Lt. Cmdr. Chris Tabert walks to the flight line to
Lt. Cmdr. Chris Tabert walks to the flight line to pilot the first F-35C Lightning II flight at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Aug. 14. Before arriving to U.S. Navy F-35 Strike Fighter Squadron VFA 101 in February... More
An FIM-92 Stinger missile is fired downrange from the
An FIM-92 Stinger missile is fired downrange from the Army’s new Interceptor launch platform at the Eglin Air Force Base range March 23. The 96th Test Wing hosted the Army’s Stinger Based Systems and Raytheon f... More
Military Working Dog Arko, 96th Security Forces Squadron,
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
Col. Matthew Higer, 96th Test Wing vice commander,
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
Sgt. Kelli Helfinstine, base veterinary technician,
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
Members of the Crestview Police Department SWAT advance
Members of the Crestview Police Department SWAT advance toward a simulated victim at the Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal building during an active shooter exercise on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Dec. 3... More
A 53rd Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-15 prepare to
A 53rd Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-15 prepare to take off Nov. 20 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The aircraft belongs to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, the unit responsible for operational testing a... More
A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II sits as an Allegiant
A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II sits as an Allegiant aircraft taxies and a Delta commercial plane takes off from the runway during the new fire station grand opening ceremony Sept. 20 at Eglin Air Force ... More
A 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainer from
A 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainer from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., performs preflight checks on his F-16 Fighting Falcon prior to a Combat Hammer sortie Nov. 2, at Eglin AFB, Fla. A-10s, F-16s, F-... More
Baltimore Ravens’ wide receiver, Steve Smith, answers
Baltimore Ravens’ wide receiver, Steve Smith, answers questions from attendees during the two-day children’s football camp June 24 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Smith was the professional coach at the camp that... More
A runner and his bulldog prepare to be hit with some
A runner and his bulldog prepare to be hit with some color 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. Air Force phot... More
Fitness expert Tony Horton makes sure airmen are using
Fitness expert Tony Horton makes sure airmen are using proper form on a push-up exercise during a 90-minute workout session at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 16. The workout was part of Horton’s day-long visi... More
C-145 Skytrucks wait for their next flight on the Duke
C-145 Skytrucks wait for their next flight on the Duke Field flightline Oct. 21. The Air Force Special Operations Wing aircraft are used specifically in the training and operation of the 919th Special Operatio... More
A soldier, from the 877th Engineering Battalion from
A soldier, from the 877th Engineering Battalion from Alabama National Guard, uses a bulldozer to clear away debris to widen Range Road 219 July 22 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Army unit deployed to Eglin f... More
Airmen perform the flag-folding detail of the Honor
Airmen perform the flag-folding detail of the Honor Guard graduation ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Dec. 1. Approximately 13 new Airmen graduated from the 120-plus-hour course. The graduation performan... More
Sgt. Maj. Brian Curtis reveals a new name to the Explosive
Sgt. Maj. Brian Curtis reveals a new name to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Memorial Wall during the 45th Annual EOD Memorial Ceremony May 3, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Eight new names of Army and Marine EO... More
A Ranger fire team moves in to enter a building during
A Ranger fire team moves in to enter a building during a demonstration at the 6th Ranger Training Battalion’s open house event May 7 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The event was a chance for the public to learn... More
A Security Forces Airman reads off names of fallen
A Security Forces Airman reads off names of fallen peace officers during a memorial ceremony May 16 in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. The Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony was to honor fallen police officers from the... More
The “Skyhook” Fulton Surface to Air Recovery System,
The “Skyhook” Fulton Surface to Air Recovery System, a device attached to the aircraft used to lift people off the ground, was among the artifacts and displays at the MC-130E Combat Talon I retirement ceremony ... More
Retired Chief Master Sgt. Russell Rhodes speaks to
Retired Chief Master Sgt. Russell Rhodes speaks to the audience after receiving the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 15. The 85-year-old Rhodes requested the medal ceremony... More
Runners sprint through a cloud of red dust during the
Runners sprint through a cloud of red dust during the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Color Run at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 29. Approximately 300 runners turned out to add a little color to the... More
Senior Master Sgt. Bill Bethke, 711th Special Operations
Senior Master Sgt. Bill Bethke, 711th Special Operations Squadron, completes his postflight checks on a C-146 Wolfhound at Duke Field, Fla., Oct. 21. The Air Force Special Operations Wing aircraft are used spe... More
Airman 1st Class Kara Hatch, 96th Logistics Readiness
Airman 1st Class Kara Hatch, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, stands at the front of her formation during the 96th Test Wing change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 31. Brig. Gen. Chris... More
Airman 1st Class Andrew McCamish, a maintainer with
Airman 1st Class Andrew McCamish, a maintainer with the 355th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, verifies the status of an A-10 Thunderbolt II via a laptop prior to a morning Weapon System Evaluation Program sortie... More
New honor guard members stand with their rifles prior
New honor guard members stand with their rifles prior to their graduation performance of a full military honors funeral Dec. 3 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Approximately 12 new Airmen graduated from the 80-pl... More
Fort Walton Beach Police Department color guard and
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
A 355th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainer moves
A 355th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainer moves his tool box after his aircraft had taxied for a sortie at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 19. The A-10s from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., partici... More
Aircrew from the 413th Flight Test Squadron and the
Aircrew from the 413th Flight Test Squadron and the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare to begin their preflight checks on their UH-1 Huey for a morning sortie at Duke Field, Fla. Civilian employees prov... More
A 96th Test Wing F-15 lifts off from the runway Oct.
