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Eglin sled test mission surpasses 2,000th shots

A warhead sits ready to launch prior to the 2,000th sled test shot earlier this year at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Eglin’s sled track is part of the 96th Test Wing’s Kinetic Energy Munitions Test Facility at the Eglin Test and Training Complex Test Area C-74. The KEMTF at ETTC has been in operation since 1956 and reached 1,000 sled test missions in September 1978. The unit surpasses 2,000 test shots this summer. (Courtesy photo)

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Eglin sled test mission surpasses 2,000th shots

The graphic displays a sled-propelled warhead just before it penetrates the target, midway through the target and exiting the target. Eglin’s sled track is part of the 96th Test Wing’s Kinetic Energy Munitions Test Facility at the Eglin Test and Training Complex Test Area C-74. The KEMTF at ETTC has been in operation since 1956 and reached 1,000 sled test missions in September 1978. The unit surpasses 2,000 test shots this summer. (Courtesy photos) (Graphic illustration/Samuel King Jr.)

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The Breeze reopens

A staff sergeant adds the final touch of sauce to a dish from the Mongolian barbecue at the grand reopening of the new and improved Breeze dining facility Oct. 9 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Breeze underwent a revamp under their new contract with Sodexo. The DFAC now offers healthy choices, subs and paninis, and smoothies among many other options. It is also open to anyone with access to the base, like dependents and DOD civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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The Breeze reopens

All new choices and old favorites like turkey and mashed potatoes were on the menu at the grand reopening of the new and improved Breeze dining facility Oct. 9 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Breeze underwent a revamp under their new contract with Sodexo. The DFAC now offers healthy choices, subs and paninis, smoothies, and a Mongolian barbecue among many other options. It is also open to anyone with access to the base, like dependents and DOD civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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The Breeze reopens

Airmen choose the “green” option of a salad at the grand reopening of the new and improved Breeze dining facility Oct. 9 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Breeze underwent a revamp under their new contract with Sodexo. The DFAC now offers healthy choices, subs and paninis, smoothies, and a Mongolian barbecue among many other options. It is also open to anyone with access to the base, like dependents and DOD civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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The Breeze reopens

An employee points to the new menu choices displayed on television screens at the grand reopening of the new and improved Breeze dining facility Oct. 9 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Breeze underwent a revamp under their new contract with Sodexo. The DFAC now offers healthy choices, subs and paninis, smoothies, and a Mongolian barbecue among many other options. It is also open to anyone with access to the base, like dependents and DOD civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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The Breeze reopens

Employees make last minute adjustments prior to the grand reopening of the new and improved Breeze dining facility Oct. 9 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Breeze underwent a revamp under their new contract with Sodexo. The DFAC now offers healthy choices, subs and paninis, smoothies, and a Mongolian barbecue among many other options. It is also open to anyone with access to the base, like dependents and DOD civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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The Breeze reopens

Three flavors of lemonade sit ready for the grand reopening of the new and improved Breeze dining facility Oct. 9 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Breeze underwent a revamp under their new contract with Sodexo. The DFAC now offers healthy choices, subs and paninis, smoothies, and a Mongolian barbecue among many other options. It is also open to anyone with access to the base, like dependents and DOD civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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The Breeze reopens

A Grand Opening cake waits for the first customers through the new and improved Breeze dining facility Oct. 9 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Breeze underwent a revamp under their new contract with Sodexo. The DFAC now offers healthy choices, subs and paninis, smoothies, and a Mongolian barbecue among many other options. It is also open to anyone with access to the base, like dependents and DOD civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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The Breeze reopens

Fresh made paninis are on display at the Panini and sub area of the new and improved Breeze dining facility Oct. 9 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Breeze underwent a revamp under their new contract with Sodexo. The DFAC now offers healthy choices, subs and paninis, smoothies, and a Mongolian barbecue among many other options. It is also open to anyone with access to the base, like dependents and DOD civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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The Breeze reopens

Employees make last minute adjustments prior to the grand reopening of the new and improved Breeze dining facility Oct. 9 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Breeze underwent a revamp under their new contract with Sodexo. The DFAC now offers healthy choices, subs and paninis, smoothies, and a Mongolian barbecue among many other options. It is also open to anyone with access to the base, like dependents and DOD civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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Honorary commander water survival training

Staff Sgt. Joseph White, 96th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment, explains the proper position to be in during the towing exercise which simulates being drug by a parachute to the 96th Test Wing honorary commanders during their 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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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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Honorary CC water survival training

Lee Lewis, 40th Flight Test Squadron, hangs onto a flotation device as he listens to Bill Talton, 96th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment, explain techniques and procedures for aircrew water survival during the 96th Test Wing’s honorary commander 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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Honorary CC water survival training

Staff Sgt. David Shirley, 96th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment, shows Jessica Driver, 96th Maintenance Squadron, how to inflate her life vest during 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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Honorary CC water survival training

Michael Hamby, 96th Operations Group, gets help putting on his parachute harness from Staff Sgt. David Shirley, from the 96th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment, during 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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Honorary CC water survival training

Jessica Driver, 96th Maintenance Squadron, and other 96th Test Wing honorary commanders pop flares during their 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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96th Weapons load competition

The 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Red Team of Staff Sgt. Derek Cook, Airman 1st Class Marqwilliam Aguilar and Senior Airman Mark Timpani line up to report they’ve completed the weapons load during the 96th Maintenance Group’s quarterly weapons loadcrew competition Sept. 20 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Red Team defeated AMU Blue in the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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96th Weapons load competition

Staff Sgt. Seth Ellerbee of the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Blue, reviews his checklists after loading an AIM-9 and a GBU-103 onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the 96th Maintenance Group’s quarterly weapons loadcrew competition Sept. 20 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Ellerbee, Senior Airman Tyler Marking and Airman 1st Class Andrew Jensen represented the Blue AMU. AMU Red won the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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96th Weapons load competition

Senior Airman Tyler Marking of the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Blue, checks the connections on an AIM-9 to his F-16 during the 96th Maintenance Group’s quarterly weapons loadcrew competition Sept. 20 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Staff Sgt. Seth Ellerbee, Marking and Airman 1st Class Andrew Jensen represented the Blue AMU. AMU Red won the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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