Eglin's new quad dorms

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- (From left) Col. David Maharrey, 96th Civil Engineer Group commander, Airman 1st Class Tamtra Chaison, 96th Security Forces Squadron, and Col. Bruce McClintock, 96th Air Base Wing commander cut the cermonial ribbon. The completion of the three-quad Dorm 18 was commemorated June 18, with a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by a tour of the rooms. Airmen from the 96th Security Forces Squadron and 96th Civil Engineer Group will be the first to occupy the new quad dorms.The The total cost of construction of the three dorm complex topped 13.5 million and the 96th Air Base Wing invested $10,000 in quality of life items like individual air control for each room and individual refrigerators. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

Sonicflood

Grammy-nominated worship band SONICFLOOd, sponsored by Eglin’s chapel ministries, entertained a crowd at Foster Stadium here May 9. The band, who debuted in 1999, produced eight albums and sold more than two million records, offered a free concert to military and provided the music for Mother’s Day contemporary service on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Chrissy Cuttita)

Sonic Flood

As SONICFLOOd plays their first set, Emma Reid dances in front of her family, including her father Staff Sgt. Eric Reid, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. The Grammy-nominated worship band , sponsored by Eglin’s chapel ministries, entertained a crowd at Foster Stadium here May 9. The band, who debuted in 1999, produced eight albums and sold more than two million records, offered a free concert to military and provided the music for Mother’s Day contemporary service on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Chrissy Cuttita)

Volunteer dollars

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Col. Bruce McClintock, 96th Air Base Wing commander, and Barbara Turney, Community Readiness manager, hold a check for nearly $3 million, representing the amount the based saved with Team Eglin volunteers. The check was presented at the Volunteer Recognition Ceremony on April 23 at the Officers' Club. (Air Force photo)

Eglin Library hosts Education Fair

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Amy Semenov, Air Force dependant, inquires opportunities to pursue a higher education at the Education Fair hosted at the Eglin Base Library April 9. The event brought together eight different colleges who set up booths with informational pamphlets and answer attendees' questions concerning continuing their education. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

Eglin Library hosts Education Fair

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The base education center here hosted the Eglin Education Fair April 9, at the Eglin Base Library. The event brought together eight different colleges to provide the opportunity another avenue to pursue a higher education. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)