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  • DOD identifies Air Force casualties

    The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of six airmen who were supporting Operation Freedom's Sentinel.  They died Dec. 21 of wounds suffered when their patrol was attacked by a suicide bomber on a motorcycle near Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan.Killed were:Maj. Adrianna M.

  • Third quarter status of discipline

    The following disciplinary actions occurred here between July - September 2015:A senior airman from the 96th Aerospace Medicine Squadron was found guilty  of sexual assault at a court-martial and was sentenced to a bad conduct discharge, reduction to the rank of airman and confinement for six

  • Legacy, 5th Gen. aircraft unite at Checkered Flag

    Checkered Flag 16-1, a large-force exercise which gives a large number of legacy and fifth-generation aircraft the chance to practice combat training together, started Dec. 10 at Tyndall.This week-and-a-half long exercise focuses on the involvement of the F-22 Raptor, F-35 Lightning II's and legacy

  • 53rd Wing units develop, test new RPA assets

    (EDITOR'S NOTE:  Due to ISR and Creech AFB policy, the last names of maintainers, operations and intelligence personnel are removed.)Two geographically separated units from the 53rd Wing help operationally test new remotely piloted aircraft upgrades and models here.Detachment 4, the 53rd Test

  • Annual toy distribution helps families for holidays

    Eglin's annual Toy Drive distribution was held Dec. 4-5 for families who may need assistance finishing off the Christmas list this year.The program provides toys and gifts for families of Airmen E-6 and below. The first day of the program was by invitation only, while the second day was open to all

  • Registration begins for after-hours fitness center access

    Eglin Fitness Center personnel are now registering patrons for after-hours access for when the facility transitions to 24-hour operations Dec. 21.The change is an Air Force initiative to expand fitness services beyond traditional operating hours."This initiative is especially helpful for those

  • Fire truck repair saves wing thousands, ensures readiness

    The 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron's Fire Truck Maintenance Section recently saved the wing thousands of dollars through a little bit of luck and innovative thinking.The $25 thousand savings came when Airmen and civilians here procured and installed a 5,000 pound axle and differential assembly on

  • EOD Airman wins Grateful Nation Award

    An explosive ordnance disposal Airman here was awarded the 2015 Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs Grateful Nation Award in Washington, D.C. Nov. 16.Tech Sgt. James Fitzgerald, 96th Civil Engineer Squadron, Robotics Section non-commissioned officer in charge, was the Air Force's

  • "Street Smart" program kicks off Holiday Traffic Safety Campaign

    The annual Holiday Traffic Safety Campaign was held at the Enlisted Heritage Hall here Nov. 12.The campaign, presented by the 96th Test Wing safety office, reminds both Airmen and civilians about the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; texting or e-mailing while driving; and

  • 33rd FW crew chiefs advance with F-35

    As the Air Force continues to develop their newest fighter jet, the F-35 Lightning II, the 33rd Fighter Wing ensures the Airmen tasked with taking care of it receive the training they need to advance with it.Crew chiefs, who have worked alongside the F-35 since its production, have transformed into