A 96th Test Wing F-15 lifts off from the runway Oct. 15 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The F-15 belongs to the 40th Flight Test Squadron who is responsible for developmental testing with the aircraft and the F-... More
Maj. Gen. Jay Silveria, U. S. Air Force Warfare Center
Maj. Gen. Jay Silveria, U. S. Air Force Warfare Center commander, prepares his F-35A Lightning II prior to his final qualifying flight Sept. 26 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Silveria became the first general o... More
A scrimmage game begins between the Air Force Warrior
A scrimmage game begins between the Air Force Warrior Games team and a Warrior CARE team on the final day of both groups’ training camps held at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 28. The base-hosted, week-long ... More
Scissors and a county key wait the ribbon cutting portion
Scissors and a county key wait the ribbon cutting portion of the new fire station grand opening ceremony Sept. 20 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The $4.3 million state of the art fire station is owned by Okaloo... More
Detective Damon Sullivan, from the Leon County Sheriff's
Detective Damon Sullivan, from the Leon County Sheriff's Office, and others interview the key witnesses at the scene of the blast as a storm cloud rolls across Eglin Air Force Base's range, Sept. 28. The interv... More
Senior Airman Bart Koch, from the 96th Aircraft Maintenance
Senior Airman Bart Koch, from the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Blue, releases the bolts on the F-16 Fighting Falcon’s bomb rack during the 96th Maintenance Group’s quarterly weapons load crew competition ... More
A radiation-detecting dosimeter is placed on the outside
A radiation-detecting dosimeter is placed on the outside of a protective suit during a hazardous material portion of an exercise Feb. 22 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The chemical, biological, nuclear response... More
Baltimore Ravens’ wide receiver, Steve Smith, shows
Baltimore Ravens’ wide receiver, Steve Smith, shows a player how to spin the football after a touchdown during the two-day children’s football camp June 24 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Smith was the profession... More
Members of the Crestview Police Department SWAT team
Members of the Crestview Police Department SWAT team move toward an entrance of the Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal building during an active shooter exercise on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Dec. 3. Pol... More
A Warrior CARE athlete takes in breath while completing
A Warrior CARE athlete takes in breath while completing a lap in the swimming session of the adaptive sports camp at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 27. The base hosts the week-long Wound Warrior CARE event t... More
An Airman briefs Crestview High School students about
An Airman briefs Crestview High School students about an aircraft engine during an outreach event Sept. 15 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Students from four area high schools visited the base to learn about the... More
Airmen and civilians check out the displays prior to
Airmen and civilians check out the displays prior to the retirement ceremony for the MC-130E Combat Talon I at Duke Field, Fla., April 25. Aircrew, maintainers and many others turned out to remember and bid far... More
Retired Chief Master Sgt. Russell Rhodes speaks to
Retired Chief Master Sgt. Russell Rhodes speaks to the audience after receiving the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 15. The 85-year-old Rhodes requested the medal ceremony... More
The Air Force flag flaps in the wind during an honor
The Air Force flag flaps in the wind during an honor guard flag detail training session April 2 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Air Force Honor Guard mobile training team visited the base to provide a 10-day... More
New honor guard members ensure proper spacing as part
New honor guard members ensure proper spacing as part of the rifle team for the funeral ceremony at the honor guard graduation Dec. 3 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Approximately 12 new Airmen graduated from the... More
Jeff Frisbe, a Lockheed Martin maintenance contractor,
Jeff Frisbe, a Lockheed Martin maintenance contractor, sends out a modified MC-130J for a test mission with a thumbs up at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The test aircraft was fitted with vertical fins on each wing... More
Austin Williamson, a Warrior Care attendee, reaches
Austin Williamson, a Warrior Care attendee, reaches up to spike the ball during a morning sitting volleyball session at the adaptive sports camp at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 5. The base hosts the week-... More
Lt. Col. John Loftis' name was attached to one of the
