Forward march

Members of the Eglin Honor Guard march off after rendering a 21-gun salute at the POW/MIA ceremony Sept. 17 at the Air 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 96th Air Base Wing and featured guest speakers, honor guard procedures and a flyover by the 46th Test Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Missing

The missing-man table represents the lost and fallen servicemembers who were honored although absent because they are still missing in action. This year’s POW/MIA remembrance ceremony was hosted by the 96th Air Base Wing and featured guest speakers, honor guard procedures and a flyover by the 46th Test Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Ceremony

Master Sgt. Jason Hall, the Master of Ceremony, explains the meaning of the missing-man table setting during the POW/MIA ceremony Sept. 17 at the Air 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 96th Air Base Wing and featured guest speakers, honor guard procedures and a flyover by the 46th Test Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Incoming

Members of the Patriot guard watch as the joint service honor guard brings in the flag to begin the POW/MIA ceremony Sept. 17 at the Air 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 96th Air Base Wing and featured guest speakers, honor guard procedures and a flyover by the 46th Test Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Fishers

A statue of Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher stands in the foyer of the Fisher House welcoming new guests Sept. 10 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The new facility provides free lodging to veterans and military families receiving treatment at the base hospital or veteran's center. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sachel Seabrook)

Fisher

David Coker, president of the Fisher House foundation, speaks at the Fisher House ribbon cutting Sept. 10 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The new facility provides free lodging to veterans and military families receiving treatment at the base hospital or veteran's center. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Andrew Caulk.)

Going for a spin

A Goodyear test vehicle waits to spin the tires on the snowy track in the McKinley Climatic Lab Sept. 9 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The company demonstrated the tire’s snow traction and ice braking capabilities to potential customers from Northern U.S. states and Canada as well as media. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Chilly

Snow and ice covered instruments on the outside walls of the McKinley Climatic Lab chamber Sept. 9 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The chamber was cooled to 20 degrees and snow and ice were created in preparation for tests by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. The tests demonstrated its latest tire’s snow traction and ice braking capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Speaking of equality

Dr. Joyce Gossom, Associate Dean at the University of West Florida, educates the Eglin community on the importance of celebrating their civil liberties at the Women's Equality Day program Aug. 26. (U.S. Air Force photo/Wilton Glenn.)

Speaking of equality

Military personnel and local community women listen on as Dr. Joyce Gossom speaks about understanding the history and fight they've faced to exercise their voting rights. Dr. Gossom, Associate Dean at the University of West Florida, was the Women's Equality Day program guest speaker at the Eglin Conference Center Aug. 26. (U.S. Air Force photo/Wilton Glenn.)

Wing era ends

Dr. Bruce Simpson, Air Armament Center Deputy for Acquisition, helps Randy Brown, 308 Armament Systems Directorate director, roll up the guidon for the former 308th wing July 30 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The wing became a directorate to comply with Air Force 2008-2010 Strategic Plan and the CSAF's directive to implement guidelines for new personnel strength standards for units across the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Cheryl Foster.)

Group to squadron

Col. Sal Nodjomian, 96th Air Base Wing commander, and Lt. Col. Stamatis Smeltz, 96th Communications Squadron commander, roll up the 96th Communications Group guidon symbolizing the deactivation of the group July 27 at Eglin Air Force Base Fla. A few minutes later, the 96th CS was activated under the 96th Mission Support Group. Ironically, the group began as a squadron in 1972. It became a group in 1986. The unit has been part of the base since 1973. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

Shady spot for storytime

Kanjer, a wire-haired pointer with the 96th Security Forces Squadron, takes a spot in the shade while the children begin storytime during the All-American Heroes picnic July 9 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

