7 SFG opens new home to community

Green Berets from the 7th Special Forces Group salute during the National Anthem at the 7th Special Forces Group's ribbon cutting ceremony and open house Oct. 14. After the ceremony, attendees toured grounds, got to check out the state-of-the-art equipment and witnessed Army demonstrations. The open house concluded a six-year journey for the group who left Fort Bragg, N.C. as a result of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure process. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

7 SFG opens new home to community

An Army parent checks out the latest weaponry during the 7th Special Forces Group's ribbon cutting ceremony and open house Oct. 14. Attendees toured grounds, got to check out the state-of-the-art equipment and witnessed Army demonstrations. The open house concluded a six-year journey for the group who left Fort Bragg, N.C., as a result of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure process. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

7 SFG opens new home to community

A member of the Army's Black Daggers demonstration team passes by 7th Special Forces Group's headquarters flag on his way to the parade field at the beginning of the group's open house and ribbon cutting Oct. 14. After the ceremony, attendees toured grounds, got to check out the state-of-the-art equipment and witnessed Army demonstrations. The open house concluded a six-year journey for the group who left Fort Bragg, N.C. as a result of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure process. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Airmen 'feel the burn' in firefighting challenge

Two teams battle in the water joust competition of this year's Fire Muster Challenge Oct. 14 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The competition concluded Eglin fire department's Fire Prevention Week campaign. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Airmen 'feel the burn' in firefighting challenge

Members of the base fire department quickly roll up hoses for the next round of competition during the Fire Muster Challenge competition Oct. 14 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The competition concluded Eglin fire department's Fire Prevention Week campaign. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Airmen 'feel the burn' in firefighting challenge

The Combat Shield team member makes sure his partner wears the fire suit properly during the first phase of this year's Fire Muster Challenge competition Oct. 14 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The competition concluded Eglin fire department's Fire Prevention Week campaign. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

ORI: are you ready?

Eglin’s operational readiness inspection begins Oct. 20. Airmen experience various mission-oriented protective postures during the Phase II exercise of the ORI. MOPP levels range from zero to four. MOPP-4 requires a full chemical suit, body armor and gas mask. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

ORI: are you ready?

Eglin’s operational readiness inspection begins Oct. 20. The Airman’s Manual is a critical tool throughout the various phases of an ORI and in a contingency environment. The Airman’s Manual provides valuable readiness information such as self-aid and buddy care, unexploded ordnance identifications, pre-attack and post attack actions and decontamination procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

FBI hosts blast investigation training at Eglin

A line of investigators walk the blast zone looking for clues and evidence as to the cause of the explosion Sept. 28 on the Eglin Air Force Base range. The investigation was part of the FBI's large vehicle post blast school attended by state and local law enforcement agencies as well as Navy and Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians. Three vehicles were blown up to create the crime scenes that students would investigate. The week-long course was the second held on Eglin with 67 students representing 18 different U.S. agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

FBI hosts blast investigation training at Eglin

Staff Sgt. Aaron Carroll, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with the 325th Civil Engineer Squadron, searches for a vehicle identification number among the wreckage of a pick-up truck Sept. 28 on the Eglin Air Force Base range. The investigation was part of the FBI's large vehicle post blast school attended by state and local law enforcement agencies as well as Navy and Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians. Three vehicles were blown up to create the crime scenes that students would investigate. The week-long course was the second held on Eglin with 67 students representing 18 different U.S. agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

FBI hosts blast investigation training at Eglin

Chief Petty Officer Jack Hanson, of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 6 from Naval Air Station Mayport, and others scavenge the post-blast scene for evidence and clues as to the cause of the explosion Sept. 28 on the Eglin Air Force Base range. The investigation was part of the FBI's large vehicle post blast school attended by state and local law enforcement agencies as well as Navy and Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians. Three vehicles were blown up to create the crime scenes that students would investigate. The week-long course was the second held on Eglin with 67 students representing 18 different U.S. agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

FBI hosts blast investigation training at Eglin

A line of investigators walk the blast zone looking for clues and evidence as to the cause of the explosion Sept. 28 on the Eglin Air Force Base range. The investigation was part of the FBI's large vehicle post blast school attended by state and local law enforcement agencies as well as Navy and Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians. Three vehicles were blown up to create the crime scenes that students would investigate. The week-long course was the second held on Eglin with 67 students representing 18 different U.S. agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

