• Commissary reopens with new fixtures, more space

    Eglin's commissary, re-vitalized by a two-year long, $24 million renovation project, introduced its new look with a grand re-opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 9."The commissary started out as a fairly small store back in 1972," Col. Bill Porter, 96th Air Base Wing vice-commander, said in his

  • 'Lighthouse' center opens for Airmen, dorm residents

    Airmen can now find a renovated and expanded place to call "home" at a community center called "Lighthouse" on Dorm18 D's third floor, accessed from an entrance near the Airmen Leadership School parking lot.The seven-room complex offers a full kitchen, video gaming options and surround sound movie

  • 53rd Wing celebrates 70th birthday

    Reveling in its rich history, the 53rd Wing celebrated its 70th birthday Feb. 3.The wing, established in 1940 and activated at MacDill Field, Fla., on Jan. 15, 1941, trained fighter pilots in the P-35 and P-40 aircraft and later flew P-39 patrols in defense of the Panama Canal. Through the years,

  • Staff sergeant snags Sijan

    Explosive Ordinance technician Staff Sgt. Michael Pereira had a memorable 2010. He deployed, was honored with a Bronze Star,  earned an Army Commendation medal and was featured on the Air Force Recruiting Service "Everyday Sci Fi" series. Continuing the trend, 2011 brought another memorable moment

  • High-tempo training prepares maintainers for war

    Aircraft maintainers are working day and night during Red Flag 11-2 so pilots can fly the missions needed to prepare for aerial combat, but not only aircrew members benefit from the Red Flag experience.The high-tempo mission requirements of Red Flag provide maintainers an environment that

  • 53rd helps Guard fighter prep for alert missions at Tyndall

    U.S.-based alert pilots train to shoot down enemy aircraft over American soil. They run exercise scenarios on a constant basis, preparing for that call to scramble. But all the dry runs in the world can't prepare a pilot for that moment when a live missile is released from the jet. That's why

  • Air Force officials announce FY11 additional force management measures

    Air Force leaders announced involuntary force management programs Feb. 2 to reduce personnel as a supplement to the voluntary programs announced in December. These measures are part of the Air Force's multi-year Force Management Program aimed at shaping and sizing the force. With more Airmen

  • AETC Commander visits 33rd Fighter Wing

    The Commander of Air Education and Training Command, Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr., visited the 33rd Fighter Wing Jan. 28 to connect with the new unit as he begins his command.During his tour, the general received a status report on the wing and it's integrated Academic Training Center that is the school