Donald Hoffman, Air Force Material Command commander, Maj. Gen. David Eidsuane and Maj. Gen. Charles Davis salute the American Flag while the National Anthem plays during the Air Armament Center change-of-command ceremony May 1. General Davis took command of the AACenter from General Eidsuane during the ceremony. The change-of-command ceremony is a time-honored military tradition symbolizing the continuity of authority as command is passed from one individual to another. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)