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Prescribed burn maintains ecosystem, mission flexibility

Flames spread during a prescribed burn Jan. 25 at White Point Recreation Area on the Eglin reservation in Florida. Prescribed fires maintain the base's ecosystem in its pristine state, reduce dangerous buildup of understory and enable maximum flexibility to conduct test and training missions without causing catastrophic wildfires.The Fire Management division here applies prescribed fire to an average of 90,000 acres annually.

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Prescribed burn maintains ecosystem, mission flexibility

Nathan Price, an Air Force Civil Engineer Center wildland fire management specialist, walks through an access road during a prescribed burn Jan. 25 at White Point Recreation Area on the Eglin reservation in Florida. Prescribed fires maintain the base's ecosystem in its pristine state, reduce dangerous buildup of understory and enable maximum flexibility to conduct test and training missions without causing catastrophic wildfires.The Fire Management division here applies prescribed fire to an average of 90,000 acres annually.

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Prescribed burn maintains ecosystem, mission flexibility

Keith Hawk, an Air Force Civil Engineer Center prescribed fire specialist radio communicates his position during a prescribed burn Jan. 25 at White Point Recreation Area on the Eglin reservation in Florida. Prescribed fires maintain the base's ecosystem in its pristine state, reduce dangerous buildup of understory and enable maximum flexibility to conduct test and training missions without causing catastrophic wildfires.The Fire Management division here applies prescribed fire to an average of 90,000 acres annually.

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Prescribed burn maintains ecosystem, mission flexibility

Air Force Civil Engineer Center wildland fire managers monitor a prescribed burn Jan. 25 at White Point Recreation Area on the Eglin reservation in Florida. Prescribed fires maintain the base's ecosystem in its pristine state, reduce dangerous buildup of understory and enable maximum flexibility to conduct test and training missions without causing catastrophic wildfires.The Fire Management division here applies prescribed fire to an average of 90,000 acres annually.

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Prescribed burn maintains ecosystem, mission flexibility

Air Force Civil Engineer Center wildland fire managers walk through an access road during a prescribed burn Jan. 25 at White Point Recreation Area on the Eglin reservation in Florida. Prescribed fires maintain the base's ecosystem in its pristine state, reduce dangerous buildup of understory and enable maximum flexibility to conduct test and training missions without causing catastrophic wildfires.The Fire Management division here applies prescribed fire to an average of 90,000 acres annually.

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Prescribed burn maintains ecosystem, mission flexibility

Air Force Civil Engineer Center wildland fire managers review a map during a prescribed burn Jan. 25 at White Point Recreation Area on the Eglin reservation in Florida. Prescribed fires maintain the base's ecosystem in its pristine state, reduce dangerous buildup of understory and enable maximum flexibility to conduct test and training missions without causing catastrophic wildfires.The Fire Management division here applies prescribed fire to an average of 90,000 acres annually.

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Prescribed burns maintain ecosystem, mission flexibility

A warning sign sits at the edge of the Eglin reservation during a prescribed burn at White Point Recreation Area in Florida.The 96th Civil Engineer Group's Fire Management division applies prescribed fire to an average of 90,000 acres annually. Prescribed fires maintain the base's ecosystem in its pristine state, reduce dangerous buildup of understory and enable maximum flexibility to conduct test and training missions without causing catastrophic wildfires.(U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

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Present

Senior Airman Shaun Cummings presents the 33rd Maintenance Squadron guidon during the 33rd Maintenance Group change of command ceremony July 22 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Col. Mark Fluker took command of the group from Marine Col. Laura Sampsel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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Present arms

Group banners are displayed during a presentation of arms as part of the 46th Test Wing change of command ceremony July 22 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Col. Colin Miller took command of the wing from Col. Michael Brewer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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Present arms

A member of the Patriot Guard watches as the flag is presented during the National Anthem at the POW/MIA ceremony Sept. 17 at the Air Armament Museum. The ceremony paid tribute to those military members who have yet to return home from defending America. The event was hosted by the 96th Air Base Wing and featured guest speakers, honor guard procedures and a flyover by the 46th Test Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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Pretty in Powederpuff Pink

The 96th Force Support Squadron and 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron played in the 1st Turkey Bowl powderpuff football game Nov. 17. Team LRS took home the trophy with a score of 9-6 over Team FSS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sachel Seabrook)

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Prevent cavity bugs in kids

Maj. (Dr.) Bradley Harrelson, 96th Dental Squadron oral and maxillofacial surgeon, speaks to kids during a children's dental health month observance. Harrelson's alter ego is a high-spirited dentist who juggles and uses humor to teach the importance of dental health and oral hygiene. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

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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.)

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Pulled Pork for Support

The Northwest Florida Blood Services mobile unit was on hand for Airmen and civilians to donate blood in the name of Tech. Sgt. Eric Olafsen. The sergeant is fighting leukemia at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, Fla. The fundraiser will help raise money needed to offset additional costs to the family incurring while Sergeant Olafsen undergoes treatment. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)

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Pumpkin toss

To raise funds for the Combined Federal Campaign, 53rd Wing members carry their recently purchased five-dollar pumpkins to the edge of Bldg. 350 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. for the 9th Annual Pumpkin Toss, Nov. 6. Proceeds from the event, go to a CFC charity. (U.S. Air Force photo/Randy Gon)

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Pumpkin toss

Col. David Hicks, the 53rd Wing commander, tosses a pumpkin off of Bldg. 350 toward a target on the ground during the 9th Annual Pumpkin Toss at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 6. Participants paid $5 for each toss. Proceeds from the event, went to a Combined Federal Campign charity. (U.S. Air Force photo/Randy Gon)

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Pumpkin toss

A Team Eglin member tosses a pumpkin off of Bldg. 350 toward a target on the ground during the 9th Annual Pumpkin Toss at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 6. Participants paid $5 for each toss. Proceeds from the event, went to a Combined Federal Campign charity. (U.S. Air Force photo/Randy Gon)

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Pumpkin toss

A Team Eglin member tosses a pumpkin off of Bldg. 350 toward a target on the ground during the 9th Annual Pumpkin Toss at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 6. Participants paid $5 for each toss. Proceeds from the event, went to a Combined Federal Campign charity. (U.S. Air Force photo/Randy Gon)

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Purple haze

An Army Ranger squad passes through a smoke screen during the 6th Ranger Training Battalion's 60th Anniversary Open House event, May 7. The event was a chance for the public to learn how Rangers train and operate in extreme situations. The event displays showed dive equipment, weapons, a reptile zoo and zodiac boats. The demonstrations showed off hand-to-hand combat, a parachute jump, a down-pilot scenario and others. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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Push it

An Army recruiter shows the proper way to perform a push-up April 11 at the Eglin 75th Anniversary Air Show. More than 125,000 were in attendance for the show April 10-11, enjoying a variety of aerial performances and static displays. This was Eglin’s first open house since 2007 and was timed to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the installation. The Thunderbirds, Army Black Daggers, an F-22A Raptor demo and "Tora, Tora, Tora" were some of the highlights of the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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