High steppin'

“The High Steppers,” a local group of patriotic community members, perform show dance and tap numbers for the audience at the “Because We Care” program at the Eglin Youth Center gym March 16. The event featured activities and information for children who have or will have a military parent deployed in 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kevin Gaddie)

New club

The first First-Friday in almost eight months drew a crowd and corresponded with the grand opening of the Eglin Club March 4. The newly renovated club will eventually incorporate the enlisted club as well and will be open as an all-ranks facility. (U.S. Air Force photo/Joshua Bausch)

Masked Airmen

Airmen ensure their masks are properly sealed during the Phase II exercise Feb. 24 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Phase II included self-aid and buddy care, weapons, and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive training. Airmen learned the proper procedures for self-aid and buddy care, field stripping a weapon and also how to wear and work in their chemical gear and gas masks. Three chalks of Eglin Airmen participated in Phase I and II exercises as part of an Operational Readiness Exercise throughout the week of Feb. 22-25. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Securing an Airman

Staff Sgt. Peter Torres, 96th Civil Engineer Squadron, ensures an Airman’s chemical suit is sealed and secured during the Phase II exercise Feb. 24 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Phase II included self-aid and buddy care, weapons, and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive training. Airmen learned the proper procedures for self-aid and buddy care, field stripping a weapon and also how to wear and work in their chemical gear and gas masks. Three chalks of Eglin Airmen participated in Phase I and II exercises as part of an Operational Readiness Exercise throughout the week of Feb. 22-25. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Masked wingman

Staff Sgt. Anthony Wright, 96th Communications Squadron, has his gas mask adjusted by Staff Sgt. Jason Singer, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, during the Phase II exercise Feb. 24 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Phase II included self-aid and buddy care, weapons, and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive training. Airmen learned the proper procedures for self-aid and buddy care, field stripping a weapon and also how to wear and work in their chemical gear and gas masks. Three chalks of Eglin Airmen participated in Phase I and II exercises as part of an Operational Readiness Exercise throughout the week of Feb. 22-25. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Pull up

Staff Sgt. Alicia Muro, 46th Operations Support Squadron, pulls on her rubber chemical boots during the Phase II exercise Feb. 24 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Phase II included self-aid and buddy care, weapons, and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive training. Airmen learned the proper procedures for self-aid and buddy care, field stripping a weapon and also how to wear and work in their chemical gear and gas masks. Three chalks of Eglin Airmen participated in Phase I and II exercises as part of an Operational Readiness Exercise throughout the week of Feb. 22-25. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)