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  • A pair of flamingos walk the bank of Weekly Pond June 23 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. According to a Jackson Guard biologist the flamingos may be here because they were caught in a storm or seeking shelter from a weather front. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

    Pink Rhapsody

    A pair of flamingos walk the bank of Weekly Pond June 23 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. According to a Jackson Guard biologist the flamingos may be here because they were caught in a storm or seeking shelter from a weather front. This is the first time flamingos have been seen at Eglin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)
  • Senior Airman Kyle Belmares (center), 96th Communications Squadron cable and antenna systems, stands alongside Airman 1st Class Jaylyn Smith (right) and his squadron commander, Lt. Col. Matthew Imperial, during an awards ceremony June 20 on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Belmares and Smith were awarded Air Force Commendation Medals for life-saving care in response to a severe vehicle accident in February. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jasmine Porterfield)

    Airmen awarded medals for heroism

    Three 96th Communications Squadron members put their Self Aid Buddy Care training to the test when a cable surveying assignment turned into a rescue mission earlier this year.
  • U.S. Army Col. Patrick Colloton, incoming commander, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), addresses the audience during a Florida thunderstorm at a change of command ceremony June 15 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. During the ceremony Col. Michael Ball relinquished command of the 7th SFG(A) to Col. Patrick Colloton. Colloton previously served as the 7th SFG(A) 1st Battalion commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

    Red Empire changes command

    Col. Michael Ball relinquishes command of the 7th SFG(A) to Col. Patrick Colloton during a change of command ceremony.
  • Col. Mark Pye, 53rd Wing vice commander, leads the formation of Airmen in salute of the new 53rd Wing Commander Col. David Abba, during a change of command ceremony June 20 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The first salute rendered is a tradition to honor the new commander upon their assumption of the command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

    53rd Wing welcomes new commander

    Col. David Abba accepts the 53rd Wing guidon from Maj. Gen. Glen VanHerck, Air Force Warfare Center commander, during a change of command ceremony June 20 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.
  • Fitness center staff rearrange equipment in the free weight room of the main fitness center. By relocating spin bikes to the Premier Fitness Laboratory, previously known as the Fitness Annex, it created additional work out space for base personnel. The Lab is now open exclusively for group exercise, fitness improvement training, spin classes, and personal training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kristin Stewart)

    Fitness Lab open exclusively for group exercise, classes

    The newly named Premier Fitness Laboratory, is now open exclusively for group exercise, fitness improvement training, spin classes, and personal training.

  • November-June Tots In Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here.
  • Brig. Gen. Evan Dertien speaks to the crowd after taking command of the 96th Test Wing during the wing’s change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 31. The command position is Dertien’s third assignment to Team Eglin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

    Eglin welcomes new test wing commander

    96th Test Wing changes command.
  • Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein and his spouse, Dawn, talk with junior Airmen during their visit to Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. May 9. The General and his spouse made brief remarks before taking questions from the Airmen and their spouses. The topics ranged from the F-35 to daycare. Goldfein also spoke about his combat experience as a fighter pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

    CSAF visits

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein visits the base, meets with Airmen and Eglin leadership.
  • A Warrior CARE athlete, Kenneth Guinn pulls his arrows from the target during an archery session at the adaptive sports camp at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 26. The base hosts the week-long Wounded Warrior CARE event that helps recovering wounded, ill and injured military members through specific hand-on rehabilitative training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

    EOD Warrior overcomes, regains military might

    EOD Airman from Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. attends Air Force Warrior Games training camp to prepare to compete in the DOD Warrior Games in June.
  • Senior Airman Skylar Freeman (center) and Airman 1st Class Jeffrey Urquhart, from the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, hand donated uniform items to Fran Moore, an Airman's Attic volunteer, during Volunteer Week, observed April 24 -28 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Airmen volunteered a few hours at the Airman’s Attic for service members in need. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kevin Gaddie)

    Volunteer Week encourages giving time to causes

    Volunteer Week was observed April 24-28. The Airman and Family Readiness Center collaborates regularly with other base volunteer agencies to recruit, train, place and recognize volunteer service.
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