Charging home

Nick Clark, a Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team player, turns for home plate as his Northwest Florida Military Softball opponent fields the ball at the Morgan Sports Center in Destin, Fla., Nov. 3rd. WWAST, consisting of service members who have lost limbs in battle, joined players from Eglin Air Force Base, Hurlburt Field and the Army 7th Special Forces Group, for a softball game in an effort to raise awareness of the sacrifices and resilience of military members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Randy Gon)

Face off

The Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team, consisting of service members who have lost limbs in battle, face off with players from the Northwest Florida Armed Services Softball Team during the opening ceremony at the Morgan Sports Center in Destin, Fla., Nov. 3rd. The two teams played to raise awareness of the sacrifices and resilience of military members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Randy Gon)

Pumpkin toss

To raise funds for the Combined Federal Campaign, 53rd Wing members carry their recently purchased five-dollar pumpkins to the edge of Bldg. 350 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. for the 9th Annual Pumpkin Toss, Nov. 6. Proceeds from the event, go to a CFC charity. (U.S. Air Force photo/Randy Gon)

Pumpkin toss

Col. David Hicks, the 53rd Wing commander, tosses a pumpkin off of Bldg. 350 toward a target on the ground during the 9th Annual Pumpkin Toss at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 6. Participants paid $5 for each toss. Proceeds from the event, went to a Combined Federal Campign charity. (U.S. Air Force photo/Randy Gon)

Knowlan memorial

Maj. Garrett Knowlan’s widow, Megan, accepts the American flag flown over his burial at a memorial ceremony Nov. 5 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Knowlan died while participating in Air Force Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape training at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola. The memorial service brought family, friends and co-workers together to say their final goodbyes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Knowlan memorial

Maj. Garrett Knowlan’s widow, Megan, and his sister, Ericka Russell, listen to Taps during a memorial ceremony Nov. 5 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Knowlan died while participating in Air Force Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape training at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola. The memorial service brought family, friends and co-workers together to say their final goodbyes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Knowlan memorial

Photos and displays paying tribute to Maj. Garrett Knowlan’s career, family and life were on view at the memorial ceremony held for him, Nov. 5 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Knowlan died while participating in Air Force Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape training at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola. The memorial service brought family, friends and co-workers together to say their final goodbyes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Knowlan memorial

Brig. Gen. David Harris, the 96th Test Wing commander, speaks to the crowd during the memorial ceremony for their friend, Maj. Garrett Knowlan, the 96th Test Wing executive officer, Nov. 5 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Knowlan died while participating in Air Force Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape training at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola. The memorial service brought family, friends and co-workers together to say their final goodbyes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Knowlan memorial

The Eglin honor guard presents the colors during a memorial ceremony for Maj. Garrett Knowlan, the 96th Test Wing executive officer, Nov. 5. Knowlan died while participating in Air Force Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape training at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola. The memorial service brought family, friends and co-workers together to say their final goodbyes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Waiting for dinner

Zombie Amber moves toward her next “victim” at the first-ever Zombie Stomp run at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 3. More than 425 fearless runners braved zombie-infested woods, water and mud hazards and other obstacles over a 4.5 mile course. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Run for your life!

Runners jump in and run through a giant mud pit to escape the undead at the first-ever Zombie Stomp run at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 3. More than 425 fearless runners braved zombie-infested woods, water and mud hazards and other obstacles over a 4.5 mile course. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Zombie bus

A runner tries to escape a bus of the undead at the first-ever Zombie Stomp run at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 3. More than 425 fearless runners braved zombie-infested woods, water and mud hazards and other obstacles over a 4.5 mile course. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Run for your life!

Zombies chase down a runner at the first-ever Zombie Stomp run at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 3. More than 425 fearless runners braved zombie-infested woods, water and mud hazards and other obstacles over a 4.5 mile course. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Peek-a-boo

A zombie peeks around a tombstone waiting for a runner during the first-ever Zombie Stomp run at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 3. More than 425 fearless runners braved zombie-infested woods, water and mud hazards and other obstacles over a 4.5 mile course. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Spin move

Senior Airman Christopher Simmons, of the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, tries dodging his opponent in the 96th LRS non-commissioned officers versus Airmen two-hand-touch football game at the 96th Test Wing’s Wingman Day event Oct. 31 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Hundreds of Airmen and civilians participated in physical and non-physical challenges highlighting teamwork and resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Randy Gon)

Wingman day

An Airman directs her blindfolded team through a maze from a platform above the course at the 96th Test Wing’s Wingman Day event Oct. 31 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Hundreds of Airmen and civilians participated in physical and non-physical challenges highlighting teamwork and resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Wingman day

Senior Airman Erin McBride, of the 96th Medical Group, searches for another teammate at the 96th Test Wing’s Wingman Day event Oct. 31 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. McBride and her team had to arrange themselves in numbered order while blindfolded and without speaking. Hundreds of Airmen and civilians participated in physical and non-physical challenges highlighting teamwork and resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Wingman day

An Airman works on building a bridge out of sticks at the 96th Test Wing’s Wingman Day event Oct. 31 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Hundreds of Airmen and civilians participated in physical and non-physical challenges highlighting teamwork and resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Wingman day

An Airman leaps up for a catch at the ultimate Frisbee competition at the 96th Test Wing’s Wingman Day event Oct. 31 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Hundreds of Airmen and civilians participated in physical and non-physical challenges highlighting teamwork and resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Wingman day

An Airman looks for a teammate at the ultimate Frisbee competition at the 96th Test Wing’s Wingman Day event Oct. 31 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Hundreds of Airmen and civilians participated in physical and non-physical challenges highlighting teamwork and resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Douville EOD facility

A member of Tech. Sgt. Daniel Douville’s family stands to take a photo of the sign on the newly named explosive ordnance disposal building Oct. 30 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The building was named after Douville, a 96th EOD tech, who died in the line of duty during a deployment to Afghanistan in June 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

National Anthem

Col. Anthony Higdon, the 96th Civil Engineer Group commander, and the family of Tech. Sgt. Daniel Douville react to the National Anthem at the explosive ordnance disposal facility naming ceremony Oct. 30 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The building was named after Douville, a 96th EOD tech, who died in the line of duty during a deployment to Afghanistan in June 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Coming around

Airmen round the track during the 400-meter dash at a 96th Mission Support Group sports day Oct. 26 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Eglin Airmen participated in ultimate football, track and field events, softball and golf. The event helped raise money for the Combined Federal Campaign. (U.S. Air Force photo/Randy Gon)

Pet Welfare 30th Anniversary Open House

Sparky, the fire dog, holds one of the adoptable dogs during the Pet Welfare 30th Anniversary Open House Oct. 27th. Members of the 96th Test Wing Fire Department came out with Sparky to tour the shelter and talk to visitors. The event highlighted the mission of Pet Welfare, a no-kill, all-volunteer shelter. The shelter opened in 1982 with the primary mission of finding homes for the four-legged family members they are forced to leave behind. Visit www.petwelfare.net for more information. (Courtesy photo/Ashley M. Wright)