Memorial wreath

Chief Master Sgt. Albert Schneider and Maj. Jason Warnick, 366th Training Squadron Det. 3, move away from the memorial wall after laying a wreath in front of the Air Force wall during the explosive ordnance disposal memorial ceremony May 7 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Fifteen new names were added to the memorial wall this year. The total, which includes all services, now stands at 269. Airman Buras and Senior Airman Daniel Johnson were added to the Air Force wall. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Final salute

A Marine officer salutes the widow of a fallen explosive ordnance disposal technician after presenting an American Flag flown over the memorial during a ceremony May 7 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Fifteen new names were added to the memorial wall this year. The total, which includes all services, now stands at 269. The Marine Corps added eight names to the wall – Staff Sgts. Adam Perkins, Joshua Cullins, Jordan Emrick, Gunnery Sgt.s Christopher Eastman, Floyd Holley, Justin Schmalstieg, Master Sgt. Daniel Fedder and Sgt. Jason Smith. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

EOD wingmen

Rows of explosive ordnance disposal Airmen fill the stands at this year’s EOD Memorial ceremony May 7 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Fifteen new names were added to the memorial wall this year. The total, which includes all services, now stands at 269. The Air Force added two names to its wall - Senior Airmen Michael Buras and Daniel Johnson. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

AF widow

Emily Buras (middle), widow of Senior Airman Michael Buras, surrounds herself with family during the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Memorial ceremony May 7 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Fifteen new names were added to the memorial wall this year. The total, which includes all services, now stands at 269. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Flag bearers

U.S. Army Soldiers hold American flags to be presented to the families of fallen Army explosive ordnance disposal technicians during this year’s EOD Memorial ceremony May 7 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Fifteen new names were added to the memorial wall this year. The total, which includes all services, now stands at 269. The Army added five names - Specialist Wade Slack, Staff Sgt.s Shane Barnard, Derek Farley, Matthew West and Capt. Jason McMahon. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Lift off

An Army Ranger is lifted to safety during a down pilot demonstration at the 6th Ranger Training Battalion's 60th anniversary open house May 7. Thousands of visitors came out to shoot military weapons, get their faces painted and watch Army Ranger training demonstrations. Proceeds raised by the open house were donated to the Emerald Coast Fisher House. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sachel Seabrook)

CMSAF

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy addresses Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians and their families May 7, 2011, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Chief Roy addressed the group immediately after the annual EOD memorial ceremony, during which two new names of EOD Airmen were added to the wall. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Lead the way

A boy climbs the rock wall at the 6th Ranger Training Battalion's 60th anniversary open house May 7. Thousands of visitors came out to shoot military weapons, get their faces painted and watch Army Ranger training demonstrations. Proceeds raised by the open house were donated to the Emerald Coast Fisher House. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sachel Seabrook)

Hi-speed

A rider maneuvers her bike through the base exchange parking lot after Eglin’s Motorcycle Safety Day event, April 21. The event brought out more than 600 riders to participate in safety discussions, a riding skills course and group ride. (U.S. Air Force photo/Irene Freiberg)

Lean into it

A rider takes his motorcycle through a series of turns at Eglin’s Motorcycle Safety Day event, April 21. The event brought out more than 600 riders to participate in safety discussions, a riding skills course and group ride. (U.S. Air Force photo/Irene Freiberg)

Ready to run

Lines of motorcycles sit ready to ride during Eglin’s Motorcycle Safety Day event, April 21. The event brought out more than 600 riders to participate in safety discussions, a riding skills course and group ride. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sachel Seabrook)

Lean into it

A rider takes his motorcycle through a series of turns at Eglin’s Motorcycle Safety Day event, April 21. The event brought out more than 600 riders to participate in safety discussions, a riding skills course and group ride. (U.S. Air Force photo/Irene Freiberg)

Talking safety

Col. David Harris, Air Armament Center vice commander, chats with one of the vendors at the Eglin Safety Expo April 14. The expo featured exhibits and demonstrations from vendors offering the newest safety equipment and technology. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Accident scene

Brianna Baker's car collided with a light pole Jan. 7. Specialists Steven Brooks and David Wallace, medics with the 6th Ranger Training Battalion, stopped to help out and ended up saving Ms. Baker's life. The two Soldiers were awarded medals for their heroic actions. (Courtesy photo)

Face the flag

An airman 1st class reaches for the bottom of the flag during a retreat ceremony conducted solely by female Airmen March 31 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The flight and flag detail team were made up of women from around the base. The ceremony closed out Women’s History Month on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Blue line

A flight of female Airmen conducted the retreat ceremony March 31 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The flight and flag detail team were made up of women from around the base. The ceremony closed out Women’s History Month on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

Ceremonial salute

A flight of female Airmen salute in unison during the retreat ceremony March 31 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The flight and flag detail team were made up of women from around the base. The ceremony was to close out Women’s History Month at the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

Waiting to retreat

A security forces Airman waits for the command to lower the flag at a retreat ceremony conducted solely by female Airmen March 31 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The flight and flag detail team were made up of women from around the base. The ceremony was to close out Women’s History Month at the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

High steppin'

“The High Steppers,” a local group of patriotic community members, perform show dance and tap numbers for the audience at the “Because We Care” program at the Eglin Youth Center gym March 16. The event featured activities and information for children who have or will have a military parent deployed in 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kevin Gaddie)

New club

The first First-Friday in almost eight months drew a crowd and corresponded with the grand opening of the Eglin Club March 4. The newly renovated club will eventually incorporate the enlisted club as well and will be open as an all-ranks facility. (U.S. Air Force photo/Joshua Bausch)

Masked Airmen

Airmen ensure their masks are properly sealed during the Phase II exercise Feb. 24 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Phase II included self-aid and buddy care, weapons, and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive training. Airmen learned the proper procedures for self-aid and buddy care, field stripping a weapon and also how to wear and work in their chemical gear and gas masks. Three chalks of Eglin Airmen participated in Phase I and II exercises as part of an Operational Readiness Exercise throughout the week of Feb. 22-25. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Securing an Airman

Staff Sgt. Peter Torres, 96th Civil Engineer Squadron, ensures an Airman’s chemical suit is sealed and secured during the Phase II exercise Feb. 24 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Phase II included self-aid and buddy care, weapons, and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive training. Airmen learned the proper procedures for self-aid and buddy care, field stripping a weapon and also how to wear and work in their chemical gear and gas masks. Three chalks of Eglin Airmen participated in Phase I and II exercises as part of an Operational Readiness Exercise throughout the week of Feb. 22-25. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Masked wingman

Staff Sgt. Anthony Wright, 96th Communications Squadron, has his gas mask adjusted by Staff Sgt. Jason Singer, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, during the Phase II exercise Feb. 24 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Phase II included self-aid and buddy care, weapons, and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive training. Airmen learned the proper procedures for self-aid and buddy care, field stripping a weapon and also how to wear and work in their chemical gear and gas masks. Three chalks of Eglin Airmen participated in Phase I and II exercises as part of an Operational Readiness Exercise throughout the week of Feb. 22-25. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Pull up

Staff Sgt. Alicia Muro, 46th Operations Support Squadron, pulls on her rubber chemical boots during the Phase II exercise Feb. 24 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Phase II included self-aid and buddy care, weapons, and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive training. Airmen learned the proper procedures for self-aid and buddy care, field stripping a weapon and also how to wear and work in their chemical gear and gas masks. Three chalks of Eglin Airmen participated in Phase I and II exercises as part of an Operational Readiness Exercise throughout the week of Feb. 22-25. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)