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Victim carry

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Airmen compete in a two-man victim carry during the Annual Fire Muster Challenge, Oct. 5. The event gave Airmen a chance to have fun while gaining an appreciation for the firefighter experiences. The Commanders vs. First Sergeants Challenge and the Commander’s Challenge, hosted the same day, kicked off Fire Prevention Week. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)
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Donning the suit

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Lt. Col. Christopher Holmes, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, dons a fire suit before entering a smoking building during the Commander’s Challenge, Oct. 5.The event gave commanders a sample of what firefighters experience regularly on the job. The Commanders vs. First Sergeants Challenge and Fire Muster Challenge, hosted the same day, were also part of the FPW kickoff. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)
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Dummy drag

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Lt. Col. Yvonne Spence, 96th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, drags a dummy during the Commanders vs. First Sergeants Challenge at Fire Station One, Oct. 5. The event featured five challenges that gave the base leaders a sample of what firefighters experience regularly on the job. The Commander’s Challenge and Fire Muster Challenge, hosted the same day, were also part of the FPW kickoff. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)
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The firefighter experience

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Col. Anita Wolfe, 96th Inpatient Operations Squadron commander, pulls a fire hose during the Commanders vs. First Sergeants Challenge at Fire Station One, Oct. 5. The event featured five challenges that gave the base leaders a sample of what firefighters experience regularly on the job. The Commander’s Challenge and Fire Muster Challenge, hosted the same day, were also part of the FPW kickoff. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)
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Tops in Blue 2009

The Tops in Blue cast performs at a recent show. They will present a free show Monday, Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m. at Northwest Florida State College's Outdoor Theater in Niceville. A second performance will also be held Tuesday, Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m. at Freedom Hangar, Hurlburt AFB. The Hurlburt performance is open only to those authorized access to the base.
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Security forces develop Warrior Fit Test

Staff Sgt. Season Kelt carries a dummy while the trainer, Staff Sgt. Leonard Anderson, assists during the 96th Security Forces' Warrior Fit Test. (USAF photo/Wendell Rowan)
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Sifting sands

Airmen and community members watch as sand is sifted looking for ancient artifacts during a tour of an archeological site on the Eglin reservation Sept. 25. They toured seldom seen parts of Eglin to learn more about the base. A scientific team from the Air Force's cultural resource branch excavates ancient artifacts and pottery in an effort to preserve archeological items found on the reservation. (U.S. Air Force photo/ 2nd Lt. Andrew Caulk.)
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Security forces develop Warrior Fit Test

Airman First Class Rodney Dowell drags a mannequin during the 96th Security Forces' Warrior Fit Test. (USAF photo/Wendell Rowan)
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POW/MIA

F-15s and F-16s from the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron fly a missing man formation during the Prisoners-of-War/Missing-in-Action ceremony Sept. 18 at the Air Armament Museum. The ceremony had guest speakers, honor guard, a choir and the Patriot Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Fleck.)
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POW/MIA

1st Lt. Adam Baker plays Taps on the bugle during the POW/MIA ceremony Sept. 18 at the Air Armament Museum. The ceremony had guest speakers, honor guard and a fly over by the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Fleck.)
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POW/MIA

The Missing Man Table is spotlighted during the POW/MIA ceremony Sept. 18 at the Air Armament Museum. The five table settings represent the five branches of the armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Fleck.)
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From Africa to our backyard, CFC helps aid organizations help other

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- 2nd Lt. Jeffery Compton talks with one of the organizational representative at the Combined Federal Campaign kickoff event. Around 250 people from various Eglin organizations attended the event. Organizations represented interests ranging from military and children's support to animal shelters and eco friendly programs. With approximately 700 families homeless according to CFC representatives, these organizations help our community as well as others. (U.S. Air Force Photo by 2nd Lt. Andrew Caulk.)
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Czech Deputy Prime Minister visits Eglin

Airman 1st Class Nicholas Graham, 96th Civil Engineer Squadron, briefs Deputy Prime Minister Martin Barták from the Czech Republic on the explosive ordinance disposal protective suit. The Deputy Prime Minister also serves as the Minister of Defense for the Czech nation and visited the U.S. to meet with Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and other national level military leaders. Minister Barták visited Eglin EOD in an effort to learn more about this multi-effort mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Debbie Haussermann.)
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Eglin is history

Dr. Richard Hallion, retired Air Force chief historian and Maj. Gen. C.R. Davis, Air Armament Center commander, unveil the bronze plaque from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Sept. 10 at the Air Armament Museum. AIAA named Eglin a historic aerospace site for 2009. The plaque commemorated the occasion. (U.S. Air Force photo/Debbie Haussermann)
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CFC day of caring

Dr. Judy Manning, Director of Operations for Children in Crisis gives Combined Federal Campaign keyworkers a tour of children's facilities. Children in Crisis provides shelter for numerous children with varying family issues. This CIC is one of the many organizations members can designate as a beneficiary of their CFC contributions. The CFC begins Sept. 21 and runs through October. (U.S. Air Force photo/ 2nd Lt. Andrew Caulk.)
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CFC day of caring

A keyworker for the Combined Federal Campaign plays with puppies available for adoption at the animal shelter.The Panhandle Animal Welfare Society is one of the many organizations members can designate as a beneficiary of their CFC contributions. The CFC begins Sept. 21 and runs through October. (U.S. Air Force photo/ 2nd Lt. Andrew Caulk.)
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Post-9/11 GI Bill beefs up benefits

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – A base education advisor explains education options to an Airman at the Base Education Center, Sept. 1. The Post-9/11 GI Bill provides financial support for education and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after Sept. 11, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. For more information on visit the Base Education Center or visit http://www.va.gov. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Andrew Caulk)
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Inpatient tower Eglin hospital named after founder

Family members of Col. (Dr.) Adanto A.S. D?Amore and senior leadership unveil the new name of the Eglin Hospital inpatient tower Aug. 24 in honor of the former hospital commander responsible for building the structure that currently makes up the majority of Eglin Hospital. (USAF photo/Bruce Hoffman)
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The makings of a pilot

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Bethany Whitmore, a pilot in training at the Aero Club, flies above Destin with an instructor to obtain her pilot’s license. The average time to get a Federal Aviation Administration 141 course license is 75 hours. Upon completion a pilot will earn a Visual Flight Rules Pilot's License for single engine aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)
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The makings of a pilot

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Bethany Whitmore, a pilot in training at the Aero Club here, conducts her pre-flight inspection of the aircraft. Bethany is training to obtain her pilot’s license. The average time to get a Federal Aviation Administration 141 course license is 75 hours. Upon completion a pilot will earn a Visual Flight Rules Pilot's License for single engine aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)
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