Lt. Col. John Loftis' name was attached to one of the flags set up on the Field of Valor display in Niceville, Fla. Sept. 12. The display features 13 rows of 27 flags and one extra to create the field. Names of... More
Amid heavy fog, construction continues on the 240-acre
Amid heavy fog, construction continues on the 240-acre Solar Array located on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The ceremonial first solar panel was installed Jan. 18 during a ceremony involving the three project par... More
6th Ranger Training Battalion Soldiers paddle down
6th Ranger Training Battalion Soldiers paddle down river moving toward a mass casualty exercise Sept. 28 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Three groups of Soldiers in zodiac boats encountered a simulated civilian ... More
Sgt. 1st Class Travis Ellis, 6th Ranger Training Battalion,
Sgt. 1st Class Travis Ellis, 6th Ranger Training Battalion, crosses the river using a rope to reach a memorial on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., for the four fallen Rangers who lost their lives Feb. 16, 1995. Mor... More
A firefighter puts on his protective equipment prior
A firefighter puts on his protective equipment prior to a live burn during a “Know Your Smoke” training course held May 12 in Niceville Fla. More than 10 local fire and rescue agencies attended the lecture and... More
The front half of a pick-up truck was all that remained
The front half of a pick-up truck was all that remained after 150 pounds of explosives were detonated inside it, Sept. 27, on Eglin Air Force Base's range. The detonation created a crime scene for the FBI's lar... More
Soldiers from the 6th Ranger Training Battalion leave
Soldiers from the 6th Ranger Training Battalion leave the memorial for the four fallen Rangers who lost their lives Feb. 16, 1995 and move to higher ground in the forest of Eglin Air Force Base’s range Sept. 25... More
A line of 96th Security Forces Squadron Airmen walk
A line of 96th Security Forces Squadron Airmen walk by security vehicles during a boat-dedication ceremony Feb. 24 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The boat was dedicated to Senior Airman Nathan Sartain, a securi... More
A Warrior Games athlete speeds by during a cycling
A Warrior Games athlete speeds by during a cycling session at the Air Force team’s training camp at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 27. The base-hosted, week-long Warrior Games training camp is the last team ... More
A runner reacts to getting purple chalk in her hair
A runner reacts to getting purple chalk in her hair 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. Air Force photo/Samue... More
Army graders, from the 877th Engineering Battalion
Army graders, from the 877th Engineering Battalion from Alabama National Guard, flatten out the newly widened Range Road 219 July 22 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Army unit deployed to Eglin for eight days ... More
Royal Air Force pilot, Squadron Leader Hugh Nichols,
Royal Air Force pilot, Squadron Leader Hugh Nichols, lifts off in a Marine F-35B Lightning II for the first short take-off and vertical landing sortie by a United Kingdom pilot at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Fe... More
Melinda Smith, a Warrior Games athlete, takes aim at
Melinda Smith, a Warrior Games athlete, takes aim at the bullseye during an archery session at the Air Force team’s training camp at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 27. The base-hosted, week-long Warrior Game... More
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright prepares to lift off for a range tour via UH-1 Huey May 21 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The CMSAF’s Eglin tour was part of a four-day local visit. (U.S. Ai... More
Escorted by 96th Security Forces Squadron Airmen,
Escorted by 96th Security Forces Squadron Airmen, firefighters carry a simulated wounded victim out of the building during an active shooter exercise at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 11. The goal of the ex... More
An Honor Guard Airman begins to make the first folds
An Honor Guard Airman begins to make the first folds of the flag-folding portion at the unit’s graduation ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., March 1. Approximately 12 new Airmen graduated from the 120-plu... More
Erica Wheeler, an Air Force Wounded Warrior coach,
Erica Wheeler, an Air Force Wounded Warrior coach, helps Tim Wymore with his throwing technique during the first day of an introductory adaptive sports and rehabilitation camp at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Apr... More
An FIM-92 Stinger missile is fired at an aerial target
An FIM-92 Stinger missile is fired at an aerial target during missile testing at the Eglin Air Force Base range March 14. Stinger Based Systems, a division of the Army’s cruise missile defense system unit, test... More
An Okaloosa County firefighter takes a breather at
