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Chief trainer

Chief Master Sgt. Robert Tappana, command chief master sergeant of Air Education and Training Command, speaks to more than 40 personnel of the 33rd Fighter Wing, Dec. 9 during a joint enlisted call. The chief toured 33rd FW facilities and later spoke at the Eglin Airmen Leadership School graduation during his visit to the base. (Air Force photo/Deb Haussermann).

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Rushed to safety

EGLIN AIR FORCE BAE, Fla. – A Navy first responder rips open the uniform of an “injured victim” to check vital signs during a Major Accident Response Exercise, Dec. 7, at the Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal School. The event simulated an accident where a truck carrying C-4 explosives careens into a bus filled with Soldiers. The NAVEOD School performs MAREs annually to examine how effective they can respond in the event of a catastrophe while communicating and working with outside emergency agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Andrew Caulk)

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Rushed to safety

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – A Marine Corps first responder secures a neck brace on an “injured victim” during a major accident response exercise, Dec. 7, at the Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal School. The event simulated an accident where a truck carrying C-4 explosives careens into a bus filled with Soldiers. The NAVEOD School performs MAREs annually to examine how effective they can respond in the event of a catastrophe while communicating and working with outside emergency agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/ 2nd Lt. Andrew Caulk)

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Rushed to safety

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – A Navy first responder carries an “injured victim” to safety during a major accident response exercise, Dec. 7, at the Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal School. The event simulated an accident where a truck carrying C-4 explosives careens into a bus filled with Soldiers. The NAVEOD School performs MAREs annually to examine how effective they can respond in the event of a catastrophe while communicating and working with outside emergency agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

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Rushed to safety

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- An evaluator observes and ensures proper procedures are taken during a major accident response exercise, Dec. 7, at the Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal School. The event simulated an accident where a truck carrying C-4 explosives careens into a bus filled with Soldiers. The NAVEOD School performs MAREs annually to examine how effective they can respond in the event of a catastrophe while communicating and working with outside emergency agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

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Rushed to safety

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – A Marine Corps first responder on the scene of a simulated catastrophe looks for assistance with treating “victims” during a major accident response exercise, Dec. 7, at the Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal School. The event simulated an accident where a truck carrying C-4 explosives careens into a bus filled with Soldiers. The NAVEOD School performs MAREs annually to examine how effective they can respond in the event of a catastrophe while communicating and working with outside emergency agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

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Rushed to safety

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – An “injured victim” is loaded on the back of an all-terrain vehicle during a major accident response exercise, Dec. 7, at the Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal School. The event simulated an accident where a truck carrying C-4 explosives careens into a bus filled with Soldiers. The NAVEOD School performs MAREs annually to examine how effective they can respond in the event of a catastrophe while communicating and working with outside emergency agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

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EOD MARE potentially saves lives

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – A firefighter with the North Bay Fire Control District talks to a simulated victim trapped beneath a seat during a major accident response exercise, Dec. 7, at the Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal School. The event simulated an accident where a truck carrying C-4 explosives careens into a bus filled with Soldiers. The NAVEOD School performs MAREs annually to examine how effective they can respond in the event of a catastrophe while communicating and working with outside emergency agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

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Rushed to safety

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Okaloosa Emergency Services rush an “injured victim” to a triage staging area during a major accident response exercise, Dec. 7, at the Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal School. The event simulated an accident where a truck carrying C-4 explosives careens into a bus filled with soldiers. The NAVEOD School performs MAREs annually to examine how effective they can respond in the event of a catastrophe while communicating and working with outside emergency agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

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Mind Games

Team Eglin leadership supports the new Air Force fitness standards and challenge every Airman to not only meeting but exceeding the expectations. The twice-a-year tests begin January 2010 with the new PT standards implementation July 2010. (Courtesy photo)

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Touch screen

An Airman wearing arctic gloves operates an All-purpose Remote Transport System touchscreen menu. This type of testing showed someone wearing heavy gloves needed to touch the screen with a pencil or a stylus like what is used to sign the checkout screen. This is one of the many ongoing projects in the 53rd Wing's Agile Combat Support Division. The division tests new techonogies to save time, money and lives for the joint services. (U.S. Air Force photo).

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Lift off

Maintainers at Nellis AFB, Nev., use the test crane to remove the canopy from an F-15E. Testing showed by using this crane, it was easier to remove the canopy from some aircraft than others. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Testing mettle

Marines from the 33d Fighter Wing and Airmen from across Eglin take part in the Marines’ Combat Fitness Test Nov. 25 here. Airmen were invited to participate by the Marines who were testing as part of their annual fitness program. (Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Bryan Franks)

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Testing mettle

Staff Sgt. William Overton, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, grinds out the last 50 feet of the 300-yard maneuver under-fire course while carrying two 30-pound ammo cans Nov. 25 at Eglin as part of the Marine Combat Fitness Test. Airmen across the base participated in the test alongside Marines from the 33d Fighter Wing. (Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Bryan Franks)

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Testing mettle

Staff Sgt. William Overton, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, carried his partner Marine Lt. Col. James Wellons, 501st Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron Commander, during the under-fire maneuver portion of the Marine Combat Fitness Test Nov. 25 here. (Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Bryan Franks)

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CE improves physical fitness workouts

Personnel from 796th Civil Engineer Squadron are building 10 concrete physical fitness pads for units to gather for group PT. The pads will enhance the fit-to-fight program. The pads will be located at popular PT sites like the Oak Hill running track area, Postl Point and the CE pavilion. (USAF photo/Bill Posey)

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Superior performer awards

VICTORY BASE COMPLEX, Baghdad--Tech. Sgt. Jason Sarrett (left) and Senior Airman Siobahn Lowe (right) receive letters of appreciation and a Top IV coin from Senior Master Sgt. William Peoples, Victory Base Complex Top IV president. Both individuals were recognized for sustained superior performance and their contributions to Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sergeant Sarrett is the noncommissioned officer in charge of plans and operations for Multinational Corps-Iraq, CJ1. He is deployed from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., and hails from San Antonio, Texas. Airman Lowe is a coalition awards clerk for MNC-I, C1, deployed from Goodfellow AFB, Texas, and is a native of Fayetteville, N.C. (Courtesy photo)

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Team Eglin Warriors visit Florida Senate, discuss commitment to service

Team Eglin Warriors get a briefing on the Senate floor. Two dozen Airmen attended the day's events; many are recent returnees from deployments supporting Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. (courtesy photo)

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Team Eglin Warriors visit Florida Senate, discuss commitment to service

Team Eglin Warriors wait in the visitors' section before stepping on to the Florida Senate floor. Two dozen Airmen attended the day's events; many are recent returnees from deployments supporting Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. (courtesy photo)

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Habbaniya Remembrance Ceremony

Habbaniya, Iraq-- Chaplain (Capt.) Shawn Menchion, 732nd Air Expeditionary Group chaplain, presides over a remembrance ceremony Nov. 11. This year, the Royal Air Force Habbaniya Society, in coordination with 732 ELRS Logistics Military Advisory Team, held the Remembrance Ceremony at the RAF Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery, Habbaniya, Iraq. More than 55 coalition and Iraqi Army personnel attended. In Britain, the Act of Remembrance is either on Armistice Day at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month (when the WW1 Armistice was signed) or at 11a.m. on the Remembrance Sunday closest to it. The first time this ceremony took place in Iraq was after the Royal Air Force was forced to leave in 1959. Chaplain Menchion is deployed from Eglin AFB. (courtesy photo)

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