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  • AF selects 1,700 for senior master sergeant

    More than 1,700 master sergeants have been selected for promotion to senior master sergeant, Air Force Personnel Center officials said today. Those selected represent 13.78 percent of the 12,351 eligible, with an average score of 670.44, 4.12 years average time in grade, and 19.27 years time in

  • F-35's launch first step to future air dominance

    No matter what uniform they wear, service members of the 33rd Fighter Wing know the launch of the first F-35 Lightning II flight here March 6 is a small step into the next half century of air dominance.Morale was high even though the sortie was abbreviated by the pilot's determination of "in flight

  • 337th TES conducts SB-15 testing

    The 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron here is testing the Sustainment Block-15 software to determine the effectiveness and suitability of the upgrades. Each software sustainment block includes changes to navigation, weapon delivery, radar, electrical multiplexing, communication and navigation

  • 46th rotary wing testing moves to Duke, adds missions

    With blades spinning and dust flying, the 46th Test Wing's UH-1N Hueys took off from Eglin's main ramp on Feb. 27, to join the 413th Flight Test Squadron's operating location eight miles north at Eglin's Duke Field.While still under the 46th Test Wing, the helicopters will operate from Duke Field

  • 33rd FW certifies first Marine AFSO-21 facilitator

    A Marine recently became certified as a facilitator in the Air Force Smart Operations 21 program continuing to develop an efficient joint environment in the 33rd Fighter Wing.AFSO-21 is an Air Force effort dedicated to maximize value and minimize waste in all processes. The mission is to establish a

  • Marine F-35B squadron carries out centuries-old ceremonial heritage

    Marine Corps has geared up for battle since its inception 237 years ago and this warrior spirit is still evidenced in their military ceremonies. Some 89 members from Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 at the 33rd Fighter Wing displayed remnants of battlefield procedures from years bygone

  • Airmen win honors at worldwide talent search

    From 90 other Airmen, two Eglin entertainers were selected last month in the annual Air Force Worldwide Talent Search, a Tops-In-Blue talent-selection competition.The Air Force Research Lab's 1st Lt. Sarah Ruzzin won first place in the dance competition and the 33rd Fighter Wing's Tech. Sgt. Michael

  • TRICARE opens for eligible retirees

    Retirees 65 or older can look forward to additional medical care if they meet the eligibility requirements of TRICARE for Life.TRICARE for Life is a comprehensive health benefits program that is available to uniformed services retirees, their spouses, and their survivors who are age 65 or older and

  • Eglin announces promotions

    Congratulations to the following lieutanant colonels selected for promotion to colonel:Scott Guilbeault, 53rd WingJeffrey Gates, Air Armament CenterStamatis Smeltz, 96th Mission Support GroupJeffrey Sobel, Air Armament CenterCongratulations to the following captains selected for promotion to

  • New Child Development Center opens

    A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Child Development Center was held here Jan. 13. The CDC opened to care for children Jan. 17. The $11 million project was funded through Base Realignment and Closure, to accommodate the relocation of families from the 7th Special Forces Group and the arrival of