Ranger baby

An Army Ranger carries his new-born daughter at the 6th Ranger Training Battalion 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.)

Toy shopper

A dog owner shops for doggie clothing while holding her pet at the Eglin Air Force Base Pet Show May 22. The pet show was dominated by canines this year with dogs of all sizes populating the sidewalks in front of the Enlisted Hall. Pet Welfare had animals available for adoption and vendors had pet clothes and scarves available for sale. 96th Security Forces Squadron military working dogs were also on hand. The winners were “Bear," (Best trick), “Bella” (Best costume), "Scruffy," (Most Unique) and "Ripley," (Best in show.) (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Smiley

A white dog was all smiles (despite the black eyes) during the Eglin Air Force Base Pet Show May 22. The pet show was dominated by canines this year with dogs of all sizes populating the sidewalks in front of the Enlisted Hall. Pet Welfare had animals available for adoption and vendors had pet clothes and scarves available for sale. 96th Security Forces Squadron military working dogs were also on hand. The winners were “Bear," (Best trick), “Bella” (Best costume), "Scruffy," (Most Unique) and "Ripley," (Best in show.) (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Hugs

A puppy looks for some love her master during the Eglin Air Force Base Pet Show May 22. The pet show was dominated by canines this year with dogs of all sizes populating the sidewalks in front of the Enlisted Hall. Pet Welfare had animals available for adoption and vendors had pet clothes and scarves available for sale. 96th Security Forces Squadron military working dogs were also on hand. The winners were “Bear," (Best trick), “Bella” (Best costume), "Scruffy," (Most Unique) and "Ripley," (Best in show.) (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Feel better pup

A puppy with a broken paw looks around the Eglin Air Force Base Pet Show May 21. The pet show was dominated by canines this year with dogs of all sizes populating the sidewalks in front of the Enlisted Hall. Pet Welfare had animals available for adoption and vendors had pet clothes and scarves available for sale. 96th Security Forces Squadron military working dogs were also on hand. The winners were “Bear," (Best trick), “Bella” (Best costume), "Scruffy," (Most Unique) and "Ripley," (Best in show.) (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Adoptable

Two puppies from the Pet Welfare Center wait to be adopted during the Eglin Air Force Base Pet Show May 22. The pet show was dominated by canines this year with dogs of all sizes populating the sidewalks in front of the Enlisted Hall. Pet Welfare had animals available for adoption and vendors had pet clothes and scarves available for sale. 96th Security Forces Squadron military working dogs were also on hand. The winners were “Bear," (Best trick), “Bella” (Best costume), "Scruffy," (Most Unique) and "Ripley," (Best in show.) (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Taste of Asia

Members of the Syo No Ryu Dance Group perform an authentic Japanese dance during the “Taste of Asia” event May 20 at Eglin Air Force Base. Authentic Asian food was served as well as live entertainment from Hawaii, Japan, and Taiwan. The celebration was in honor of Asian-Pacific Heritage Month. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Taste of Asia

Members of the Syo No Ryu Dance Group perform an authentic Japanese dance during the “Taste of Asia” event May 20 at Eglin Air Force Base. Authentic Asian food was served as well as live entertainment from Hawaii, Japan, and Taiwan. The celebration was in honor of Asian-Pacific Heritage Month. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Taste of Asia

A member of the Syo No Ryu Dance Group performs an authentic Japanese dance during the “Taste of Asia” event May 20 at Eglin Air Force Base. Authentic Asian food was served as well as live entertainment from Hawaii, Japan, and Taiwan. The celebration was in honor of Asian-Pacific Heritage Month. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Thai dance

A performer demonstrates an authentic Thai dance during the “Taste of Asia” event May 20 at Eglin Air Force Base. Authentic Asian food was served as well as live entertainment from Hawaii, Japan, and Taiwan. The celebration was in honor of Asian-Pacific Heritage Month. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Do the Hula

Felicia Wong, performs a hula dance for the crowd during the “Taste of Asia” event May 20 at Eglin Air Force Base. Authentic Asian food was served as well as live entertainment from Hawaii, Japan, and Taiwan. The celebration was in honor of Asian-Pacific Heritage Month. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Little princess

Children from the Child Development Center were treated with Asian-Pacific entertainment at Eglin Air Force Base, during the “Taste of Asia” event May 20. Authentic Asian food was served as well as live entertainment from Hawaii, Japan, and Taiwan. The celebration was in honor of Asian-Pacific Heritage Month. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Lines form

Lines of soldiers form at the information fair portion of the Town Hall meeting May 12 at Fort Bragg, N.C. Eglin and local area community representatives traveled to Fort Bragg to inform SFG soldiers on expectations of their move to this area. Over 1,500 soldiers and their families attended the third Town Hall meeting. The town hall meetings were designed to address concerns including employment, education and housing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Minty Knighton.)

