Eglin volunteers honored at ice cream social

Paul McShane, the region 9 vice-president of the National Exchange Club, and Brig. Gen. David Harris, the Air Armament Center vice commander, enjoy ice cream cones following an awards ceremony at the Volunteer Appreciation Ice Cream Social April 5 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Along with McShane, the other recipients were Amy Burgess, 33rd Maintenance Squadron; Ricki McWilliams, 96th Force Support Squadron; and Nancy Gerig, a Family Services Center volunteer. The volunteers were recognized for their efforts in the military and local communities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kevin Gaddie)

Cruising

William Wilson and Drew Hamilton of Team Dinstar row to victory at the cardboard boat regatta race March 31 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Eight teams competed at this year's race. (Courtesy photo/Senior Airman Mitchell Forde)

Ready to ride

Team Eglin Safety hosts its 5th Annual Motorcycle Safety Rally April 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron Hanger, Bldg. 244 adjacent to the Eglin Climatic Laboratory on Eglin Blvd. The event will consists of: Blessing of the bikes, best bike competition, guest speakers, Grant's gauntlet ride, group rides, motorcycle display/demo’s, aircraft static display and door prizes. This free event is open to All military, retired military, DoD civilians and DoD contractors in the local area and region to include Tyndall AFB and Pensacola NAS. For more information, call Tech. Sgt. Kate Langley AAC/SEG, 882-7356, Staff Sgt. Cory Krick, 1st SOMXS, 883-4640, or Joe Bailey 53 WG/SEG, 882-5734. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Randy Gon)

HW

Herschel Walker will visit Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Airmen March 22. (Courtesy photo)

Getting financially strong

Ronn Hoover, the Florida Office of Financial Regulation area financial manager, offers information to Senior Airman Gregory Hurd, a member of the 33rd Fighter Wing, at the financial fitness expo at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 23. More than 15 local agencies were on hand to heighten Eglin personnel’s financial awareness and knowledge with booklets, pamphlets, advice and giveaways. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kevin Gaddie)

AFRL’s newest facility

Dr. John Wilcox, Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate director, and Dr. David Lambert, a senior mechanical engineer at the AFRL Munitions Directorate damage mechanical branch, give an overview of the new High Pressure Particulate Physics Facility at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 6. The facility was built to enhance the role of science and technology in smart munitions development. It contains a 60-mm smooth bore gun, complemented with high-resolution, high-precision, time-resolved diagnostics for use with various imaging technologies. The gun will be able to launch a few kilogram mass at high speed and will address basic questions on material behavior, as it relates to munition weapon systems and weapon effects. (Courtesy photo)

Pass & review

Lt. Col. David Berke salutes his new squadron as members of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 501 march by at the end of his change of command ceremony Feb. 3 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

A Marine family

Maj. Chad Vaughn and his family stand in front of the F-35B Lightning II joint strike fighter while watching the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 501 change of command ceremony Feb. 3 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Final salute

Lt. Col. James Wellons gives his final salute to the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 501 during the squadron’s change of command ceremony Feb. 3 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Wellons helped stand the squadron up in April 2010. It currently has approximately 89 Marines here. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Guarding the color

Marines from the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 501 move the colors during the squadron’s change of command ceremony Feb. 3 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The squadron stood up in April 2010 and currently has approximately 89 Marines here. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Tubing

A Marine tuba player from the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, performs prior to the Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 change of command ceremony Feb. 3 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The band is headquartered at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

View from the band

Drum Major Gunnery Sgt. Victor Miranda stands by the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band during the Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 change of command ceremony Feb. 3 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The band is headquartered at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Two for the Chiefs

Curtis Palmer, a member of the Chiefs’ basketball team, goes for a lay-up in the annual Eagles versus Chiefs basketball game Jan. 27. The Eagles won for the second straight year, 50-40. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kevin Gaddie)

Braces for support

Tech. Sgt. Shannon Calhoun, a member of the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, hammers support braces under the new Fisher House gazebo’s roof Jan. 27. The $10,000, 10- by 20-foot gazebo was donated by retired Air Force Col. Bill Mann and his family. The Fisher House is one of a network of donated comfort homes built on major military bases and Veterans Administration centers, where families can stay while a loved one is receiving medical treatment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kevin Gaddie)

Eglin Home Front heroes honored

Col. Sal Nodjomian, the 96th Air Base Wing commander, pins a “Home Front Hero” blue star medal on Brayden Hall Jan. 5. The Home Front Hero award recognizes children for their contributions to their parents’ successes in the military. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kevin Gaddie)

Eglin Home Front heroes honored

Col. Sal Nodjomian, the 96th Air Base Wing commander, pins a “Home Front Hero” blue star medal on Nayan Harper Jan. 5. The Home Front Hero award recognizes children for their contributions to their parents’ successes in the military. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kevin Gaddie)

46th Ops gives

Senior Airman Adam Phair and Airman 1st Class Charles McClung, of the 46th Operations Group, finish wrapping gifts for their adopted family Dec. 15 at Bruner Middle School. Squadrons from the 46th Operations Group adopted 14 needy families from the school and provided them with food and gifts for the holidays. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

46th Ops gives

Maj. Robert Tournay, Capt. Donald McCaffery and Capt. Doug Oltmer, of the 46th Weather Flight, set out gifts for their adopted family Dec.15 at Bruner Middle School. Squadrons from the 46th Operations Group adopted 14 needy families from the school and provided them with food and gifts for the holidays. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Cookie Caper

Brig. Gen. David Harris, the Air Armament Center vice-commander, leads a group of volunteers in bagging cookies for delivery to dorm residents at this year’s “Team Eglin Holiday Cookie Caper”at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Dec. 7. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kevin Gaddie)

Check my list Santa

Santa listens to what children want for Christmas at the West Gate chapel Dec. 2 after the official tree lighting ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The ceremony included carols sung by Eglin Elementary students and the announcement of the Christmas card contest winners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sachel Seabrook)

So many options

Ashley Walker searches for the perfect toy for her 2-year-old daughter at the 8th annual toy distribution Nov. 30 at the Airman’s attic. Members of all services up to the grade of E-5, lined up to find the perfect gift for their children. More than 4,000 toys were donated for the event, helping more than 200 families in the Eglin community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sachel Seabrook)

Toy Wonderland

Volunteers became Santa's elves organizing more than 4,000 donated toys during the 8th annual toy distribution at the Airman's Attic Nov. 30. More than 200 families in the Eglin community were helped. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sachel Seabrook)

A Pile of Toys

Volunteers became Santa's elves in organizing more than 4,000 donated toys during the 8th annual toy distribution at the Airman's Attic Nov. 30. More than 200 families in the Eglin community were helped. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sachel Seabrook)

Potatoe Head

Service members were on hand to help families pick out gifts at the 8th annual toy distribution Nov. 30 at the Airman’s Attic. More than 4,000 toys were donated for the event, helping more than 200 families in the Eglin community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sachel Seabrook)