U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. William Holt, special assistant to the commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, taxis a U-28A Draco down the Hurlburt Field flightline during his “Fini” flight at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 19, 2019. Holt has flown the U-28A for 12 years and has accrued approximately 700 flight hours in his 28 years of service in Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dennis Spain)

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Special arrival

Two members of the U.S. Special Operations Command's Black Daggers parachute team drop in at the Military Appreciation Recognition Celebration May 15 at Old Spanish Trail Park in Crestview. Likewise, several units from Duke Field's 919th Special Operations Wing brought out various displays of military equipment for the public to see. The MARC is a non-profit organization seeking to honor past and present military members of all branches during the Armed Forces Day weekend. (U.S. Air Force photo/Adam Duckworth)
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How its done

Air Force Reserve Master Sgt. John Wood, 919th Logistics Readiness Squadron, explains to Tyler Hall the process of palletizing airdrop supplies at the Military Appreciation Recognition Celebration May 15 at Old Spanish Trail Park in Crestview. Several units from Duke Field's 919th Special Operations Wing brought out various displays of military equipment for the public to see. The MARC is a non-profit organization seeking to honor past and present military members of all branches during the Armed Forces Day weekend. (U.S. Air Force photo/Adam Duckworth)
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Serving America

Working from their single-pallet expeditionary kitchen, Air Force reservists Master Sgt. Scott Halus, left, and Tech. Sgt. Sonya Lees, 919th Services Flight, serve a hot meal to an attendee at the Military Appreciation Recognition Celebration May 15 at Old Spanish Trail Park in Crestview. Several units from Duke Field's 919th Special Operations Wing brought out various displays of military equipment for the public to see. The MARC is a non-profit organization seeking to honor past and present military members of all branches during the Armed Forces Day weekend. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Cheryl Foster)
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Almost there

Daniel Dunn heads for the finish line in the annual Duke Field Kids’ Fun Run and Adult 5K held May 15. The event coincided with the Air Force-wide America’s Armed Forces Kids’ Run. First-place finishers by respective age category included: Nicholas Ruiz, 5-6 half mile; Faith Alexander, 7-8 half mile; Austin Bonebrake, 9-13 one mile; Eric Bonebrake, adult 5K. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Cheryl Foster)
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Fire chat

Duke Field firefighter Michael Glover explains part of his protective ensemble for (from left) Evan Bragg and Michael Dunn following the annual Duke Field Kids’ Fun Run and Adult 5K May 15. The firefighters provided standby emergency medical support for the runners. The event coincided with the Air Force-wide America’s Armed Forces Kids’ Run. First-place finishers by respective age category included: Nicholas Ruiz, 5-6 half mile; Faith Alexander, 7-8 half mile; Austin Bonebrake, 9-13 one mile; Eric Bonebrake, adult 5K. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Cheryl Foster)
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Fire ready

Daniel Dunn tries on a Duke Field firefighter’s fire suit and helmet following the annual Duke Field Kids’ Fun Run and Adult 5K May 15. The firefighters, on hand to provide standby emergency medical support for the runners, also took time show them their fire truck and its firefighting equipment . The event coincided with the Air Force-wide America’s Armed Forces Kids’ Run. First-place finishers by respective age category included: Nicholas Ruiz, 5-6 half mile; Faith Alexander, 7-8 half mile; Austin Bonebrake, 9-13 one mile; and Eric Bonebrake, adult 5K. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Cheryl Foster)
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Finishing strong

Faith Alexander sprints toward the finish of the annual Duke Field Kids’ Fun Run and Adult 5K May 15. The event coincided with the Air Force-wide America’s Armed Forces Kids’ Run. First-place finishers by respective age category included: Nicholas Ruiz, 5-6 half mile; Faith Alexander, 7-8 half mile; Austin Bonebrake, 9-13 one mile; Eric Bonebrake, adult 5K. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Cheryl Foster)
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Eagle Claw ceremony

Hurlburt Field Honor Guard team present the flag during a ceremony honoring the 30th anniversary of Operation Eagle Claw April 29. Operation Eagle Claw, conducted April 24, 1980, was a complex mission to rescue U.S. citizens taken hostage in the U.S. embassy in Iran. One of the MC-130E Combat Talons involved in the mission is still active with the 919th SOW at Duke Field, Fla. Tragically, the attempt ended in the death of eight service members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Adam Duckworth.)
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Memorial

Hurlburt Field Honor Guard team carries a wreath during a ceremony honoring the 30th anniversary of Operation Eagle Claw April 29. Operation Eagle Claw, conducted April 24, 1980, was a complex mission to rescue U.S. citizens taken hostage in the U.S. embassy in Iran. One of the MC-130E Combat Talons involved in the mission is still active with the 919th SOW at Duke Field, Fla. Tragically, the attempt ended in the death of eight service members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dan Neely)
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Reserve booth

