• Vice commander selected for promotion

    Col. David A. Harris, vice commander, Air Armament Center, was nominated today by the President to the Senate for appointment to the grade of brigadier general, United States Air Force."It is great news that Col. Dave Harris was nominated for promotion," said Major General C. R. Davis, Program

  • 10 Articles 15 in November

    Ten Eglin members receive nonjudicial punishment under Article 15 in November:Nonjudicial punishment under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice, provides commanders with an essential and prompt means of maintaining good order and discipline and also promotes positive behavior changes in

  • 53rd Wing assists with Blue Knight 2010

    Two units in the 53rd Wing, headquartered at Eglin AFB, Fla., assisted with an unmanned aircraft system demonstration testing U.S. manned and unmanned joint force capabilities against airborne UAS.The Blue Knight 2010 demonstration, led by the U.S. Joint Unmanned Aircraft System Center of

  • Inside the suit: Airmen train, experience life in chemical gear

    (Editor's note: This is the second of a three-part series on Air Force chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive training as it's managed and conducted at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The series will cover equipment, training and practical exercise.)The Air Force's "C-bag" contains

  • FBI hosts blast investigation training at Eglin

    Improvised explosive devices ripped through three vehicles sending debris up and out as far as 1,500 feet creating a sprawling scene of devastation across Eglin's ranges Nov. 30.The explosions initiated the FBI's Large Vehicle Bomb Post Blast School for approximately 67 state and local law

  • Toy Giveaway brings Christmas to Airmen

    It began to look a lot like Christmas Dec. 2 as the Airman's Attic transformed into Santa's workshop. Members of the First Sergeants Council and numerous volunteers became Santa's elves and helped organize more than 4,500 toys for the seventh annual toy distribution. As parents rummaged through

  • Tots In Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here: It's a boyWilliam Edward, born Nov. 2, to Airman 1st Class Aaron and Jacqueline GrinesKooper Maksym, born Nov. 4, to Tech. Sgt. Jerome and Melanie CollinsAdam Michael, born Nov. 6, to Airman 1st Class