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The lab

The fuel temperature is taken prior to testing a gallon bottle of JP-8 jet fuel. Airmen in the Eglin fuels lab, part of the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, evaluate more than 200 aviation and ground fuel samples each month. These steps are taken to ensure water, additives and sediment amounts are at or below the proper levels. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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The lab

Airman 1st Class Troy Hall, with the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, delicately places a pad onto the filter. The pad is used to gather sediment contained in a gallon of JP-8. The pad is weighed before and after the fuel is filtered through it. The difference between the two weights is the amount of solids in the fuel. The weight needs to be at or below .5 milligrams per liter. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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The lab

The Airmen of the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron’s Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants flight keep Eglin’s fuel supply in motion. Eglin Airmen receive and test the fuel off the barge or truck, maintain it to make sure it’s clean and deliver it to be used for the Air Force mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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The lab

Airman 1st Class Troy Hall, with the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, takes a quart jar sample of JP-8 from an Air Force R-11 tanker truck to be tested in the Eglin fuels lab. Airmen in the Eglin fuels lab evaluate more than 200 aviation and ground fuel samples each month. These steps are taken to ensure water, additives and sediment amounts are at or below the proper levels. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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The pipeline

Large fuel filters used to clean the JP-8 jet fuel as it arrives to the base by barge are located at the edge of Weekly Bayou. The machine circulates the fuel at 1,200 gallons per minute before sending it into one of the bulk storage tanks. Eglin’s fuel is filtered twice before it is pumped into an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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COMACC visits Eglin

Tech. Sgt. Shawn Eubanks, a 33rd Maintenance Squadron maintainer, briefs Gen. Mike Hostage, the commander of Air Combat Command, about the new laptop used with the F-35 Lightning II, Nov. 30. The computer is remotely connected to the joint strike fighter and talks directly to the aircraft to help find and diagnose potential problems. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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COMACC visits Eglin

Master Sgt. Scott Grabham, from the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, briefs Gen. Mike Hostage, the commander of Air Combat Command, on the capabilities of the F-35 Lightning II, Nov. 30. The 33rd Fighter Wing, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is the only DOD unit to have the joint strike fighter in its inventory. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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COMACC visits Eglin

Gen. Mike Hostage, commander of Air Combat Command, speaks to enlisted Airmen of the 53rd Wing during his immersion visit at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 30. The general learned about the unique aspects of the wing’s mission and roles it plays in the combat air forces. During the luncheon, the general and his command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Richard Parsons, spoke on topics concerning his enlisted force like budget issues, deployment operations, realignment, retirements and the physical training program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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Four Airmen, four stars

Tech. Sgts. Jeffery Barnett, Lucas Dorosky, Michael Tesch and Staff Sgt. Daniel Garrett, of the 96th Civil Engineer Squadron, received the Bronze Star medal for their service as explosive ordnance disposal team leaders while deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom during a commander’s call Nov. 28, at the Eglin Enlisted Hall. The Bronze Star is a United States Armed Forces military decoration that may be awarded for bravery, acts of merit, or meritorious service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sachel Seabrook)
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53rd Wing time capsule

Col. David Hicks, the 53rd Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Philip Robinson, 53rd WG’s acting command chief, close up a time capsule at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 21. The time capsule, built exclusively by 53rd Wing units, was filled with wing coins, hats and other 2011 artifacts on the 70th anniversary of the wing. The capsule will sit in the lobby of the headquarters building until its reopened in 2041, the wing’s 100th anniversary. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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Joint color guard

A chief master sergeant salutes as the newly-formed joint color guard team of 33rd Fighter Wing members presents the colors for the first time during a recent change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 2. The joint color guard team members are: Corpsman Sarah Lambert, Petty Officer 2nd Class James Peters, Senior Airman Chad Walker, Petty Officer 1st Class Jack Bauer, Master Sgt. Alexander Fortunato and Airman 1st Class Justin Glover. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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Joint color guard

The newly-formed joint color guard team of 33rd Fighter Wing members waits to begin its first performance at a recent change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 2. The joint color guard team members are: Corpsman Sarah Lambert, Petty Officer 2nd Class James Peters, Senior Airman Chad Walker, Petty Officer 1st Class Jack Bauer, Master Sgt. Alexander Fortunato and Airman 1st Class Justin Glover. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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Joint color guard

Petty Officer 2nd Class James Peters, an aviation ordnanceman with the VFA-101 Strike Fighter Squadron, stands at-the-ready to carry the American flag during his team’s first performance as a joint color guard at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 2. Airmen and Sailors trained for a month to provide a joint-service color guard for a recent 33rd Fighter Wing squadron change of command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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Joint color guard

The newly-formed joint color guard team of 33rd Fighter Wing members waits to begin its first performance at a recent change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 2. The joint color guard team members are: Corpsman Sarah Lambert, Petty Officer 2nd Class James Peters, Senior Airman Chad Walker, Petty Officer 1st Class Jack Bauer, Master Sgt. Alexander Fortunato and Airman 1st Class Justin Glover. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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Joint color guard

The newly-formed joint color guard team of 33rd Fighter Wing members waits to begin its first performance at a recent change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 2. The joint color guard team members are: Corpsman Sarah Lambert, Petty Officer 2nd Class James Peters, Senior Airman Chad Walker, Petty Officer 1st Class Jack Bauer, Master Sgt. Alexander Fortunato and Airman 1st Class Justin Glover. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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Joint color guard

Airman 1st Class, Justin Glover, a low observable journeyman with the 33rd Maintenance Squadron, holds his rifle prior to his first performance with a joint color guard at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 2. Airmen and Sailors trained for a month to provide a joint-service color guard for a recent 33rd Fighter Wing squadron change of command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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Weapons Load Competition

Airman 1st Class Tyler Marking and Senior Airman James Brower, with the 46th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, make final adjustments to the AIM-9 during the 46th Maintenance Group’s third quarter weapons load competition at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 28. The best of the best from AMU Red and AMU Blue met to load a Joint Direct Attack Munition and an AIM-9 onto an F-15 and F-16 respectively. AMU Red won with the best time and fewest errors. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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Weapons Load Competition

Staff Sgt. Anthony Childers, 46th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew leader, completes checks of his F-15 during the 46th Maintenance Group’s third quarter weapons load competition at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 28. The best of the best from AMU Red and AMU Blue met to load a Joint Direct Attack Munition and an AIM-9 onto an F-15 and F-16 respectively. AMU Red won with the best time and fewest errors. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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Weapons Load Competition

Staff Sgt. Michael Barnes, from the 46th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, watches as the AIM-9 is moved into place during the 46th Maintenance Group’s third quarter weapons load competition at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 28. The best of the best from AMU Red and AMU Blue met to load a Joint Direct Attack Munition and an AIM-9 onto an F-15 and F-16 respectively. AMU Red won with the best time and fewest errors. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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Weapons Load Competition

Staff Sgt. Anthony Childers, 46th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew leader, completes checks of his F-15 during the 46th Maintenance Group’s third quarter weapons load competition at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 28. The best of the best from AMU Red and AMU Blue met to load a Joint Direct Attack Munition and an AIM-9 onto an F-15 and F-16 respectively. AMU Red won with the best time and fewest errors. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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