Possible recruits stop by and pick up "goodies" at the Air Force Reserve tent April 11 at the Eglin Air Force Base 75th Anniversary Airshow. More than 125,000 were in attendance during the air show April 10-11, enjoying a variety of aerial performances and static displays. This was Eglin’s first open house since 2007 and was timed to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the installation. The Thunderbirds, F-22A Raptor demo and “Tora, Tora, Tora” were some of the highlights of the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)
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C-130 tour

A young airshow patron stands in the door way of a 919th Special Operations Wing C-130E Combat Talon while others wait to climb in for a tour of the aircraft April 11 at the Eglin Air Force Base 75th Anniversary Airshow. More than 125,000 were in attendance during the air show April 10-11, enjoying a variety of aerial performances and static displays. This was Eglin’s first open house since 2007 and was timed to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the installation. The Thunderbirds, F-22A Raptor demo and “Tora, Tora, Tora” were some of the highlights of the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings.)
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C-130 tour

A 919th Special Operations Wing aircrew member helps patrons into a C-130E Combat Talon for a tour of the aircraft April 11 at the Eglin Air Force Base 75th Anniversary Airshow. More than 125,000 were in attendance during the air show April 10-11, enjoying a variety of aerial performances and static displays. This was Eglin’s first open house since 2007 and was timed to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the installation. The Thunderbirds, F-22A Raptor demo and “Tora, Tora, Tora” were some of the highlights of the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings.)
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Good seat found

A 919th Special Operations Wing aircrew member watches the show from atop a C-130E Combat Talon April 11 at the Eglin Air Force Base 75th Anniversary Airshow. More than 125,000 were in attendance during the air show April 10-11, enjoying a variety of aerial performances and static displays. This was Eglin’s first open house since 2007 and was timed to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the installation. The Thunderbirds, F-22A Raptor demo and “Tora, Tora, Tora” were some of the highlights of the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Cheryl Foster.)
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Reserve "monster"

Lionel Easler, driver of the "The Instigator" monster truck poses with fans beside the Air Force Reserve display April 11 at the Eglin Air Force Base 75th Anniversary Airshow. More than 125,000 were in attendance during the air show April 10-11, enjoying a variety of aerial performances and static displays. This was Eglin’s first open house since 2007 and was timed to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the installation. The Thunderbirds, F-22A Raptor demo and “Tora, Tora, Tora” were some of the highlights of the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)
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Finishing touches

Air Force Reserve Staff Sgt. Tiffany Martinez, 919th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, cleans the windscreen on a 919th Special Operations Wing MC-130E Combat Talon I aircraft parked on the Eglin Air Force Base tarmac April 9. Duke Field reservists and their static display aircraft participated in Eglin's 75th Anniversary Open House and Air Show April 10-11 which attracted more than 70,000 daily spectators from the local area and beyond. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)
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Tighten up

Lionel Easler tightens down the lugs on "monster" tires of his truck "The Instigator," April 9 in preparation for the weekend airshow at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The truck was on display with the Air Force Reserve recruiting booth. Mr. Easler has been driving monster trucks for five years and competes in about 35 truck shows a year. This was the first airshow however for the Florida native. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)(U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)
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Rolling Reserve

Lionel Easler rolls the "monster" tires into place on his truck "The Instigator," April 9 in preparation for the weekend airshow at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The truck was on display with the Air Force Reserve recruiting booth. Mr. Easler has been driving monster trucks for five years and competes in about 35 truck shows a year. This was the first airshow however for the Florida native. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.) (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)
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Kickin the tires

Lionel Easler kicks the "monster" tires into place on his truck "The Instigator," April 9 in preparation for the weekend airshow at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The truck was on display with the Air Force Reserve recruiting booth. Mr. Easler has been driving monster trucks for five years and competes in about 35 truck shows a year. This was the first airshow however for the Florida native. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)
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Net working

Members of the Tennessee Air National Guard’s 119th Command and Control Squadron unwind with a volleyball match March 24 after a day of training exercises at Duke Field. More than 150 of the squadron’s members traveled to Duke Field for a week-long field training exercise that fulfilled their annual training requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jon McCallum)
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Road to combat

Outfitted with paintball gear for a simulated combat scenario, members of the Tennessee Air National Guard’s 119th Command and Control Squadron head to the first of several checkpoints on a combat readiness training course at Duke Field March 24. More than 150 of the squadron’s members traveled to Duke Field for a week-long field training exercise that fulfilled their annual training requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jon McCallum)
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