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.)