An Honor Guard team presents the colors during the opening ceremonies of this year’s Warrior Care/Games training event at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 24. The ceremony kicked off a week-long rehabilitativ More
A Warrior CARE athlete practices the freestyle stroke during a swim session at the adaptive sports camp at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 25. The base hosts the week-long Wounded Warrior CARE event that help More
Eleanor Carlin, a Warrior CARE athlete, takes aim downrange at a shooting session of the adaptive sports camp at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 25. The base hosts the week-long Wound Warrior CARE event that More
Mike Morales and a row of Warrior CARE athletes draw back their bows during an archery session of the adaptive sports camp at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 26. The base hosts the week-long Wound Warrior CAR More
Ben Seekell, left, and Brian Williams, Warrior Games athletes, share experiences between events at the Air Force team’s training camp at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 26. The base-hosted, week-long Warrior More
A Warrior CARE athlete, Corey Stanley aims his air pistol during a shooting session at the adaptive sports camp at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 26. The base hosts the week-long Wounded Warrior CARE event t More
Master Sgt. Kenneth Guinn, 325th Civil Engineer Squadron, checks his arrow during an archery session at the Air Force Wounded Warrior adaptive sports camp at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 26. Guinn attended More
Tech. Sgt. Jason Caswell, a Warrior Games athlete, practices the backstroke during a swimming session at the Air Force team’s training camp at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 27. The base-hosted, week-long Wa More
Adam Faine, a Warrior Games athlete, takes his 10-month daughter, Hadley, for a walk during some down time at the Air Force team’s training camp at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 28. The base-hosted, week-lo More
Soldiers demonstrate parachute techniques during the 6th Ranger Training Battalion’s open house event April 29 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The event was a chance for the public to learn how Rangers train and More
Airman 1st Class Zachary Pennington and Staff Sgt. Lee Cundiff, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight, Aviano Air Base, Italy, receive their scenario briefing before clearing a large More
Khanh Phan, a 96th Communications Squadron telephone maintenance technician, conducts a routine check of telephone cables at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 23-and-a-half year Air Force veteran and his mother, More
A joint-service color guard brings in the flags at the beginning of the 48th Annual Explosive Ordnance Disposal Memorial ceremony at the Kauffman EOD Training Complex at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 6. Names More
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 More
Instructor, Jason Krusen, sets fire to a couch cushion to demonstrate the contaminants within the smoke it emits during a “Know Your Smoke” training course held May 12 in Niceville Fla. More than 10 local fire More
Chief Master Sgt. Mario White, 96th Security Forces Squadron, speaks to the Airmen attending the opening ceremony of Police Week at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 15. The ceremony was a gathering of security More
Fire engines from the 96th Civil Engineer Group, flank Brig. Gen. Christopher Azzano’s F-15 Eagle while they hose down the aircraft during his fini-flight at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. May 15. The fini-flight i More
Military Working Dog Arko, 96th Security Forces Squadron, runs toward a simulated assailant during a demonstration for Eglin Elementary School kids May 18 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The event was in celebrat More
Fort Walton Beach Police Department color guard and a Security Forces Airman prepare to bring in the colors during the Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony May 18 in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. The ceremony was to hon More
Brig. Gen. Christopher Azzano, 96 Test Wing commander, salutes Chief Master Sgt.Bryan Creager, 96th TW command chief during the chief's retirement ceremony May 23 at the Air Force Armament Museum at Eglin Air F More
Senior Airman Aaron Lawlor, a 96th Test Wing Honor Guard member, holds the American Flag prior to National Anthem at the 32nd annual Gate to Gate run at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 27. More than 900 people More
Col. Matthew Higer, 96th Test Wing vice commander, leads the formations in saluting during the National Anthem at the wing’s change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 31. Brig. Gen. Christo More
Team Eglin leadership salutes as the casket is carried in at the Honor Guard graduation ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., June 1. Approximately 12 new Airmen graduated from the 120-plus-hour course. The g More
Robert Manby, a 96th Test Wing firefighter, receives a very close shave June 8 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Approximately 20 firefighters shaved their heads to raise awareness and funds for their crew mate, T More
Soldiers of the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) present the colors during a change of command ceremony June 15 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. During the ceremony U.S. Army Col. Michael Ball relinquished comm More
