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  • F-35B lifts off for first flight at Eglin

    An F-35B Lightning II made its first flight at Eglin Air Force Base today, two months after 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing officially introduced the Marine Corps' fifth generation fighter to the world at the 33rd Fighter Wing."Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 has had an exciting year with the

  • B-1 aircrews employ laser JDAMS during Combat Hammer

    For the first time in history, B-1 aircrews from Ellsworth employed laser Joint Direct Attack Munitions against moving targets during a Weapon System Evaluation Program exercise May 14 to 16.Aircrews from the 37th Bomb Squadron "Tigers" and 34th BS "Thunderbirds" employed six GBU-54 laser JDAMs

  • New guide helps Airmen, families navigate social media

    Airmen and families have a new resource at their fingertips with the recent release of an updated and revised social media guide, shown here, by the Air Force Public Affairs Agency in San Antonio, Texas. The guide features sections geared toward all Total Force members and their families as well as

  • Fallen honored at EOD memorial ceremony

     Hundreds of people paid homage to fallen explosive ordnance disposal technicians during the 43rd annual EOD Memorial Ceremony here May 5. The names of five Soldiers, three Sailors, five Marines and five Airmen were added to the memorial wall in a solemn ceremony attended by family, friends and

  • Eglin Club discounts discontinued at non-club facilities

    The Air Force Materiel Command Member First Plus program was discontinued here, as of May 1.This change means Eglin's club members will no longer receive discounts at non-club facilities such as the bowling alley, golf course and barbershop. The termination of the benefit was a result of the 96th

  • Eglin concerns heard at Caring for People forum

    The Caring for People Forum held April 11 gave military and civilian personnel an opportunity to voice their ideas on improving Eglin's programs and resources.The forum was made up of 92 participants, which included males; females; officer and enlisted from all services; retired military; single;

  • F-35 training center begins formal training

    While celebrating each F-35 Lightning II arrival, the integrated joint strike fighter training team also opened the doors for the first Air Force certification courses on the logistical support behind the nation's newest weapons platform.The 33rd Fighter Wing have eight basic familiarization courses

  • Eglin facilities earning Gold in energy savings

    Whether it's excellence in what they do, or innovation in industry, Eglin's workforce is always in the lead. That reputation has been reinforced with several new energy efficient buildings earning the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold Certification.Leadership in Energy and

  • Local Exchange shoppers get satisfaction

    At 116 years of age, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service may not have "moves like Jagger," but its shoppers are getting plenty of satisfaction according to a recent American Customer Satisfaction Index survey. The ACSI was developed to provide information on satisfaction with the quality of

  • Football great to visit Eglin, speak on resiliency

     Football legend Herschel Walker is making a special trip here March 22 to talk to Team Eglin personnel about overcoming life's challenges."The former three-time All American and Heisman Trophy winner from the University of Georgia will speak to Airmen about being resilient," said Col. Colin Miller,