Pulled Pork for Support

The Northwest Florida Blood Services mobile unit was on hand for Airmen and civilians to donate blood in the name of Tech. Sgt. Eric Olafsen. The sergeant is fighting leukemia at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, Fla. The fundraiser will help raise money needed to offset additional costs to the family incurring while Sergeant Olafsen undergoes treatment. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)

Breaking the enamel

Ground was ceremonially broken during an event at the site of the new dental clinic at Eglin Air Force Base Jan. 14. (Groundbreakers from left to right) Col. Bruce McClintock, 96th Air Base Wing commander, Col. Gary Walker, 96th Medical Group, Col. Douglas Curry, 96th Dental Squadron, Christine Buziak, Army Corps of Engineers and Chuck Mitchell, Speegle Construction. The 31,000 square foot facility is scheduled to be completed in 2011. (Photo by Deb Haussermann.)

Eglin Energy Expo

Jimmy and Sean Stover, both winners of Eglin’s Energy Management office energy conservation poster contest, sit in the 2009 Tesla Roadster and listen as Col. Bruce McClintock, 96th Air Base Wing commander, describes his experience driving the Roadster. The poster contest was part of an Energy Expo here Oct. 21 that gave thousands of Main Exchange visitors a look at the future of energy use here. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Spaits)

Ravella assumes command

Col. James J. Ravella speaks during a ceremony in which he assumed command of the 33rd Operations Group Oct. 2 at the Air Force Armament Museum. In his previous assignment, the colonel was Flying Training Requirements chief at Headquarters Air Education and Training Command. (Courtesy photo.)

Eglin's new quad dorm

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The completion of the three-quad Dorm 18 was commemorated June 18, with a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by a tour of the rooms. Airmen from the 96th Security Forces Squadron and 96th Civil Engineer Group will be the first to occupy the new quad dorms.The The total cost of construction of the three dorm complex topped 13.5 million and the 96th Air Base Wing invested $10,000 in quality of life items like individual air control for each room and individual refrigerators. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

Eglin's new quad dorms

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- (From left) Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Westermeyer, 96th Air Base Wing command chief, Master Sgt. Grant Thomasson, 46th Air Maintenance Squadron first sergeant, Col. Bruce McClintock, 96th Air Base Wing commander, and Airman 1st Class Blake Drain, 96th Security Forces, tour Dorm 18. The completion of the three-quad Dorm 18 was commemorated June 18, with a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by a tour of the rooms. Airmen from the 96th Security Forces Squadron and 96th Civil Engineer Group will be the first to occupy the new quad dorms.The The total cost of construction of the three dorm complex topped 13.5 million and the 96th Air Base Wing invested $10,000 in quality of life items like individual air control for each room and individual refrigerators. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

Sonicflood

Grammy-nominated worship band SONICFLOOd, sponsored by Eglin’s chapel ministries, entertained a crowd at Foster Stadium here May 9. The band, who debuted in 1999, produced eight albums and sold more than two million records, offered a free concert to military and provided the music for Mother’s Day contemporary service on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Chrissy Cuttita)

Sonicflood

Grammy-nominated worship band SONICFLOOd, sponsored by Eglin’s chapel ministries, entertained a crowd at Foster Stadium here May 9. The band, who debuted in 1999, produced eight albums and sold more than two million records, offered a free concert to military and provided the music for Mother’s Day contemporary service on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Chrissy Cuttita)

2009 Air Force Assistance Fund

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Capt. David Welch and 1st Lt. Edward De Iulio, installation project managers for the 2009 Air Force Assistance Fund, pose next to the sign showing Team Eglin's contributions surpassed the goal this year. Team Eglin raised more than $130,000 for the campaign. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Eglin Library hosts Education Fair

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Mya Rose, singer, entertained attendees' at the 2009 Spring Eglin Education Fair April 9, at the Eglin Base Library. Those present at the event enjoyed food, music and the opportunity to gain new insight on ways to further one's education. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

NSF tour

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Second Lieutenant Mitcheal Cooksey, Air Force Research Laboratory, shows, National Security Forum alumni models of weapons developed and tested on Eglin. The National Security Forum, hosted by the Air War College at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., exposes influential community leaders to senior national and international officers and civilians to gain insight into the Air Force as well as national and international security issues. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Jasmine DeNamur)