Col. David Abba, 53rd Wing commander, renders his first salute to the wing, during a change of command ceremony June 20 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Abba is a command pilot with more than 1,700 hours in the T More
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 in the area because they were caught in a storm or seeking she More
Jason Little, 359th Training Squadron softball team pitcher, stretches out his arms prior to an intramural game against the 96th Maintenance Squadron team July 17 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The league-leadi More
Kadyn Falk, left and Kamyiah Hawthorne, both fourth graders and members of Eglin Elementary School’s safety patrol, help Staff Sgt. Michael Stanolevich, 96th Medical Group Honor Guardsman, prepare to raise the More
Tech. Sgt. Gregory Black, 33 rd Fighter Wing member and self-defense trainer practices self-defense techniques with class participants during a Women’s Equality Day event at the Fitness Lab at Eglin Air Force B More
The base flag flaps across the sun as the solar eclipse begins Aug. 21 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
Airman 1st Class Lola Alcon, ensures the flag is properly folded during the funeral detail portion of the Honor Guard graduation ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Sept. 8. Approximately 14 new Airmen grad More
Master Sgt. Ana Silva, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, and her 10-year-old daughter, Noemi, stand vigil by the base flag pole flanking 9/11 historical relics September 11 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Airm More
Base personnel and Federal Emergency Management Agency team members come together for a small 9/11 Memorial ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The impromptu ceremony, put together by Eglin Fire, honored th More
American flags flap in the light breeze on the Field of Valor display in Niceville, Fla. Sept. 14. The display features 13 rows of 27 flags and one extra to create the field. Names of recently fallen military m More
A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II stands in the rain outside of new fire station prior to its grand opening ceremony Sept. 20 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The $4.3 million state of the art fire station i More
A U.S. Army 6th Ranger Training Battalion member, waits for treatment near the simulated helicopter crash during their annual mass casualty exercise Sept. 28 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. First responders from More
Gary Sinise, Gary Sinise Foundation, plays to a large crowd during the United Service Organization’s concert featuring Sinise and Lt. Dan Band Sept. 30 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Sinise and the LDB performed More
A troop of 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) kids pose for their parents in matching unit logo t-shirts during Operation Hero Sept. 30 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. More than 470 kids participated in the even More
Steven Kates watches the Duke Field airspace as Staff Sgt. Brian Morris, 96th Operations Group, communicates with an aircraft at the air traffic control tower Oct. 4. Kates, a tower watch supervisor and contro More
A base leadership competitor makes a last minute adjustment to his fire suit prior to the eighth annual Fire Prevention Week Readiness Challenge Oct. 10 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Commanders, chiefs, first s More
A base exchange team member lifts up a bucket of water from the pool during the fire muster challenge Oct. 13 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Approximately seven teams competed for the best time in the annual eve More
A 55th Fighter Squadron pilot and crew chief from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., discuss their F-16 Fighting Falcon prior to a Combat Hammer sortie Nov. 2, at Eglin AFB, Fla. A-10s, F-16s, F-22s and MQ-9s visited More
A 96th Test Wing F-16D Fighting Falcon lifts off from the runway at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., for another test sortie. The 96th TW perform developmental testing on a variety of aircraft from helicopters and More
Airman 1st Class Joseph Brown, 23rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, stands by his A-10 Thunderbolt II from Moody Air Force Base, Ga., prior to a Combat Hammer sortie Nov. 2, at Eglin AFB, Fla. A-10s, F-16s, F-2 More
An F-35 Lightning II streaks across the sky while doing maneuvers to the Eglin Air Force Base runway. The 33rd Fighter Wing-owned aircraft is a fifth-generation fighter and used to train pilots and maintainers. More
A 75th Fighter Squadron A-10 soars away after zooming in to target boats along Choctawatchee Bay during a Combat Hammer evaluation Nov. 3 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The boats swarm around the water creating More
An MQ-9 Reaper sits on the flight line as remotely piloted aircraft crews wait for the fog to clear during Combat Hammer Nov. 6 at Duke Field, Fla. Air National Guard units brought two MQ-9s and a complete laun More
Master Sgt. Justin Hagemann, 96th Security Forces Squadron, recently provided self-aid and buddy care to a construction accident victim. The victim severely lacerated his fingers. Hagemann’s quick response le More
A flag detail stands ready to bring in the colors to the Team Eglin Honor Guard graduation ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Dec. 1. Approximately 13 new Airmen graduated from the 120-plus-hour course. Th More
Senior Master Sgt. Gloria Olivas (right), 96th Test Wing superintendent of Wing Staff Agencies, and Airman Katherine Hasty, a 96th Test Wing member, decorate their office Christmas tree at Eglin Air Force Base, More