Soldier's watch

Col. James Kraft, 7th Special Forces Group commander, tells Town Hall participants from Eglin about the history of the memorial commissioned in honor of Maj. Richard Meadows May 12 at Fort Bragg, N.C. Eglin and local area community representatives traveled to Fort Bragg to inform SFG soldiers on expectations of their move to this area. Over 1,500 soldiers and their families attended the third Town Hall meeting. The town hall meetings were designed to address concerns including employment, education and housing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Minty Knighton.)

Spouse appreciation

Col. Bruce McClintock, 96th Air Base Wing commander, addresses Team Eglin spouses at spouse apprecation event May 7 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (Courtesy photo.)

Honor Flight

Maj. (ret.) Carl and Helen LaMonica, World War II veterans, pose for a photo at Northwest Florida Regional Airport May 5. One hundred veterans visited Washington D.C. as part of the community's annual Honor Flight. (U.S. AIr Force photo/Maj. Gregory B. Harland)

Fly By

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - A 40th Flight Test Squadron F-16D, F-15D, and A-10C fly in formation over the Choctowatchee Bay. The 40th Flight Test Squadron flew the opening formation for Eglin's 75th anniversary airshow. More than 125,000 were in attendance for the show April 10-11, enjoying a variety of aerial performances and static displays. This was Eglin?s first open house since 2007 and was timed to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the installation. The Thunderbirds, Army Black Daggers, an F-22A Raptor demo and "Tora, Tora, Tora" were some of the highlights of the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jon Oates)

C-17 Max Take Off

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla - A C-17 III Globemaster demostrates it's superior take off abilities. The Globemaster performed a max climb, catching the attention of the crowd. More than 125,000 were in attendance for the show April 10-11, enjoying a variety of aerial performances and static displays. This was Eglin?s first open house since 2007 and was timed to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the installation. The Thunderbirds, Army Black Daggers, an F-22A Raptor demo and "Tora, Tora, Tora" were some of the highlights of the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jon Oates)

Pod people

Problem-solving projects wait to be judged during the Marsville event at Eglin Air Force Base April 16. Children were asked to create a project using only recyclable materials that would solve a core component problem of living on Mars. More than 120 students from Wright, Longwood and Valparaiso elementary schools gathered on Eglin for a single mission: build a life-sustaining pod on Mars. The 15th annual Marsville event is a collaborative effort between Eglin and the surrounding community's elementary school fifth-grade students, and faculty members. One of its top goals is to encourage students to pursue careers in science and engineering. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary.)

Pod people

Billy Stover, NASA Space Transportation Planning technical manager, judges the problem-solving projects at the Marsville event at Eglin Air Force Base April 16. More than 120 students from Wright, Longwood and Valparaiso elementary schools gathered on Eglin for a single mission: build a life-sustaining pod on Mars. The 15th annual Marsville event is a collaborative effort between Eglin and the surrounding community's elementary school fifth-grade students, and faculty members. One of its top goals is to encourage students to pursue careers in science and engineering. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary.)

Pod people

Students from Walker Elementary School (black) and Valparaiso Elementary School (green) work out plans to build the Mars pod living units at Eglin Air Force Base April 16. More than 120 students from Wright, Longwood and Valparaiso elementary schools gathered on Eglin for a single mission: build a life-sustaining pod on Mars. The 15th annual Marsville event is a collaborative effort between Eglin and the surrounding community's elementary school fifth-grade students, and faculty members. One of its top goals is to encourage students to pursue careers in science and engineering. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary.)

Tora, Tora, Tora

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – A group of T-6 Texans rebuilt to resemble Japanese Zeros fly away as pyrotechnics detonate during “Tora, Tora, Tora” show at the 75th Anniversary Air Show April 11. More than 125,000 were in attendance during the air show April 10-11, enjoying a variety of aerial performances and static displays. This was Eglin’s first open house since 2007 and was timed to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the installation. The Thunderbirds, F-22A Raptor demo and “Tora, Tora, Tora” were some of the highlights of the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

Tora, Tora, Tora

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – A group of T-6 Texans rebuilt to resemble Japanese Zeros break formation as pyrotechnics detonate during “Tora, Tora, Tora” show at the 75th Anniversary Air Show April 11. More than 125,000 were in attendance during the air show April 10-11, enjoying a variety of aerial performances and static displays. This was Eglin’s first open house since 2007 and was timed to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the installation. The Thunderbirds, F-22A Raptor demo and “Tora, Tora, Tora” were some of the highlights of the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

Two by parachute

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. –Two members of the Army Black Daggers touchdown in the landing zone during the 75th Anniversary Air Show April 11. More than 125,000 were in attendance during the air show April 10-11, enjoying a variety of aerial performances and static displays. This was Eglin’s first open house since 2007 and was timed to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the installation. The Thunderbirds, F-22A Raptor demo and “Tora, Tora, Tora” were some of the highlights of the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)