An Okaloosa County firefighter takes a breather at the scene of a simulated helicopter crash during a mass casualty exercise Oct. 3 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The community-wide exercise deep in the Eglin r... More
Scott Addington, a Warrior Games athlete, pulls back
Scott Addington, a Warrior Games athlete, pulls back his bow string during a morning archery session at the Air Force team’s training camp at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 8. The base-hosted, week-long War... More
Maintenance contractors with the 414th Flight Test
Maintenance contractors with the 414th Flight Test Squadron perform engine checks on a test MC-130J at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The aircraft was fitted with vertical fins on each wing, called winglets. The ... More
An F-15 from the 40th Flight Test Squadron takes off
An F-15 from the 40th Flight Test Squadron takes off for a training sortie from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 40th FTS is responsible for developmental flight testing for F-15s, F-16s and A-10s for the 96th T... More
A runner sprints through a cloud of red dust during
A runner sprints through a cloud of red dust during the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Color Run at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 29. Approximately 300 runners turned out to add a little color to t... More
A safety officer looks through binoculars at a suspicious
A safety officer looks through binoculars at a suspicious package during an exercise Feb. 22 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The chemical, biological, nuclear response exercise tested the procedures of emergency... More
Master Sgt. Shane Zugai, 96th Security Forces Squadron,
Master Sgt. Shane Zugai, 96th Security Forces Squadron, watches the building’s entrance during an active shooter exercise at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 11. The goal of the exercise was to evaluate peopl... More
Jessica Dierking, a Warrior CARE athlete, gets geared
Jessica Dierking, a Warrior CARE athlete, gets geared up to toss the shotput at a track and field session at the adaptive sports camp at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 24. The base hosts the week-long Wound ... More
Airmen, Sailors, Marines and Soldiers salute during
Airmen, Sailors, Marines and Soldiers salute during the presentation of the colors at the 48th Annual Explosive Ordnance Disposal Memorial Service at the Kauffman EOD Training Complex at Eglin Air Force Base, F... More
The “bad guy” is about to be attacked by Rex and Arko,
The “bad guy” is about to be attacked by Rex and Arko, two 96th Security Forces Squadron military working dogs, during a demonstration for Eglin Elementary School kids May 17 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The ... More
The 96th Test Wing’s guidons are held at present arms
The 96th Test Wing’s guidons are held at present arms during the wing’s change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 31. Brig. Gen. Christopher Azzano relinquished command to Brig. Gen. Evan D... More
A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II sits on the
A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II sits on the flightline after its first landing at Duke Field, Fla. The aircraft was there participating in a joint multi-wing major accident response exercise. (U.S. Air ... More
Senior Airman Roderick Ponton, a 96th Aircraft Maintenance
Senior Airman Roderick Ponton, a 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, talks with the pilot during preflight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon prior to a morning sortie at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Th... More
Members of the 919th Special Operations Wing watch
Members of the 919th Special Operations Wing watch the MC-130E Combat Talon I in flight April 15 during the aircraft's final sortie before retirement. The last five Talons in the Air Force belong to the 919th S... More
An Eglin Air Force Base firefighter directs the wounded
An Eglin Air Force Base firefighter directs the wounded toward the triage area during an active shooter exercise at the Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal building Dec. 3. Police and first responders from... More
Senior Airman Francisco Perez Castillo, 96th Maintenance
Senior Airman Francisco Perez Castillo, 96th Maintenance Group, studies his training regime during a swim session March 22 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 26-year-old Airman was recently inducted into the Po... More
Rifle-bearing Airmen stand at parade rest prior to
Rifle-bearing Airmen stand at parade rest prior to the Team Eglin Honor Guard graduation ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., June 1. Approximately 12 new Airmen graduated from the 120-plus-hour course. The ... More
An explosive ordnance disposal team member carries