An F-16 undergoes a hot pit session Dec. 14 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 96th Test Wing established the quarterly hot pit refueling capability six months ago. Hot pitting is when an aircraft pilot flies a More
An F-15 undergoes a hot pit session Dec. 14 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 96th Test Wing established the quarterly hot pit refueling capability six months ago. Hot pitting is when an aircraft pilot flies a More
Maintainers and refuelers haul the fuel hose out to an F-15 for a hot pit session Dec. 14 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 96th Test Wing established the quarterly hot pit refueling capability six months ago. More
Capt. Olawale Lawal, Air Force Research Laboratory, shared his experience and leadership advice during the University of West Florida’s ROTC commissioning ceremony Dec. 15 at the Air Force Armament Museum. Lawa More
The Airman’s Medal is the Air Force’s highest noncombat award for Airmen who distinguish themselves by a heroic act. First Lieutenant Dominic Vicino, 20th Space Control Squadron, distinguished himself by riskin More
A C-130H taxis through the fog upon arrival at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Jan. 11. Air Force’s first fully upgraded C-130H is here for test and evaluation on its new modified propeller system and engines. (U More
An Airman helps his wingman secure the protective hood around the gas mask during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive training exercise at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 1. The Airmen More
Airman 1st Class Jairo Loaiza, 96th Security Forces Squadron, secures new M8 chemical detection paper during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive training exercise at Eglin Air Force Base More
Tech. Sgt. Lancaster Ladore, 96th Communications Squadron, and other Airmen wait for instructions during an Alarm phase of a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive training exercise at Eglin More
Sgt. Kelli Helfinstine, base veterinary technician, was awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal Feb. 6 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Helfinstine received the medal for her efforts in saving Military Working Do More
Senior Airman Chad Perkins, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Red Crew, performs preload checks on an F-15 during a weapons load competition Feb. 9 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The annual competition tests th More
The 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Blue Crew loads an AIM-120 onto an F-16 during a weapons load competition Feb. 9 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The annual competition tests the knowledge and proficiency o More
Jerry Carlton, 96th Civil Engineer Group firefighter, descends the fire engine's aerial ladder after roof penetration training during a ribbon cutting ceremony March 1 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The ribbon c More
Senior Airman Aaron Pickett, 96th Medical Support Squadron, carries the Air Force flag with members of the color guard at the Honor Guard graduation ceremony March 1 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Approximately More
Tech. Sgt. Phillip Dyer salutes Brig. Gen. Ronald Jolly, 82nd Training Wing commander, during the playing of “To the Colors” at a medal presentation ceremony March 9 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Dyer, 366th T More
Senior Master Sgt. Antone Scott renders his final salute to his brother, Navy Cmdr. Anthony Scott, during his retirement ceremony March 9 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Anthony presided over Antone’s master, se More
Senior Airman Arnessia Lyn-Ah-Ping, 96th Communications Squadron, salutes to help the flag detail behind her with their timing during an honor guard training session April 2 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The A More
Senior Airman Jordan Craig, 1st Special Operations Wing, leads a flag detail to present the colors April 4 during a full honors funeral ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Air Force Honor Guard mobile tr More
A runner in American Flag shorts sprints through a cloud of green dust during a Color Run 5k April 6 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 5k was to promote Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. (U.S. Ai More
Gail Schwartz is presented with a Gold Star lapel pin by Lt. Col. Andrew Clemmensen, 366th Training Squadron, Detachment 3 commander, April 13 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Her son, Tech. Sgt. Matt Schwartz, an More
The all-purpose remote controlled transport (left) sits next to its replacement, a one of a kind, seventh-generation technology robot. The new custom robot will support Eglin’s Test and Training Complex mission More
Staff Sgt. Trey Riley, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Blue team, secures an AIM-120 missile onto an F-16 April 13 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Blue team battled the Red AMU team for weapons loadcrew su More
Vince Cavazos, a Warrior Games athlete, begins a sprint at the Air Force team’s training camp at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 16. The base-hosted, week-long Warrior Games training camp is the last team pra More
Kristina Coble, a Warrior Games athlete, pushes out her toss at a track and field session at the adaptive sports camp at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 17. The base-hosted, week-long Warrior Games training c More
Col. Laurel Burkel, Air Mobility Command, shows the rank pins in her flight cap for Maj. Phyllis Pelky and Master Sgt. Greg Kuhse, to Airmen after an Air Force Wounded Warrior Ambassador workshop event April 18 More
