Examination

Gunnery Sgt. Hugh McClenney, explosive ordnance disposal technician at Marine Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., examines the scorched engine block of a box truck while investigating the created crime scene Dec. 1 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The investigations were part of the FBI's large vehicle post blast school attended by state and local law enforcement agencies as well as Marine and Air Force EOD technicians. Three vehicles were blown up to create the crime scenes that students would investigate. This was the largest class held in the U.S. and the first ever here. (U.S. Air Force photo/ 2nd Lt. Andrew Caulk)

Looking for clues

Officer Ben Buckley, Florida State University police department, finds a serial number on the wheel rim of a destroyed vehicle while investigating the created crime scene Dec. 1 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The investigations were part of the FBI's large vehicle post blast school attended by state and local law enforcement agencies as well as Marine and Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians. Three vehicles were blown up to create the crime scenes that students would investigate. This was the largest class held in the U.S. and the first ever here. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King)

Documenting the scene

Detective William Punausuia, Leon County Sheriff's Department, photographs the wreckage of a pickup truck, while team leader, Sgt. John Corley, Bay County Sheriff's Department, takes notes during the investigation of a created crime scene Dec. 1 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The investigations were part of the FBI's large vehicle post blast school attended by state and local law enforcement agencies as well as Marine and Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians. Three vehicles were blown up to create the crime scenes that students would investigate. This was the largest class held in the U.S. and the first ever here.(US Air Force photo/ Samuel King)

Arrival

The preliminary investigation team approaches the wreckage of a box truck to begin looking for evidence and documenting the crime scene Dec. 1 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The investigations were part of the FBI's large vehicle post blast school attended by state and local law enforcement agencies as well as Marine and Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians. Three vehicles were blown up to create the crime scenes that students would investigate. This was the largest class held in the U.S. and the first ever here.(U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King)

Hot Caddy

A Cadillac sedan goes up in flames Nov. 30 on the Eglin Air Force Base range. The controlled detonation was to set a scene for the FBI’s large vehicle bomb post-blast school this week. State and county law enforcement, along with Marine 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 first ever held on Eglin and the largest in the U.S. with 67 students. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Up in smoke

A 9,000 pound box truck goes up in flames Nov. 30 on the Eglin Air Force Base range. The controlled detonation was to set a scene for the FBI’s large vehicle bomb post-blast school this week. State and county law enforcement, along with Marine 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 first ever held on Eglin and the largest in the U.S. with 67 students. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Going Long

Jeana Quintana throws a pass for Team LRS Nov. 17. The 96th Force Support Squadron and 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron battled for the 1st Turkey Bowl powderpuff football championship. LRS took home the trophy with a score of 9-6 over FSS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sachel Seabrook)

Going for the Goal

Sara Gillesby, 96th Force Support Squadron quarterback runs for the goal, avoiding the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron defender during the 1st Turkey Bowl powderpuff football game. Team LRS took home the trophy with a score of 9-6 over FSS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sachel Seabrook)

Piano man

Six-time Grammy winning R & B star John Legend entertained a crowd of more than 1,000 at the Mattie Kelly Performing Arts Center in Niceville, Fla., Nov. 13. The show was part of the Air Force Reserve's “Stateside Tour for the Troops” series of concerts and special events. Military and family members from Eglin Air Force Base, Hurlburt and Duke Field were given ticketed invitations to spend an “Evening with John Legend.” Tour for the Troops is tied to the Reserve's Get One Now program and Reservists who refer a friend to the Air Force Reserve through Get One Now can receive free tickets to concerts and events, with VIP exclusives, like backstage photos or a meet and greet with the starts. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

Piano man

Six-time Grammy winning R & B star John Legend entertained a crowd of more than 1,000 at the Mattie Kelly Performing Arts Center in Niceville, Fla., Nov. 13. The show was part of the Air Force Reserve's “Stateside Tour for the Troops” series of concerts and special events. Military and family members from Eglin Air Force Base, Hurlburt and Duke Field were given ticketed invitations to spend an “Evening with John Legend.” Tour for the Troops is tied to the Reserve's Get One Now program and Reservists who refer a friend to the Air Force Reserve through Get One Now can receive free tickets to concerts and events, with VIP exclusives, like backstage photos or a meet and greet with the starts. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

