Joint MARE

A 96th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter waits for help with a simulated F-16 aircrew during a joint major accident response exercise between Eglin Air Force Base and Valparaiso Jan. 31. Emergency responders from the base and the city were called to a downed aircraft scenario featuring fire, wreckage and victims with multiple injuries. The responders had to work as a team and coordinate movements at the simulated crash site, put out fires and attend to the wounded victims. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Joint MARE

A Valparaiso firefighter moves a simulated victim to safety during a joint major accident response exercise between Eglin Air Force Base and the city Jan. 31. Emergency responders from the base and the city were called to a downed aircraft scenario featuring fire, wreckage and victims with multiple injuries. The responders had to work as a team and coordinate movements at the simulated crash site, put out fires and attend to the wounded victims. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Joint MARE

Valparaiso firefighters move toward the blaze and victims during a joint major accident response exercise between Eglin Air Force Base and the city Jan. 31. Emergency responders from the base and the city were called to a downed aircraft scenario featuring fire, wreckage and victims with multiple injuries. The responders had to work as a team and coordinate movements at the simulated crash site, put out fires and attend to the wounded victims. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Joint MARE

A member of the Valparaiso Fire Department adjusts his hat after putting on his gas mask during a joint major accident response exercise between Eglin Air Force Base and the city Jan. 31. Emergency responders from the base and the city were called to a downed aircraft scenario featuring fire, wreckage and victims with multiple injuries. The responders had to work as a team and coordinate movements at the simulated crash site, put out fires and attend to the wounded victims. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Honor Guard trains local sheriffs

Deputy Kelly Henderson, of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard, watches a Team Eglin Honor Guard member for the next movement during a training session at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 1. The OCSO team came together with Eglin’s honor guard to learn military protocols used during various ceremonies such as retirements, funerals, etc. During this first training session Eglin’s Airmen taught them proper movements while carrying flags and rifles. This was the first of many proposed training sessions between the two teams. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Honor Guard trains local sheriffs

A member of Team Eglin’s Honor Guard shows Deputy Brad Suhi-Moore, of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard, the proper way to hold a flag while carrying it at a ceremony during a training session on base Feb. 1. The OCSO team came together with Eglin’s honor guard to learn military protocols used during various ceremonies such as retirements, funerals, etc. During this first training session Eglin’s Airmen taught them proper movements while carrying flags and rifles. This was the first of many proposed training sessions between the two teams. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

“Lasting Resolutions” event

Denise Pierce, a licensed massage therapist at Eglin Air Force Base’s fitness center and annex, gives Anita Marte a massage at the “Lasting Resolutions” event at the base library Jan. 30. Representatives from the fitness center and annex, health and wellness center, civilian health promotions service and outdoor recreation teamed up with the library to motivate patrons to stay on track with their New Year’s fitness resolutions. Approximately 80 people attended the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kevin Gaddie)

Cooking with the Stars

Staff Sgt. Orlando Piedrahita, of the 96th Force Support Squadron, puts the finishing touches on his dessert during the “Cooking with the Stars” competition Jan. 22 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Cooks from the 96th FSS teamed up with base leadership to compete in the cooking contest. The three teams had to create three dishes each in an hour and a half and include a secret ingredient in every entrée. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Cooking with the Stars

Lt. Col. Jason Delamater, the 96th Force Support Squadron commander, squeezes out lemon juice during the “Cooking with the Stars” competition Jan. 22 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Base leadership teamed up with cooks from the 96th FSS to compete in the cooking contest. The three teams had to create three dishes each in an hour and a half and include a secret ingredient in every entrée. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Cooking with the Stars

Staff Sgt. Sannu Cummings-Brooks, of the 96th Force Support Squadron, and Brig. Gen. David Harris, the 96th Test Wing commander, serve up their first entrée of shrimp and vegetable soup to the judges at the “Cooking with the Stars” competition Jan. 22 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Cooks from the 96th FSS teamed up with base leadership to compete in the cooking contest. The three teams had to create three dishes each in an hour and a half and include a secret ingredient in every entrée. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Cooking with the Stars

Staff Sgt. Orlando Piedrahita, of the 96th Force Support Squadron, shows teammate, Col. Antonio Douglas, the 96th Test Wing support vice commander, how to slice up a pepper during the “Cooking with the Stars” competition Jan. 22 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Cooks from the 96th FSS teamed up with base leadership to compete in the cooking contest. The three teams had to create three dishes each in an hour and a half and include a secret ingredient in every entrée. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Cooking with the Stars

Col. Antonio Douglas, the 96th Test Wing support vice commander, groups pieces of papaya together during the “Cooking with the Stars” competition Jan. 22 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Base leadership teamed up with cooks from the 96th Force Support Squadron to compete in the cooking contest. The three teams had to create three dishes each in an hour and a half and include a secret ingredient in every entrée. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Load crew of year

