MWD memorial

Security forces Airmen from the 96th Air Base Wing and Soldiers from the 7th Special Forces Group were in attendance at the military working dog memorial ceremony held for IQ, one of Eglin’s K-9s, at the Air Force Armament Museum, Dec. 1. IQ died unexpectedly Nov. 6 of bloat, a stomach condition. He joined the Air Force in March 2010 and came to Eglin in Nov. 2010. He was fully trained and qualified by his partner, Staff Sgt. Brandon Hardy, of the 96th Security Forces Squadron, in May. At the memorial, Hardy said IQ’s name fit him perfectly and he served his country well. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

MWD memorial

Military working dogs and their handlers formed a half-circle around the military working dog memorial at a ceremony for IQ, one of Eglin’s K-9s, at the Air Force Armament Museum, Dec. 1. IQ died unexpectedly Nov. 6 of bloat, a stomach condition. He joined the Air Force in March 2010 and came to Eglin in Nov. 2010. He was fully trained and qualified by his partner, Staff Sgt. Brandon Hardy, of the 96th Security Forces Squadron, in May. At the memorial, Hardy said IQ’s name fit him perfectly and he served his country well. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

MWD memorial

Master Sgt. Steven Bicknell, of the 919th Maintenance Squadron, plays ‘Amazing Grace’ on the bagpipes during the military working dog memorial ceremony held for IQ, one of Eglin’s K-9s, at the Air Force Armament Museum, Dec. 1. IQ died unexpectedly Nov. 6 of bloat, a stomach condition. He joined the Air Force in March 2010 and came to Eglin in Nov. 2010. IQ was fully trained and qualified by his partner, Staff Sgt. Brandon Hardy, of the 96th Security Forces Squadron, in May. At the memorial, Hardy said IQ’s name fit him perfectly and he served his country well. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Parenting class

Dr. Thomas Phelan, Ph. D., a clinical psychologist with more than 30 years experience working with children, adults and families, offers guidance in raising both young children and adolescents, at the two parenting classes held at the Enlisted Hall Nov. 16. (Courtesy photo)

Veteran's Day

The Junior-ROTC from Walton High School presents the colors at Walton Middle School's Veteran's Day celebration Nov. 10. (Courtesy photo)

Army EOD Veteran's Day walk

Staff Sgt. Tannia Dillon, of the Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training Detachment, leads a group of Army EOD techs by Lewis Middle School during the Veteran's Day Walk Nov. 11 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Army EOD techs took turns walking from Eglin to the EOD Memorial in the 79-pound bomb suit in two-person teams. The detachment commander and sergeant major walked the first mile. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Army EOD Veteran's Day walk

Members of the Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training Detachment begin the Veteran's Day Walk Nov. 11 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Army EOD techs took turns walking from Eglin to the EOD Memorial in the 79-pound bomb suit in two-person teams. The detachment commander and sergeant major walked the first mile. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Army EOD Veteran's Day walk

Staff Sgt. Tannia Dillon, of the Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training Detachment, carries the guidon during the Veteran's Day Walk Nov. 11 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Army EOD techs took turns walking from Eglin to the EOD Memorial in the 79-pound bomb suit in two-person teams. The detachment commander and sergeant major walked the first mile. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Army EOD Veteran's Day walk

Sgt. Maj. Patrick Standley, of the Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training Detachment, puts on the EOD bomb-suit to start the Veteran's Day Walk Nov. 11 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Army EOD techs took turns walking from Eglin to the EOD Memorial in the 79-pound bomb suit in two-person teams. The detachment commander and sergeant major walked the first mile. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Marine Corp birthday

Master Gunnery Sgt. (ret.) Stanley Kennedy and Lt. Col. James Wellons, Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 commander, stand at attention as 1st. Lt. Michael Harper plays the Marines Hymn on the bagpipes during the Marine Corp birthday cake cutting ceremony Nov. 10 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The ceremony was held by the men and women of the VMFAT-501. (Photo by Marine Staff Sgt. Stacey Ann Viner)