Piano man

Six-time Grammy winning R & B star John Legend entertained a crowd of more than 1,000 at the Mattie Kelly Performing Arts Center in Niceville, Fla., Nov. 13. The show was part of the Air Force Reserve's “Stateside Tour for the Troops” series of concerts and special events. Military and family members from Eglin Air Force Base, Hurlburt and Duke Field were given ticketed invitations to spend an “Evening with John Legend.” Tour for the Troops is tied to the Reserve's Get One Now program and Reservists who refer a friend to the Air Force Reserve through Get One Now can receive free tickets to concerts and events, with VIP exclusives, like backstage photos or a meet and greet with the starts. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

Spike

Kirby Locklear speaks with children during the 23rd Annual Thunderbird Intertribal Powwow’s children’s day Nov. 5 in Niceville, Fla. November is the 25th anniversary of the National American Indian/Alaskan Native Heritage Month. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

Ornate

Female American dancers move around the performance circle during the Grand Entry ceremony of the 23rd Annual Thunderbird Intertribal Powwow Nov. 5 in Niceville, Fla. November is the 25th anniversary of the National American Indian/Alaskan Native Heritage Month. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

Unison

A group of Native Americans keep rhythm on a drum at the beginning of the 23rd Annual Thunderbird Intertribal Powwow Nov. 5 in Niceville, Fla. November is the 25th anniversary of the National American Indian/Alaskan Native Heritage Month. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

Moondance

Native American dancers move around the performing ring during the Grand Entry ceremony Nov. 5 in Niceville, Fla. November is the 25th anniversary of the National American Indian/Alaskan Native Heritage Month. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

Dreamcatcher

Native American crafts and jewelry were on display at the 23rd Annual Thunderbird Intertribal Powwow’s children’s day Nov. 5 in Niceville, Fla. November is the 25th anniversary of the National American Indian/Alaskan Native Heritage Month. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

Teamwork

Staff Sgt. Dwayne Hopkins and Tech. Sgt. Glennis Hamilton, part of Hurlburt Field’s 1st Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron’s “men in black.” build a pallet at the first-ever Eglin/Hurlburt Field LRS competition Nov. 5. Hurlburt’s “Team A” won the overall competition almost five minutes. The “best-time” competition included pallet building, obstacle courses and tire changing. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

Cheering section

Cheerleaders for the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron encourage their team during the first-ever Eglin/Hurlburt Field LRS competition Nov. 5. Hurlburt’s “Team A” won the overall competition almost five minutes. The “best-time” competition included pallet building, obstacle courses and tire changing. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

LRS bolt

Hurlburt Field’s 1st Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron’s “men in black” tighten down lug nuts during the tire change portion at the first-ever Eglin/Hurlburt Field LRS competition Nov. 5. Hurlburt’s “Team A” won the overall competition almost five minutes. The “best-time” competition included pallet building, obstacle courses and tire changing. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

Tighten up

Senior Airman Tyler Donoho, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, secures the boxes with straps during the pallet loading portion at the first-ever Eglin/Hurlburt Field LRS competition Nov. 5. Hurlburt’s “Team A” won the overall competition almost five minutes. The “best-time” competition included pallet building, obstacle courses and tire changing. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

Observance proclamation

Col. Sal Nodjomian, 96th Air Base Wing Commander, speaks with Larry Chavers and Kirby Locklear, Native American Heritage Month coordinators, after signing a proclamation that November 2010 is National Native American Heritage Observance Month on Eglin AFB. The proclamation requests all military, civilian and family members to mark the observance by participating in planned activities. The 23rd Annual Thunderbird Intertribal Powwow begins Friday, at 7 p.m. with the Grand Entry and Intertribal dancing at the Mullet Festival Site in Niceville. Activities continue all day Saturday and Sunday. For more information, go to www.thunderbirdpowwow.org .

Super heroes

Cole and Levi Howard (aka Batman and Superman) enjoy the “Super” sized Halloween activities Oct. 29 at the Fall Festival. Halloween event kicked off with the Spooktacular at the Youth Center followed by the Fall Festival and ending Oct. 31 with Trick or Treating on base housing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Errica Bennett )

View from above

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Riley Fitzner, son of Alaina Fitzner, checks out the view from the top of a Humvee during Operation Hero Oct. 22 at the Ground Combat Training Squadron. Eglin organizations showed children some of the training and procedures their parents would go through for a deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Andrew Caulk.)

Short sniper

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Kayley Merker dons the “sniper suit” during the Operation Hero event Oct. 22 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Eglin organiztions showed children training and procedures their parents would encounter during a deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Andrew Caulk.)