Eglin's repair program brings big savings

In a time when government is trying to do more with less, the 46th Maintenance Group's Air Force Repair Enhancement Program has gone even further saving the Air Force millions of dollars. AFREP is an Air Force-wide program where disposable maintenance parts are reclaimed, refurbished and used in the

Military remembers POW/MIAs

"You are not forgotten" is the nation's solemn promise to the families of those missing in action and unaccounted for from our nation's wars.That promise will be reaffirmed Sept. 16 at this year's POW/MIA ceremony. The ceremony symbolizes the United States' resolve to never forget POWs or those who

Firefighters pay respect with 9/11 memorial stair climb

Small red, white and blue streamers swayed in the morning breeze from the steps of the Duke air traffic control tower Sept. 11. The names of the 343 firefighters who lost their lives at the World Trade Center were inscribed on each streamer.For the first time, Airmen and civilian firefighters from

Materiel Management keeps base supplied

Team Eglin Airman honored in last Destin summer ceremony

With two-ship arrival, Eglin F-35 number increases to 4

DC F-16s return home after evacuation

Iraqi aircraft maintainers learn English

For Iraqi aircraft maintainers at Kirkuk Regional Air Base, comprehension of the English language is a problem they face every day. All of their technical manuals are written in English, the internationally recognized language of aviation.To combat this issue, Maj. Mark Gray, the 321st Air

Air Force celebrates JSF arrival, rolls out nation's airpower future

An official unveiling of the F-35A Lightning II joint strike fighter was labeled as a "historic occasion" by Air Force officials hosting the ceremony Aug. 26 at the 33rd Fighter Wing."This is indeed a new era," said Gen. Edward Rice, Air Education and Training Command commander and host of the

Eglin runway reopens, barrier tested