Summer swimming at East Gate pool

Federal funds to stimulate base infrastructure

When President Barak Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the intent was to revitalize the economy across America, including the Florida Panhandle. Part of that act is $2.18 billion in funding for the Department of Defense Military Construction Program. More than $34.6

Military studies

First sergeants coin AADD members

53rd Wing has new CC

Assuming command of the 53rd Wing meant a return to the states after serving almost five years overseas for Col. Michael Gantt. This was a transition the colonel said he was excited about. "My family and I are happy to be here on the Emerald Coast," said the colonel. "We're ready to get out and

Fallen comrades honored during Khobar Towers anniversary

New Force Support Squadron streamlines Eglin's functions

Community support, people, programs and quality of life are the focus of the newly formed 96th Force Support Squadron. The merger of 96th Mission Support Squadron and 96th Services Squadron into the 96th FSS occurred on June 30. The merger is the result of an ongoing Air Force-wide initiative which

Pilots withstand SERE training

53rd vice pilots B-1 back to Dyess

Airman takes oath, seals allegiance to American flag

In a 24-year span and thousands of miles across the Atlantic, one Airman reached the final stretch in pursuit of his freedom--the American way. Among a sea of others native to foreign lands, Airman 1st Class Shimon B. Perez-Conde (Gonzalez), of the 96th Air Base Wing Contracting Squadron, raised his