In remembrance

Colonel Arthur Tomassetti, 33rd Fighter Wing vice commander, speaks with Bridget Brooks, 36th Electronic Warfare Squadron (far left), prior to the ceremony marking the 14th anniversary of the Khobar Towers tragedy at the memorial on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., June 25. Mrs. Brooks lost her son, Airman 1st Class Joseph Rimkus, in the attack. Almost 100 friends, family and current members of the 33rd Fighter Wing gathered for a remembrance ceremony here near the memorial dedicated to the heroism of 12 Airmen lost. The 33rd FW suffered 105 wounded personnel and accounted for 12 of the 19 Airmen killed in the Khobar Towers terrorist attack June 25, 1996. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

In remembrance

A Marine Corps captain salutes during a ceremony, that marked the 14th anniversary of the Khobar Towers tragedy, at the memorial on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., June 25. Almost 100 friends, family and current members of the 33rd Fighter Wing gathered for a remembrance ceremony near the memorial dedicated to the heroism of 12 Airmen lost. The 33rd FW suffered 105 wounded personnel and accounted for 12 of the 19 Airmen killed in the Khobar Towers terrorist attack June 25, 1996. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

In remembrance

Family members of the victims of the Khobar Towers bombing listen to the National Anthem during a ceremony, which marked the 14th anniversary of the tragedy, June 25 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Almost 100 friends, family and current members of the 33rd Fighter Wing gathered for a remembrance ceremony near the memorial dedicated to the heroism of 12 Airmen lost. The 33rd FW suffered 105 wounded personnel and accounted for 12 of the 19 Airmen killed in the Khobar Towers terrorist attack June 25, 1996. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

In remembrance

Single roses were laid at the foot the Khobar Towers Memorial Wall on the 14th anniversary of the tragedy during a ceremony June 25 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Almost 100 friends, family and current members of the 33rd Fighter Wing gathered for a remembrance ceremony near the memorial dedicated to the heroism of 12 Airmen lost. The 33rd FW suffered 105 wounded personnel and accounted for 12 of the 19 Airmen killed in the Khobar Towers terrorist attack June 25, 1996. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

In remembrance

A wreath was placed in front of the Khobar Towers Memorial on the 14th anniversary of the tragedy during a ceremony June 25 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Almost 100 friends, family and current members of the 33rd Fighter Wing gathered for a remembrance ceremony near the memorial dedicated to the heroism of 12 Airmen lost. The 33rd FW suffered 105 wounded personnel and accounted for 12 of the 19 Airmen killed in the Khobar Towers terrorist attack June 25, 1996. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

Snack time

A horse receives a welcome treat (a carrot) from his owner during the Eglin Sand and Spurs club open house May 22. The club provided pony rides for kids and riding and training demonstrations. Those who attended got an up close and hands-on experience with many of the different breeds of horses housed at the stables on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Snack time

A trainer feeds her horse during the Eglin Sand and Spurs club open house May 22. The club provided pony rides for kids and riding and training demonstrations. Those who attended got an up close and hands-on experience with many of the different breeds of horses housed at the stables on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

The hidden

A camouflaged sniper moves toward the group of rangers during the Ranger Open House May 22. The event was a chance for the public to learn how Rangers train and operate in extreme situations. The event displays such as dive equipment, weapons, and zodiac boats and demonstrations like hand-to-hand combat, parachute jump, and an urban operations demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Got ammo?

Staff Sgt. Lusk, 6th Ranger Training Battalion, stacks ammunition during the Ranger Open House May 22. The event was a chance for the public to learn how Rangers train and operate in extreme situations. The event displays such as dive equipment, weapons, and zodiac boats and demonstrations like hand-to-hand combat, parachute jump, and an urban operations demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Lead the way

A potential recruit looks for help from two rangers during the Ranger Open House May 22. The event was a chance for the public to learn how Rangers train and operate in extreme situations. The event displays such as dive equipment, weapons, and zodiac boats and demonstrations like hand-to-hand combat, parachute jump, and an urban operations demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Ranger watch

An Army Ranger sergeant watches the demonstrations during the Ranger Open House May 22. The event was a chance for the public to learn how Rangers train and operate in extreme situations. The event displays such as dive equipment, weapons, and zodiac boats and demonstrations like hand-to-hand combat, parachute jump, and an urban operations demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)