Eglin's fastest woman

1st Lt. Ilea Eskildsen, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, changes shoes before she begins the next phase of her workout at Eglin Air Force Base's Post'l Point. The lieutenant owns the title of Eglin's fastest woman having won the Gate-to-Gate run in back-to-back years. She also holds the women's record for the mile and a half fit-test run at eight minutes and 41 seconds, breaking her own record of eight minutes 54 seconds July 29. She owns the sit-up and push-up records as well. She is training almost daily for a shot at the Olympics in 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

White water

The Eglin Chapel Singles and Young Adults group recently rafted the New and Gauley Rivers in West Virginia. The trip was coordinated through Outdoor Recreation. For more information about Singles and Young Adults Programs (or any of the wide variety of chapel-sponsored events) call 882-2111. Courtesy photo

Avoiding the Defender

Jeana Quintana, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron quarterback avoids the 96th Force Support Squadron’s defender during for the 1st Turkey Bowl powderpuff football game Nov. 17. Team LRS took home the trophy with a score of 9-6 over Team FSS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sachel Seabrook)

Treading

Senior Airman Henry Velasquez, 96th Forces Support Squadron, and Master Sgt. Mike Hill, 33rd Fighter Wing, tread water toward the next exercise during the pilot deep water running class in October. Classes will be open to all military beginning Nov. 22. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

On the move

Air Force Research Lab’s Chris Hergenreter looks for the open man down field during his team’s championship winning-drive at the end of the base intramural playoffs, Nov. 10. AFRL defeated the 53rd (14-12) in the second of two games to win back-to-back base titles. The 53rd team gave AFRL its only loss of the season, (20-19) earlier in the evening, forcing a winner-take-all game in the double-elimination tournament. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

Sprinter

Tim Ager, Air Force Research Lab, sprints down field during the base intramural championship game, Nov. 10. AFRL defeated the 53rd (14-12) in the second of two games to win back-to-back base titles. The 53rd team gave AFRL its only loss of the season, (20-19) earlier in the evening, forcing a winner-take-all game in the double-elimination tournament. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

Dash for yardage

Brian Irish, 53rd Wing dashes toward the end zone during the base intramural championship game, Nov. 10 against the Air Force Research Lab. AFRL defeated the 53rd (14-12) in the second of two games to win back-to-back base titles. The 53rd team gave AFRL its only loss of the season, (20-19) earlier in the evening, forcing a winner-take-all game in the double-elimination tournament. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

Air Chief

Dale Mullins tries to goes for a lay-up over Marc Piccolo, 96th Mission Support Group, during the Chiefs versus Eagles game Nov. 8 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Chiefs won the game by one point 20-19. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

Air Welde

Tim Welde, 513th Electronic Warfare Squadron, drives to the basket for two of his 11 points in the Commanders’ runaway victory over the Shirts Nov. 8. The game began Eglin’s first-ever commanders versus shirts sports competition. Dave Meissen and Welde “commanded” the game to an easy 44-25 victory. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

Above all

Dave Meissen, 96th Civil Engineer Squadron, drives to the basket for two of his 15 points in the Commanders’ runaway victory over the Shirts Nov. 8. The game began Eglin’s first-ever commanders versus shirts sports competition. Meissen and Tim Welde “commanded” the game to an easy 44-25 victory. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

QB sneak

Brad Clinger, quarterback for the 53rd Wing, runs for more yards against the 96th Security Forces team, during their intramural playoff game Nov. 2 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 53rd won the game 19-13 to advance in the tournament. The championship game is Nov. 9 at 5 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

QB in motion

Chase Whited, quarterback for the 96th Security Forces Squadron, dashes for the first down during an intramural playoff game against the 53rd Wing Nov. 2 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 53rd won the game 19-13 to advance in the tournament. The championship game is Nov. 9 at 5 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Eglin striker

Chuck Clifford shows off the ball that bowled 34 strikes in three games and the thumb that cost him the other two at Eglin’s bowling center Oct. 29. Mr. Clifford bowled an 886 for his three game series during Eglin’s Friday league Oct 22. That feat broke the county record by 20 points and ranked second highest ever in the state of Florida. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Tractor pull

Jeana Quintana, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, pulls a 1,500 all-terrain vehicle during the last round of Eglin’s first ever Strongman Competition Oct. 29. 20 of Eglin’s top men and women competed in four events to determine who was the base’s strongest. Quintana placed first in her division. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Shot from the hip

Corey Villalobos, 96th Surgical Operations Squadron, releases the 35-pound kettle bell during the kettle toss competition at Eglin’s first ever Strongman Competition Oct. 29. 20 of Eglin’s top men and women competed in four events to determine who was the base’s strongest. Villalobos took home the top prize in the lightweight division. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Game face

Joe Longmire, 96th Civil Engineer Group, pulls a 1,500 all-terrain vehicle during the last round of Eglin’s first ever Strongman Competition Oct. 29. 20 of Eglin’s top men and women competed in four events to determine who was the base’s strongest. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Tractor pull

Bruce Jolly, 46th Seek Eagle, pulls a 1,500 all-terrain vehicle during the last round of Eglin’s first ever Strongman Competition Oct. 29. 20 of Eglin’s top men and women competed in four events to determine who was the base’s strongest. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

On ice

Alexandra Palmer, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, ices down her shoulder prior to an event during Eglin’s first ever Strongman Competition Oct. 29. 20 of Eglin’s top men and women competed in four events to determine who was the base’s strongest. Palmer placed first in her division. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Down with the ball

Capt. Daniel Fredberg, 96th Air Base Wing, comes down with the ball as Capt. Nick Coleman, 46th Test Wing pulls the flag during the 46th and 96th’s flag football game, Oct. 14 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 46 team defeated the 96, 21-14. (U.S. Air Force photo/Irene Freiberg)

Heat at TW

A captain with the 40th Flight Test Squadron briefs the Miami Heat’s President Pat Riley on the cockpit of an F-15 during the team’s tour of the 46th Test Wing’s facility at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Sept. 30. The team was in the area for a training camp at Hurlburt Field. Other members of the team visited Eglin’s ground combat training squadron and the youth center. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Andrew Caulk)

Heat at TW

Miami Heat team president Pat Riley signs an autograph for a young fan during the team’s tour of the 46th Test Wing’s facility at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Sept. 30. The team was in the area for a training camp at Hurlburt Field. Other members of the team visited Eglin’s ground combat training squadron and the youth center. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Andrew Caulk)

Heat at TW

Miami Heat’s Chris Bosh talks over bombs with Senior Airman Nathaniel Powers, 46th Maintenance Group, during the team’s tour of the 46th Test Wing’s facility at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Sept. 30. The team was in the area for a training camp at Hurlburt Field. Other members of the team visited Eglin’s ground combat training squadron and the youth center. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Andrew Caulk)

Hot for Heat

Members of the Miami Heat NBA team sign autographs for kids at Eglin Air Force Base’s youth center Sept. 30. The team was in the area for a training camp at Hurlburt Field. Other members of the team visited Eglin’s ground combat training squadron and the 46th Test Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

D-Wade

Dwayne Wade enters the hangar Sept. 27 during a welcome reception for the Miami Heat National Basketball Association team at an Eglin Air Force Base hangar Sept. 27. The team chose Hurlburt Field's gym as the location for their week-long training camp. In between practice times they will interact with the military communities at both bases. (U.S. Air Force Photo/2nd Lt. Andrew Caulk)