Senior Airman Melissa Higa, of the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Red, gives directions to the weapons loader during the 2012 Loadcrew of the Year competition Jan. 18 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The best of the best maintainers from AMU Red and Blue battled for the title of this yearly competition. The Red Team was timed and judged for accuracy of their weapons load of an F-15, while the Blue Team was evaluated on an F-16. Although the Blue Team finished first, the competition is still being judged. The winners will be announced at the 46th Maintenance Group annual awards banquet in March. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Load crew of year

Senior Airman Kevin Hawkins, of the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Blue, drives the AIM-120 in to place with the lift truck during the 2012 Loadcrew of the Year competition Jan. 18 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The best of the best maintainers from AMU Red and Blue battled for the title of this yearly competition. The Blue Team was timed and judged for accuracy of their weapons load of an F-16, while the Red Team was evaluated on an F-15. Although the Blue Team finished first, the competition is still being judged. The winners will be announced at the 46th Maintenance Group annual awards banquet in March. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Load crew of year

Staff Sgt. Jacob Holst, of the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Red, ensures the AIM-120 is secure as its being lifted during the 2012 Loadcrew of the Year competition Jan. 18 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The best of the best maintainers from AMU Red and Blue battled for the title of this yearly competition. The Red Team was timed and judged for accuracy of their weapons load of an F-15, while the Blue Team was evaluated on an F-16. Although the Blue Team finished first, the competition is still being judged. The winners will be announced at the 96th Maintenance Group annual awards banquet in March. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Load crew of year

Senior Airman Arin Harper, of the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Red, prepares an AIM-120 for pick up and movement during the 2012 Loadcrew of the Year competition Jan. 18 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The best of the best maintainers from AMU Red and Blue battled for the title of this yearly competition. The Red Team was timed and judged for accuracy of their weapons load of an F-15, while the Blue Team was evaluated on an F-16. Although the Blue Team finished first, the competition is still being judged. The winners will be announced at the 96th Maintenance Group annual awards banquet in March. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Load crew of year

Staff Sgt. Spencer Merritt, of the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Blue, affixes an AIM-120 onto the wing of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the 2012 Loadcrew of the Year competition Jan. 18 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The best of the best maintainers from AMU Red and Blue battled for the title of this yearly competition. The Blue Team was timed and judged for accuracy of their weapons load of an F-16, while the Red Team was evaluated on an F-15. Although the Blue Team finished first, the competition is still being judged. The winners will be announced at the 96th Maintenance Group annual awards banquet in March. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Load crew of year

Senior Airman Melissa Higa, of the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Red, makes an adjustment underneath an F-15 during the 2012 Loadcrew of the Year competition Jan. 18 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The best of the best maintainers from AMU Red and Blue battled for the title of this yearly competition. The Red Team was timed and judged for accuracy of their weapons load of an F-15, while the Blue Team was evaluated on an F-16. Although the Blue Team finished first, the competition is still being judged. The winners will be announced at the 96th Maintenance Group annual awards banquet in March. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

2011 Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Service Award

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley (left) along with the daughter of Fisher Foundation CEO and Chairman Ken Fisher, Crystal Fisher (right) presented the 2011 Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Service Award to Chris Sehman during a ceremony held in the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Jan. 10, 2013. Sehman distinguished himself as a local community and business leader in the Florida Emerald Coast area. He served as an Honorary Commander for the 36th Electronic Warfare Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base, and the 1st Special Operations Wing at Hurlburt Field, Fla., and was a staunch advocate for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation and Wounded Warrior Program. Sehman helped to generate several hundred thousand dollars through fund raising efforts that directly benefited more than 30,000 military members and their families living and serving throughout the Florida panhandle area. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jim Varhegyi)

Triple 6 demolition

Jobe Everson, tears down Bldg. 666 with an excavator Dec. 20 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The old building was used by the 96th Civil Engineer Group for many years. The entire demolition and clean up is supposed to take approximately two weeks depending on weather. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Eglin firefighters

A firefighter with the 96th Civil Engineer Squadron, sprays down the roof of a building during a structural live-fire training exercise at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Dec. 13. The building used for the training was scheduled to be demolished Dec. 19. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Eglin firefighters

Firefighters move in to battle a blaze inside a building as water mists down on them from a fire truck during a live-fire training exercise at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Dec. 13. The building used for the training was scheduled to be demolished Dec. 19. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Eglin firefighters

Firefighters spray down the ceiling as the Fire Chief Mark Giuliano orders everyone out of the building during a live-fire training exercise at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Dec. 13. The building used for the training was scheduled to be demolished Dec. 19. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Eglin firefighters

Firefighters watch as the fire spreads up to the ceiling during a structural live-fire training exercise at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Dec. 13. The building used for the training was scheduled to be demolished Dec. 19. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)