Eglin Elementary remembers veterans

Girl and boy scouts fold the American flag during the annual Veteran's Day ceremony at the All Wars Memorial Nov. 8 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. More than 400 students attended the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sachel Seabrook)

Eglin Elementary remembers veterans

Eglin Elementary students participate in a moment of silence honoring fallen heroes during the annual Veteran's Day ceremony at the All Wars Memorial Nov. 8 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. More than 400 students attended the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sachel Seabrook)

Eglin Elementary remembers veterans

Students from Eglin Elementary show off their American pride during a Veterans Day ceremony at the All Wars Memorial at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 8. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sachel Seabrook)

Eglin Elementary remembers veterans

Students from Eglin Elementary show off their American pride during a Veterans Day ceremony at the All Wars Memorial at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 8. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sachel Seabrook)

Eglin Elementary remembers veterans

Cmdr. Scott Kartvedt, Strike Fighter Squadron 101, fits a new ‘pilot’ for her helmet during a Veterans Day ceremony at the All Wars Memorial at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 8. More than 400 students attended the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sachel Seabrook)

Eglin Elementary remembers veterans

Girl and boy scouts fold the flag during a Veterans Day ceremony at the All Wars Memorial at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 8. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sachel Seabrook)

ORI

Eglin underwent an Operational Readiness Inspection last week. The base received an overall excellent rating in all four of the specific areas from Air Force Materiel Command. The areas were positioning the force, employing the force, sustaining the force and the ability to survive and operate. More than 200 people were recognized for their efforts during the inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo/Harry Veil.)

ORI

Eglin underwent an Operational Readiness Inspection last week. The base received an overall excellent rating in all four of the specific areas from Air Force Materiel Command. The areas were positioning the force, employing the force, sustaining the force and the ability to survive and operate. More than 200 people were recognized for their efforts during the inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo/Harry Veil.)

ORI

Eglin underwent an Operational Readiness Inspection last week. The base received an overall excellent rating in all four of the specific areas from Air Force Materiel Command. The areas were positioning the force, employing the force, sustaining the force and the ability to survive and operate. More than 200 people were recognized for their efforts during the inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo/Harry Veil.)

ORI

Eglin underwent an Operational Readiness Inspection last week. The base received an overall excellent rating in all four of the specific areas from Air Force Materiel Command. The areas were positioning the force, employing the force, sustaining the force and the ability to survive and operate. More than 200 people were recognized for their efforts during the inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo/Harry Veil.)

Secure the body

Firefighters from the 96th Civil Engineer Group place an automobile crash ‘victim’ onto a spinal board for hospital transportation, during a ‘Jaws of Life’ demonstration at the base exchange Oct. 14 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The demonstration simulated how firefighters rescue victims involved in an automobile crash as part of Fire Prevention Week. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kevin Gaddie)

Raise the roof

Firefighters from the 96th Civil Engineer Group cut off and lift a car’s roof in a simulated rescue of an automobile crash ‘victim’, during a ‘Jaws of Life’ demonstration at the base exchange Oct. 14 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The demonstration simulated how firefighters rescue victims involved in an automobile crash as part of Fire Prevention Week. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kevin Gaddie)

7 SFG opens new home to community

A member of the Army's Black Daggers demonstration team passes by 7th Special Forces Group's headquarters flag on his way to the parade field at the beginning of the group's open house and ribbon cutting Oct. 14. After the ceremony, attendees toured grounds, got to check out the state-of-the-art equipment and witnessed Army demonstrations. The open house concluded a six-year journey for the group who left Fort Bragg, N.C., as a result of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure process. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

7 SFG opens new home to community

Capt. Luis Etienne, of the 7th Special Forces Group, gives his daughter, Ella-Marie, a kiss during the 7th Special Forces Group's ribbon cutting ceremony and open house Oct. 14. Attendees toured grounds, got to check out the state-of-the-art equipment and witnessed Army demonstrations. The open house concluded a six-year journey for the group who left Fort Bragg, N.C., as a result of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure process. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)