F-35A OUE events completed, success handed to AETC for review

A major step in the building the Air Force's F-35A Lightning II training program was accomplished when the 33rd Fighter Wing completed the training and flying portion of the service's operational utility evaluation on schedule Nov. 15.Four pilots began training when the evaluation started Sept. 10,

TAP classes expanded to five days

Transition Assistance Program workshops in the armed forces were recently expanded from three to five days. The workshop now includes briefs from the Departments of Defense, Labor and Veterans Affairs, as mandated by the VOW (Veterans Opportunity to Work) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011.Eglin's Airman

New chiefs selected

The Air Force has released the list of 454 senior master sergeants selected for promotion to chief master sergeant.Those selected represent 22.9 percent of the 1,981 eligible for consideration, and when promoted will be among an elite group of enlisted members who make up less than one percent of

Memorial service honors fallen Airman

Maj. Garrett Knowlan lived his life with honor, for God, his family and his country.A devoted family man, an infectious smile and an outstanding officer were just a few phrases used to describe the major at a memorial service on Eglin's flightline Nov. 5. Knowlan died Oct. 11 while participating in

Building dedicated to EOD technician

The EOD community, family and friends remembered a fallen hero Oct. 30, with the dedication of a building in his honor.Tech. Sgt. Daniel Douville was an Airman assigned to the 96th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight when he was killed while on this third deployment. He died June 26, 2011, as a

VFA-101 celebrates Navy's 237th birthday

The "Grim Reapers" of Strike Fighter Squadron 101, the Navy's first F-35C squadron, and their families celebrated the Navy's 237th birthday Oct. 13 at Post'l Point here.Since 1972, when the Chief of Naval Operations authorized Oct.13 as the Navy's birthday, each CNO has encouraged a Navy-wide

Team Eglin kids experience military life at Operation Hero

F-35: Newest fighter much more than just 'stealthy plane'

The engines roared overhead as an F-35A fell into formation. Although this is a basic maneuver for the test pilots, the possibilities for combat environments created by these elite aircraft working together are anything but mundane.The F-35, which features three variants to be used by the Air Force,

OSI introduces new smartphone anonymous tip line

The Air Force Office of Special Investigations has opened its first anonymous tip line that allows submissions from the Internet, via SMS (texting) or using a smartphone application. The application was created in order to capitalize on cyberspace and engage the Air Force community more effectively,

Flu shots now available for Eglin military, civilians

The Influenza (flu) vaccine is now available at the Eglin immunization clinic and Eglin primary care clinics during regular operating hours. Immunization is the key to seasonal influenza prevention and is recommended for everyone six months old and older. There are two ways to receive the influenza