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Honorary commander water survival training

Mario Mardones, 96th Civil Engineer Squadron, exits the water after experiencing the 96th Test Wing’s honorary commanders’ aircrew water survival orientation at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Sept. 23. Designed for training pilots in the use of water survival equipment after an ejection over the sea or an emergency landing, the exercises provide an interactive environment for community members to work with Airmen. The honorary commander program pairs civic leaders and wing leadership together to exchange ideas and educate civilians about Air Force life. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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Honored through Dance

Staff Sgt. Penelope Patterson, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, performs a liturgical dance at the African American Heritage Luncheon Feb. 22 at the enlisted club. An expression of prayer or worship, liturgical dance is a tradition in the African American culture. The luncheon, attended by more than 100 people, honored African American soldiers who fought in the Civil War. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sachel Seabrook)

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Honoring EOD

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz salutes a family member of a fallen explosive ordnance disposal Airman during the annual EOD Memorial Ceremony May 5, 2012, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Schwartz was the guest speaker at the event that honored 18 EOD technicians, five of which were Airmen. With the new names added, there are now 287 names inscribed on the memorial wall. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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Honoring EOD

Staff Sgt. Sarah Snyder, of the 366th Training Squadron Det. 3, brings Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz a folded flag to present to a family member of a fallen explosive ordnance disposal Airman during the annual EOD Memorial Ceremony May 5, 2012, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Schwartz was the guest speaker at the event that honored 18 EOD technicians, five of which were Airmen. With the new names added, there are now 287 names inscribed on the memorial wall. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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Honoring the fallen

Staff Sgt. Sabrina Nicholson, a 96th Test Wing firefighter, places a ribbon with the help of Kevin Remedies, the 96 Test Wing assistant fire chief. Fire Department civilians and service members, ascended 11 stories carrying ribbons with the names of the 343 firefighters killed on Sept. 11, 2001. The event ended on top of the tower with participants hanging the ribbons over the balcony on either side of the American Flag. (U.S. Air Force photo/Randy Gon)

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Honoring the fallen

Amber Turek, a 96th Test Wing firefighter, adds another ribbon to the rope held by Mark Giuliano, the 96 Test Wing fire chief. Fire department civilians and service members, ascended 11 stories carrying ribbons with the names of the 343 firefighters killed on Sept. 11, 2001. The event ended on top of the tower with participants hanging the ribbons over the balcony on either side of the American Flag. (U.S. Air Force photo/Randy Gon)

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Horsing around

A little boy goes for a horseback ride at the Team Eglin Picnic at Post’l Point June 10. Eglin personnel and their families enjoyed an afternoon complete with food, beverages and activities, including a water slide, bouncy house, climbing wall, face painting and horseback riding. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kevin Gaddie)

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Horton Hangar name unveiling

Lt. Col. (ret.) Dick Cole and Master Sgt. (ret.) Wes Fields unveil the newly named Horton Hangar, atop the Horton J-Primes Test Facility Feb. 23 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The hangar was named for Master Sgt. Edwin Horton, one of the original “Doolittle’s Raiders,” who, along with Cole, was part of a precedence-setting bombing mission of the Japanese mainland in World War II. Sergeant Horton served in the Army, Air Force and civil service for more than 45 years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kevin Gaddie)

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Hospital construction project

Col. Gary Walker, the 96th Medical Group commander, speaks to the crowd about the new hospital realignment project at the ground-breaking ceremony of the medical annex building June 28 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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Hot air/cold room

Hot exhaust wafts up from the test vehicle into the 20-degree McKinley Climatic Lab chamber during testing of a new ice tire by Goodyear, Sept. 9 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The company demonstrated the tire’s snow traction and ice braking capabilities to potential customers from Northern U.S. states and Canada as well as media. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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Hot Caddy

A Cadillac sedan goes up in flames Nov. 30 on the Eglin Air Force Base range. The controlled detonation was to set a scene for the FBI’s large vehicle bomb post-blast school this week. State and county law enforcement, along with Marine and Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians, learned the proper procedures to investigate and maintain a large scale vehicle explosion. The week-long course was the first ever held on Eglin and the largest in the U.S. with 67 students. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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How cold was it?