FBI hosts blast investigation training at Eglin

Special Agent Kevin Miles, the FBI post blast school instructor, points out a booby trap at the edge of the road during the first day of the post-blast investigation scenario Sept. 28 on the Eglin Air Force Base range. The investigations were part of the FBI's large vehicle post blast school attended by state and local law enforcement agencies as well as Navy and Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians. Three vehicles were blown up to create the crime scenes that students would investigate. The week-long course was the second held on Eglin with 67 students representing 18 different U.S. agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

FBI hosts blast investigation training at Eglin

The front half of a pick-up truck was all that remained after 150 pounds of explosives were detonated inside it Sept. 27 on Eglin Air Force Base's range. The detonation created a crime scene for the FBI's large vehicle post blast school. State and county law enforcement, along with Navy and Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians, learned the proper procedures to investigate and maintain a large scale vehicle explosion. The week-long course was the second held on Eglin with 67 students representing 18 different U.S. agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

FBI hosts blast investigation training at Eglin

A cloud of heat and smoke erupts from the wreckage after a 1,500 pound explosive detonated Sept. 27 on the Eglin Air Force Base range. The controlled explosion was to set a scene for the FBI’s large vehicle bomb post-blast school this week. State and county law enforcement, along with Navy and Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians, learned the proper procedures to investigate and maintain a large scale vehicle explosion. The week-long course was the second held on Eglin with 67 students representing 18 different U.S. agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

POW/MIA

Joint-service honor guard members representing all five military services salute during the 21-gun salute at the POW/MIA ceremony Sept. 16 at the Air Force Armament Museum. The ceremony paid tribute to those military members who have yet to return home from defending America. The event was hosted by the 46th Test Wing and featured guest speakers, honor guard procedures and a flyover by the 53rd Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Joint service

Joint-service honor guard members representing all five military services stand in front of the audience before the outdoor portion of the POW/MIA ceremony Sept. 16 at the Air Force Armament Museum. The ceremony paid tribute to those military members who have yet to return home from defending America. The event was hosted by the 46th Test Wing and featured guest speakers, honor guard procedures and a flyover by the 53rd Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

POW/MIA

Joint-service honor guard members salute at the POW/MIA table setting during the POW/MIA ceremony Sept. 16 at the Air Force Armament Museum. The ceremony paid tribute to those military members who have yet to return home from defending America. The event was hosted by the 46th Test Wing and featured guest speakers, honor guard procedures and a flyover by the 53rd Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

POW/MIA

The single red rose is displayed on the POW/MIA table. The rose is to remind people of the families and loved ones of the comrades in arms, who keep faith awaiting their return. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

POW/MIA

A member of the Patriot Guard salutes as the flag is presented during the National Anthem at the POW/MIA ceremony Sept. 16 at the Air Force Armament Museum. The ceremony paid tribute to those military members who have yet to return home from defending America. The event was hosted by the 46th Test Wing and featured guest speakers, honor guard procedures and a flyover by the 53rd Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

In safe hands

Braddock Becker gets a ride up to the top of the Duke Field air traffic control tower by Charles Conroy, a 96th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, during a 9/11 memorial stair climb at Duke Field, Sept. 11. Thirteen firefighters commemorated the occasion by continuously climbing the steps of the ATC tower to simulate the 110-flight climb of the World Trade Center. The firefighters hung red, white and blue streamers with the names of the 343 fallen firefighters along the tower as they climbed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

To the top

Airman 1st Class Steven Slezak, a firefighter with the 96th Civil Engineer Squadron, lugs the 50-pound, 150-foot hose up to the top of the Duke Field air traffic control tower during a 9/11 memorial stair climb at Duke Field, Sept. 11. Thirteen firefighters commemorated the occasion by continuously climbing the steps of the ATC tower to simulate the 110-flight climb of the World Trade Center. The firefighters hung red, white and blue streamers with the names of the 343 fallen firefighters along the tower as they climbed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

Paying homage

Airman 1st Class DeMichael Overstreet, a 96th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, attaches a streamer to the Duke Field air traffic control tower during a 9/11 memorial stair climb at Duke Field, Sept. 11. Thirteen firefighters commemorated the occasion by continuously climbing the steps of the ATC tower to simulate the 110-flight climb of the World Trade Center. The firefighters hung red, white and blue streamers with the names of the 343 fallen firefighters along the tower as they climbed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

Step by step

Thirteen firefighters make their way to the top of the Duke Field air traffic control tower during a 9/11 memorial stair climb at Duke Field, Sept. 11. The firefighters commemorated the occasion by continuously climbing the steps of the ATC tower to simulate the 110-flight climb of the World Trade Center. The firefighters hung red, white and blue streamers with the names of the 343 fallen firefighters along the tower as they climbed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)