Share-a-ride

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Staff Sgt. Crystal Taylor, Enlisted Advisory Council president, posses with Share-A-Ride signs that will be placed near stops where Eglin servicemembers can catch a ride from someone passing by. The program, beginning April 1, is based on volunteers stopping and helping out a Team Eglin member by giving them a ride. There are three pick-ups points on base: The Breeze dining facility, the Base Exchange and the Hospital. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

Welcome home, Sergeant Bradley

Staff Sgt. Nicholas Bradley, his wife Chantel and daughter Khaila, arrive at the 96th Security Forces Building. The Squadron hosted a welcome home for Sergeant Bradley who was seriously injured when an improvised explosive device exploded near his vehicle as he was serving with a convoy traveling in Afghanistan. (USAF photo/Craig McDonnell)

Welcome home, Sergeant Bradley

Staff Sergeant Nicholas Bradley contains his emotions at his welcome home Nov. 5, at the 96th Security Forces Squadron. Sergeant Bradley was seriously injured when an improvised explosive device exploded near his vehicle as he was serving with a convoy traveling in Afghanistan. (USAF photo/Craig McDonnell)

Commander briefs

Col. Bruce McClintock, 96th Air Base Wing commander, provides an update on the base's Base Realignment and Closure initiatives to local mayors, civic leaders and Team Eglin commanders recently. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

POW/MIA Remembrance

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- A Veteran proudly salutes the American flag as the Star Spangled Banner plays during the POW/MIA Ceremony Sept. 19 at the Air Force Armament Museum. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)

POW/MIA Remembrance

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Members of the All Service Color Guard present the Colors at thePOW/MIA Ceremony Sept. 19 at the Air Force Armament Museum. This year's ceremony marked the seventh year Team Eglin has hosted the event to honor the sacrifices servicemembers have given and endured in the name of defending the United States of America. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)

POW/MIA Remembrance

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- (Ret.) Col. Robert Gates, a Veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam, attends the the POW/MIA Ceremony Sept. 19 at the Air Force Armament Museum. Colonel Gates was escorted by his daughter, Aimee Shaffer, and Master Sgt. Craig Sargent, 46th Maintenance Squadron. This year's ceremony marked the seventh year Team Eglin has hosted the event to honor the sacrifices servicemembers have given and endured in the name of defending the United States of America. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)

POW/MIA Remembrance

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Travis Yates (Left) and Yasmin Hernandez, 8th grade students from Lewis Middle School, place the Lewis wreath during the POW/MIA ceremony Sept. 19 at the Air Force Armament Museum. This year's ceremony marked the seventh year Team Eglin hast hosted the event to honor the sacrifices servicemembers have given and endured in the name of defending the United States of America. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)

Recognition for meritorious achievements

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fl. -- Lt. Col. Charles Cunningham's family and friends welcome him home after his recent deployment to Iraq which Col. Cunningham received the Bronze Star Medal for the meritorious achievements he made there. (US Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

Advances in technology showcased at Expo

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE -- Brenda Palo, Whitaker Brothers federal account manager, showcases one of her company's data destruction products to Staff Sgt. Chris Kodya, 96th Communication Squadron, at the Technology Expo in the Officer's Club June 6. The Expo is an annual event where different companies display the advances in their products and ideas.

Advances in technology showcased at Expo

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE -- Brenda Palo, Whitaker Brothers federal account manager, showcases one of her company's data destruction products to Staff Sgt. Chris Kodya, 96th Communication Squadron, at the Technology Expo in the Officer's Club June 6. The Expo is an annual event where different companies display the advances in their products and ideas.

Doolittle Raiders

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Two of the three B-25 Mitchells which participated in the Doolittle Reunion event at Duke Field May 31 were given the green light for take off by an airfield technician. The site, also known as Field 3, is one of the two locations the Doolittle Raiders trained for their now historic mission to bomb key strategic locations in Japan in 1942 during World War II in response to the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

Doolittle Raiders

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Two of the three B-25 Mitchells which participated in the Doolittle Reunion event at Duke Field May 31 were given the green light for take off by an airfield technician. The site, also known as Field 3, is one of two locations the Doolittle Raiders trainined for their now historic mission to bomb key locations in Japan in 1942 during World War II.