Eglin pays tribute to fallen combat heroes
Dr. John Wilcox, Director of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Munitions Directorate, speaks to local media before the Roll Call Memorial Service at the Air Force Armament Museum near Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 22. The ceremony paid respect to 550 fallen Florida service members who died in the service of their country during conflicts ranging from World War II to the present. The event included the posting of the colors by Eglin’s Honor Guard, the reading of a congressional letter of appreciation and the recital of each name of the fallen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)