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  • Team Eglin member's generous acts go viral

    A local federal employee and Air Force reservist's simple helping-hand efforts after a tornado were recognized recently on a viral level through social and local media.Senior Master Sgt. Timothy Thoner remembers vividly the kindness of strangers.Two years ago, while he was out of state, dozens of

  • Rangers exercise CAS with F-35A

    Although the U.S. Air Force separated from the U.S. Army on September 18, 1947, the two forces have a long history of working together to dominate the sky and ground in combat.This tradition continues today with the 3rd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment's recent visit here to conduct close air

  • F-35A continues deployment training

     The F-35A is at the point in its life where it's taking the first lap around the track away from home. The 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron is here to put the aircraft, its staff and equipment, through a series of operational tests to determine just how capable the aircraft is in a forward

  • First Air National Guard Airman graduates F-35 intel school

    As the F-35A Lightning II prepares to fly north in 2020, the Vermont Air National Guard sent an Airman here to become the first National Guardsman to graduate from the Joint Strike Fighter program's Intelligence Formal Training Unit.Capt. Christopher Clements, 158th Operations Support Squadron

  • F-35As deploy to test readiness

    Six F-35As arrived here, Feb. 8, from Edwards AFB, California to begin an operational deployment test at a nearby range complex. The test will help develop the concept of operations as well as validate the aircraft's capability to deploy.In order for the Air Force to declare initial operating

  • B-52s drop bombs during Combat Hammer

    Minot B-52 aircrew and munition members were put to the test recently during a week-long air-to-ground combat training exercise called Combat Hammer.According to exercise officials, the objective of Combat Hammer, which took place from Feb. 8-10, was to evaluate the reliability and efficiency of

  • Elder fitness program gets results

    Since January 2015, the Go4Life fitness program has helped its participants improve mobility, flexibility, and strength. The eight week program is aimed at individuals 50 years old and over, who want to improve their functional fitness.The classes focus on flexibility, balance, and muscle strength

  • 31st TES departs for Mountain Home AFB to conduct F-35 testing

    A much anticipated and important test mission for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program is underway with the "deployment" of six operational test and evaluation F-35s and more than 85 Airmen from the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron, which took place Feb. 8 and 9.This is the first simulated

  • Military Saves Week begins soon

    Military Saves Week kicks off here Feb. 22-27.  The DoD-wide financial readiness campaign encourages the military and civilian communities to meet immediate needs and build long-term wealth through saving and debt reduction.  The theme, "Start Small, Think Big," highlights the value of saving even

  • Eglin hospital delivers unprecedented, complete cardiac care

    The doctor leaned in and described to Robert Hyde what he might feel during his medical procedure. Shortly thereafter, she made a small incision to his inner thigh area. During the half-hour process, the surgical team watched the large, live-view X-ray machine as the doctor guided a long, thin,