Twins

Two F-15s guard the hangar during the 70th birthday celebration Feb. 3 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Six different aircraft types representing just a few of the airframes the 53rd Wing use to conduct their mission of operational testing and evaluation were on display. The wing was activated Jan. 15, 1941. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Sub & full scale

A BQM-167 subscale drone from the 82nd Aerial Targets Squadron, stands out in front of the hangar during the 70th birthday celebration Feb. 3 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Six different aircraft types representing just a few of the airframes the 53rd Wing use to conduct their mission of operational testing and evaluation were on display. The wing was activated Jan. 15, 1941. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Birthday present

Brig. Gen. (ret) Douglas Richardson, presents Art Dees, former 53rd Wing honorary commander, with a coin after finding out he was born on the exact day as the wing was activated during the wing’s 70th birthday celebration Feb. 3 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. General Richardson was commander of the 53rd Wing from 1998 to 2000. The wing was activated Jan. 15, 1941. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Oak leaf row

A row of 53rd Wing lieutenant colonels listen to guest speaker Brig. Gen. (ret) Douglas Richardson at the wing’s 70th birthday celebration Feb. 3 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The wing hosted a ceremony and cookout and a mini-airshow featuring six of the aircraft types that are flown by the wing. The wing was activated Jan. 15, 1941. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Speaking of MLK

Chaplain Col. Wilford Bristol, Air Force Special Operations Command chaplain, speaks to Team Eglin members at a Martin Luther King Jr. event Jan. 12 at Eglin's West gate chapel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sachel Seabrook)

Measured runner

The Medical Motion Gait Analysis System assesses a runner’s form and technique to improve efficiency of their energy expenditure and reduce the risk of injury. The system and other new features will be on display during the HAWC’s open house, Jan. 20. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Big Orange

The sun begins to rise at Post'l Point prior to Eglin's first-ever Polar Bear swim Jan. 7. More than 100 Team Eglin members braved the 34 degree temperatures and waded into Choctawhatchee Bay, including the 96th Air Base Wing commander and command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

No effect

Coast Guard Station Destin members seemed immune to the chilled waters having a game of catch during Eglin’s first-ever Polar Bear swim, held at Post’l Point, Jan. 7. More than 100 Team Eglin members braved the 34 degree temperatures and waded into Choctawhatchee Bay, including the 96th Air Base Wing commander and command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

How cold was it?

Col. Sal Nodjomian, 96th Air Base Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Tom Westermeyer, command chief, return to land after taking part in Eglin’s first-ever Polar Bear swim, held at Post’l Point, Jan. 7. More than 100 braved the 34 degree temperatures and waded into Choctawhatchee Bay, including the Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 and members of the Coast Guard Station Destin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Into the breach

Team Eglin members rush into the chilly waters of Choctawhatchee Bay during Eglin’s first-ever Polar Bear swim, held at Post’l Point, Jan. 7. More than 100 braved the 34 degree temperatures and took a dip including the 96th Air Base Wing commander and command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Cup o' Joe

A Team Eglin member stirs up a coffee after a cold morning dip at Eglin’s first-ever Polar Bear swim, held at Post’l Point, Jan. 7. More than 100 Team Eglin members braved the 34 degree temperatures and waded into Choctawhatchee Bay, including the 96th Air Base Wing commander and command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Getting street smart

Scott Neusch and Ronnie Garcia, Street Smart presenters, demonstrate various procedures by which a patient would be prepared for ambulance travel with the help of a volunteer, Senior Airman Cody Skipper, 96th Medical Support Squadron. The demo was held during the Street Smart Safety Campaign, held at the enlisted hall Dec. 9. Personnel in attendance were encouraged to make safe choices while driving during the holiday season, and were shown graphic examples of unfortunate people who chose to drive while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kevin Gaddie)