Commandant

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, was the guest speaker at this year’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal memorial ceremony May 7 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Fifteen new names were added to the memorial wall this year. The total, which includes all services, now stands at 269. The Marine Corps added eight names to their wall this year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Sniper movement

Army Rangers participate in a down pilot demonstration at the 6th Ranger Training Battalion's 60th anniversary open house May 7. Thousands of visitors came out to shoot military weapons, get their faces painted and watch Army Ranger training demonstrations. Proceeds raised by the open house were donated to the Emerald Coast Fisher House. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sachel Seabrook)

Solemn salute

Staff Sgt. Lindsay Ahonen, 366th Training Squadron Det. 3, salutes Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz after passing him a flag during the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Memorial ceremony May 7, 2011, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. General Schwartz presented flags to the widows of two fallen EOD Airmen from last year during the ceremony -- Senior Airmen Michael Buras and Daniel Johnson. Fifteen new names were added to the memorial wall this year. The total, which includes all services, now stands at 269. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Heritage

Tech. Sgt. Malia Earle, 46th Maintenance Operations Squadron, attended the Asian-Pacific Heritage kick-off May 2 at Eglin's Post'l Point. The month-long celebration will have a middle school art contest, Asian flare dancing at the BX May 7, basketball tournament May 20, dorm luau May 22 and will conclude with the "Taste of Asia" luncheon May 25. For more information, call 883-7634. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Ready to run

Lines of motorcycles sit ready to ride during Eglin’s Motorcycle Safety Day event, April 21. The event brought out more than 600 riders to participate in safety discussions, a riding skills course and group ride. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sachel Seabrook)

Lean into it

A rider takes his motorcycle through a series of turns at Eglin’s Motorcycle Safety Day event, April 21. The event brought out more than 600 riders to participate in safety discussions, a riding skills course and group ride. (U.S. Air Force photo/Irene Freiberg)