Col. Sal Nodjomian, 96th Air Base Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Tom Westermeyer, command chief, return to land after taking part in Eglin’s first-ever Polar Bear swim, held at Post’l Point, Jan. 7. More than 100 braved the 34 degree temperatures and waded into Choctawhatchee Bay, including the Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 and members of the Coast Guard Station Destin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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Hugs

A puppy looks for some love her master during the Eglin Air Force Base Pet Show May 22. The pet show was dominated by canines this year with dogs of all sizes populating the sidewalks in front of the Enlisted Hall. Pet Welfare had animals available for adoption and vendors had pet clothes and scarves available for sale. 96th Security Forces Squadron military working dogs were also on hand. The winners were “Bear," (Best trick), “Bella” (Best costume), "Scruffy," (Most Unique) and "Ripley," (Best in show.) (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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Herschel Walker will visit Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Airmen March 22. (Courtesy photo)

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In memory

Aliza reads the bio of her father, Tech. Sgt. Matthew Schwartz, a fallen explosive ordnance disposal Airman being honored at the 43rd Annual Explosive Ordnance Disposal Memorial Ceremony May 5, 2012, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz was the guest speaker for the event that honored the technical sergeant and 17 EOD technicians. With the new names added, there are now 287 names inscribed on the memorial wall. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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In memory

A Marine widow accepts an American Flag flown over the Explosive Ordnance Disposal memorial during the annual 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 the wall – Staff Sgt.s Adam Perkins, Joshua Cullins, Jordan Emrick, Gunnery Sgt.s Christopher Eastman, Floyd Holley, Justin Schmalstieg, Master Sgt. Daniel Fedder and Sgt. Jason Smith. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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In remembrance

Colonel Arthur Tomassetti, 33rd Fighter Wing vice commander, speaks with Bridget Brooks, 36th Electronic Warfare Squadron (far left), prior to the ceremony marking the 14th anniversary of the Khobar Towers tragedy at the memorial on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., June 25. Mrs. Brooks lost her son, Airman 1st Class Joseph Rimkus, in the attack. Almost 100 friends, family and current members of the 33rd Fighter Wing gathered for a remembrance ceremony here near the memorial dedicated to the heroism of 12 Airmen lost. The 33rd FW suffered 105 wounded personnel and accounted for 12 of the 19 Airmen killed in the Khobar Towers terrorist attack June 25, 1996. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

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In remembrance

Members of the 96th Air Base Wing honor guard rifle team stand at the ready prior to the ceremony, that marked the 14th anniversary of the Khobar Towers tragedy, at the memorial on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., June 25. Almost 100 friends, family and current members of the 33rd Fighter Wing gathered for a remembrance ceremony near the memorial dedicated to the heroism of 12 Airmen lost. The 33rd FW suffered 105 wounded personnel and accounted for 12 of the 19 Airmen killed in the Khobar Towers terrorist attack June 25, 1996. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

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In remembrance

A Marine Corps captain salutes during a ceremony, that marked the 14th anniversary of the Khobar Towers tragedy, at the memorial on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., June 25. Almost 100 friends, family and current members of the 33rd Fighter Wing gathered for a remembrance ceremony near the memorial dedicated to the heroism of 12 Airmen lost. The 33rd FW suffered 105 wounded personnel and accounted for 12 of the 19 Airmen killed in the Khobar Towers terrorist attack June 25, 1996. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

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In remembrance

Family members of the victims of the Khobar Towers bombing listen to the National Anthem during a ceremony, which marked the 14th anniversary of the tragedy, June 25 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Almost 100 friends, family and current members of the 33rd Fighter Wing gathered for a remembrance ceremony near the memorial dedicated to the heroism of 12 Airmen lost. The 33rd FW suffered 105 wounded personnel and accounted for 12 of the 19 Airmen killed in the Khobar Towers terrorist attack June 25, 1996. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

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