Eglin volunteers honored at ice cream social

Paul McShane, the region 9 vice-president of the National Exchange Club, and Brig. Gen. David Harris, the Air Armament Center vice commander, enjoy ice cream cones following an awards ceremony at the Volunteer Appreciation Ice Cream Social April 5 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Along with McShane, the other recipients were Amy Burgess, 33rd Maintenance Squadron; Ricki McWilliams, 96th Force Support Squadron; and Nancy Gerig, a Family Services Center volunteer. The volunteers were recognized for their efforts in the military and local communities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kevin Gaddie)

Cruising

William Wilson and Drew Hamilton of Team Dinstar row to victory at the cardboard boat regatta race March 31 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Eight teams competed at this year's race. (Courtesy photo/Senior Airman Mitchell Forde)

Ready to ride

Team Eglin Safety hosts its 5th Annual Motorcycle Safety Rally April 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron Hanger, Bldg. 244 adjacent to the Eglin Climatic Laboratory on Eglin Blvd. The event will consists of: Blessing of the bikes, best bike competition, guest speakers, Grant's gauntlet ride, group rides, motorcycle display/demo’s, aircraft static display and door prizes. This free event is open to All military, retired military, DoD civilians and DoD contractors in the local area and region to include Tyndall AFB and Pensacola NAS. For more information, call Tech. Sgt. Kate Langley AAC/SEG, 882-7356, Staff Sgt. Cory Krick, 1st SOMXS, 883-4640, or Joe Bailey 53 WG/SEG, 882-5734. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Randy Gon)

HW

Herschel Walker will visit Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Airmen March 22. (Courtesy photo)

Getting financially strong

Ronn Hoover, the Florida Office of Financial Regulation area financial manager, offers information to Senior Airman Gregory Hurd, a member of the 33rd Fighter Wing, at the financial fitness expo at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 23. More than 15 local agencies were on hand to heighten Eglin personnel’s financial awareness and knowledge with booklets, pamphlets, advice and giveaways. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kevin Gaddie)

AFRL’s newest facility

Dr. John Wilcox, Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate director, and Dr. David Lambert, a senior mechanical engineer at the AFRL Munitions Directorate damage mechanical branch, give an overview of the new High Pressure Particulate Physics Facility at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 6. The facility was built to enhance the role of science and technology in smart munitions development. It contains a 60-mm smooth bore gun, complemented with high-resolution, high-precision, time-resolved diagnostics for use with various imaging technologies. The gun will be able to launch a few kilogram mass at high speed and will address basic questions on material behavior, as it relates to munition weapon systems and weapon effects. (Courtesy photo)

Pass & review

Lt. Col. David Berke salutes his new squadron as members of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 501 march by at the end of his change of command ceremony Feb. 3 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

A Marine family

Maj. Chad Vaughn and his family stand in front of the F-35B Lightning II joint strike fighter while watching the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 501 change of command ceremony Feb. 3 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Final salute

Lt. Col. James Wellons gives his final salute to the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 501 during the squadron’s change of command ceremony Feb. 3 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Wellons helped stand the squadron up in April 2010. It currently has approximately 89 Marines here. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Guarding the color

Marines from the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 501 move the colors during the squadron’s change of command ceremony Feb. 3 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The squadron stood up in April 2010 and currently has approximately 89 Marines here. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Tubing

A Marine tuba player from the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, performs prior to the Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 change of command ceremony Feb. 3 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The band is headquartered at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

View from the band

Drum Major Gunnery Sgt. Victor Miranda stands by the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band during the Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 change of command ceremony Feb. 3 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The band is headquartered at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)