Ryan Novack, a Warrior Games athlete, pedals a recumbent bike during a cycling session at the Air Force team’s training camp at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 18. The base-hosted, week-long Warrior Games tra More
Jose Rijos, a Warrior CARE athlete, takes aim at a target downrange at the adaptive sports camp at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 19. The base hosts the week-long Wound Warrior CARE event that helps recoveri More
Warrior CARE players battle during a wheelchair basketball game on the final day of the group’s training camp held at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 20. The base hosted the week-long Wound Warrior CARE event More
Airmen talk about bike specifics before the annual motorcycle safety rally at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 20. More than 500 motorcyclists came out for the event that meets the annual safety briefing requi More
An Airman releases his three-point shot as part of the Eglin Connects event at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 27. The event, to help promote resiliency, featured information booths, sporting events and a car More
An explosive ordnance disposal Airman peeks around a door while inspecting a building during the Warfighter Challenge May 2 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Eglin-based exercise provides Airmen the chance to More
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson learns about a custom-made helicopter from Senior Airman Robert Dome, 96th Maintenance Squadron, May 4 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The helicopter was an original crea More
Staff Sgt. Valdez carries around a small alligator during the 6th Ranger Training Battalion’s open house event May 5 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The event was a chance for the public to learn how Rangers trai More
Chief Master Sgt. John Pilla and Lt. Col. Andrew Clemmensen salute the list of lost Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians during the 49th Annual EOD Memorial Service, May 5. Names of recent fallen a More
Air Force Security Forces Airmen and the Fort Walton Beach Police Department color guard bring in the colors during the Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony May 11 in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. The ceremony was to ho More
The 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load team maneuvers an AIM-120 missile toward an F-35 Lightning II during the annual Team Eglin weapons load competition May 11 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Team More
Staff Sgt. Dejean Rodgers and Caro, 96th Security Forces Squadron, perform obedience drills during a demonstration for Eglin Elementary School kids May 14 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The military working dog More
An explosive ordnance disposal team runs toward the finish line of the new Warrior Challenge event May 16 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Warrior Challenge is a physical activity event created by 96th Securi More
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright watches as 96th Medical Group Airmen perform combat casualty care training May 21 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The CMSAF’s Eglin tour was part of a four-day More
Chasity Allen, 96th Operations Support Squadron, reacts to the helicopter simulator prior to a familiarization flight with the 413th Flight Test Squadron June 27 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Allen and 11 othe More
Staff Sgt. Carl Josephson, 16th Electronic Warfare Squadron, talks to Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein about his mission June 27 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Goldfein visited Team Eglin to lear More
A 96th Security Forces Squadron base defense operations center controller plots a cordon area using the android tactical assault kit July 5 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The ATAK is a new communication system More
Airman 1st Class Jacob McCullough, 96th Communications Squadron, stands at parade rest prior to the Honor Guard graduation ceremony July 9 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Approximately 14 new Airmen graduated fro More
Airman 1st Class Krysten Kidd, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Red, prepares the F-15 during the quarterly weapons load competition July 13 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Red team battled the Blue AMU tea More
Senior Airman Karl Mutangana, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, is a supply liaison for F-35 Lightning II aircraft parts. He is an African-immigrant who dreamed of becoming an Airman. He is currently deploye More
Lt. Col. John Caldwell, 28th Test and Evaluation Squadron commander, 53rd Wing, has been selected to lead the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds as Thunderbird No. 1 for the 2019 aerial demonstration season. Thunderbi More
Sara Heesen, Alpha Warrior, shows athletes how to maneuver the battle rig during a familiarization session July 30 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Approximately 40 competitors took on the rig the following day w More
Volunteers load rocks into a boat for a “living shoreline” project Aug. 24 along the Eglin Air Force Base coastline. The goal of the project to build an artificial reef along 1,400 linear feet of Eglin shoreli More
Air Force Surgeon General, Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, speaks to the audience during the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Air Force’s first Invisible Wounds Center Aug. 30 at the Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The IWC wil More