An explosive ordnance disposal team member carries an equipment case through a series of obstacles during the fire muster challenge Oct. 13 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Approximately seven teams competed for t... More
A 413th Flight Test Squadron UH-1 Huey lifts off from
A 413th Flight Test Squadron UH-1 Huey lifts off from the flightline at Duke Field, Fla. The 413th FTS provides developmental testing to rotary wing aircraft such as the UH-1, CV-22 and the C-130. (U.S. Air For... More
Brian Williams, an Air Force Wounded Warrior athlete,
Brian Williams, an Air Force Wounded Warrior athlete, gets secured to the chair before trying the sitting shot put method during the fourth day of the DOD Warrior Games training camp at Eglin Air Force Base, Fl... More
The lead Silver Wings ski-diver vectors in for a landing
The lead Silver Wings ski-diver vectors in for a landing carrying a giant American flag during the 6th Ranger Training Battalion’s open house event May 7 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The event was a chance fo... More
A gopher tortoise can’t wait to get to its new home
A gopher tortoise can’t wait to get to its new home on the Eglin Air Force Base range Oct. 26. The first of approximately 250 tortoises were released into their 100-acre habitat after being rescued from urban ... More
Maj. Gen. Scott Vander Hamm, the Air Force Assistant
Maj. Gen. Scott Vander Hamm, the Air Force Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations, claps for his uncle, retired Chief Master Sgt. Russell Rhodes, after presenting him with the Korean Ambassador for Peace M... More
Airmen ensure the camera settings are correct during
Airmen ensure the camera settings are correct during a hazardous material portion of an exercise Feb. 22 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The chemical, biological, nuclear response exercise tested the procedures ... More
96th Test Wing firefighters carry a simulated helicopter
96th Test Wing firefighters carry a simulated helicopter crash victim during a mass casualty exercise Oct. 3 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The community-wide exercise deep in the Eglin range encompassed 96th T... More
Airmen assigned to the rifle team complete their shots
Airmen assigned to the rifle team complete their shots during 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 c... More
A new honor guard member waits for the funeral ceremony
A new honor guard member waits for the funeral ceremony to begin at the honor guard graduation Dec. 3 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Approximately 12 new Airmen graduated from the 80-plus-hour course. The gradua... More
Lt. Col. Michael Theriot, 711th Special Operations
Lt. Col. Michael Theriot, 711th Special Operations Squadron, completes his postflight checks on a C-146 Wolfhound at Duke Field, Fla., Oct. 21. The Air Force Special Operations Wing aircraft are used specifica... More
A 40th Flight Test Squadron F-15 soars up upon takeoff
A 40th Flight Test Squadron F-15 soars up upon takeoff from the Eglin Air Force Base runway for a morning sortie. The 40th FTS Airmen fly operational test missions in the F-16, F-15 and A-10. The 40th FTS is a ... More
Airman 1st Class Joseph Brown, 23rd Aircraft Maintenance
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
A flag detail stands ready to bring in the colors to
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
An F-16 undergoes a hot pit session Dec. 14 at Eglin
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
96th Test Wing firefighters battle fires around a simulated
96th Test Wing firefighters battle fires around a simulated helicopter crash during a mass casualty exercise Oct. 3 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The community-wide exercise deep in the Eglin range encompassed ... More
Royal Air Force pilot, Squadron Leader Hugh Nichols,
Royal Air Force pilot, Squadron Leader Hugh Nichols, lifts off in a Marine F-35B Lightning II for the first short take-off and vertical landing sortie by a United Kingdom pilot at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Fe... More
A C-146 Wolfhound comes in for a landing as C-145 Skytrucks
A C-146 Wolfhound comes in for a landing as C-145 Skytrucks wait for their next flight on the Duke Field flightline Oct. 21. The Air Force Special Operations Wing aircraft are used specifically in the training... More
A 96th Test Wing transportation alert vehicle leads
A 96th Test Wing transportation alert vehicle leads a 433rd Airlift Wing C-5 Galaxy from Joint Base San Antonio with passengers and equipment to a parking area on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The reserve aircrew ... More
Baltimore Ravens’ wide receiver, Steve Smith, gets
Baltimore Ravens’ wide receiver, Steve Smith, gets his “jersey” signed by a player during the two-day children’s football camp June 24 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Smith was the professional coach at the camp ... More