Moving day

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Charles Kara, U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services wildlife biologist, removes an osprey nest from an undesirable location for air traffic. Mr. Kara is one of two wildlife biologists with the USDA Wildlife Services tasked with implementing the Bird and Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard program. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

Bird's eye view

VALPARAISO, Fla. – Turkey vultures roost atop a cell phone tower in Valparaiso. The Bird and Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard program identified the vultures as a threat to aircraft taking off and landing at Eglin and the Northwest Florida Regional airport. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services and 96th Civil Engineer Group Environmental Management Natural Resources Branch, known as Jackson Guard, hung an effigy hung upside down to scare away the nearly 100 vultures that were roosting there. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

MEET RUBY THE RECYCLING ROBOT!

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- A group of five year old children in the Eglin Child Development Center made this six foot robot entirely out of recyclable materials. To improve recycling on Eglin, it'll take a level of teamwork epitomized by these children throughout Eglin's workforce./U.S. Air Force photo by Deborah Schoewe

Longleaf Alliance experiences Eglin's natural beauty

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Roger Kennedy, Eglin fire management specialist, showcases the Premo MK III Aerial Ignition Device System that Eglin fire managers use to ignite prescribed burns from a helicopter to members of the Longleaf Alliance Conference Oct. 30. The Longleaf Alliance, established in 1995, is partnership between private landowners, forest industries, state and federal agencies, conservation groups, researchers, and other enthusiasts interested in managing and restoring longleaf pine forests for their ecological and economic benefits. The Alliance held their regional conference in Sandestin and toured the Eglin reservation to learn how Eglin natural resource managers maintain the installation's longleaf ecosystem./U.S. Air Force photo by Jerron Barnett

Eglin sponsors its first America Recycles Day 5K fun run/walk event

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Approximately 200 Airmen and civilians participated in Eglin?s first America Recycles Day 5K Fun Run event Nov. 5. The event was sponsored by Eglin?s Environmental Management Division and the 96th Services Squadron. America Recycles Day, Nov. 15, is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to encouraging Americans to recycle and to buy recycled products./U.S. Air Force photo by Jerron Barnett

Eglin sponsors its first America Recycles Day 5K fun run/walk event

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Col. Rick LoCastro, 96th Air Base Wing vice commander, speaks to a crowd of approximately 200 airmen and civilians on the importance of recycling moments before the start of Eglin?s first America Recycles Day 5K Fun Run event Nov. 5. America Recycles Day, Nov. 15, is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to encouraging Americans to recycle and to buy recycled products./U.S. Air Force photo by Jerron Barnett

Get educated about weather

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- A map of site C-6 at Eglin. (Courtesty graphic)

Yard of the Month

Col. Rick LoCastro, 96th Air Base Wing vice commander, presents Chief Master Sgt. Christopher McColler 96 Mission Support Group and his wife Nancey with a certificate of award in the Yard of the Month competition. Command Chief Master Sgt. Troy Engholm was also present. The McCollers also received two $25 gift cards. (USAF photo by Timothy Crews)

Winners for September Yard of the Month

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Chief Master Sgt. Christopher McColler 96 Mission Support Group and wife Nancey. (Courtesy photo)

Winners for September Yard of the Month

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Suzette Henderson, Capt. Chuck Henderson 16 Special Operations Medical Group, absent due to duty. (Courtesy photo)

American Indians, Eglin workforce strengthen relationship

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Col. Rick LoCastro, 96th Air Base Wing vice commander (middle), explains Eglin's mission with tribe representatives and members of the 96 Civil Engineer Group. The group was later joined by Col. Arnold Bunch, Air Armament Center vice commander, for lunch. /U.S. Air Force photo by Jerron Barnett

Foam in the sewers

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- 796th Civil Engineer Squadron, Utilities Maintenance drains a sewer in front of hangar 71 of foam that spilled into a drainage system. It was vital that the incident be resolved because the sewers drain into the bay, endangering the wildlife in the waters. The cause of the incident is currently under investigation. (US Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)