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  • NFL honors local Airman

    When Tech. Sgt. Mike Harder traveled home for the holidays, he enjoyed time with his family, his friends and his favorite football team.Harder, a 96th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms instructor, is a life-long New England Patriots fan.  He knew his first trip home in two years would be

  • Pet Welfare Center adds ward, MSG support

    A new cat isolation ward at the Pet Welfare Center will keep ill cats awaiting fostering or adoption away from healthy cats, while they're being treated.Pet Welfare is a non-profit, no-kill animal shelter.  It places nearly 300 abandoned, stray, and homeless cats and dogs every year, according to

  • 11 Airmen selected for chief

    Of the 2,525 senior master sergeants eligible for promotion to chief, 479 were selected for an 18.97 percent selection rate, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced today.Team Eglin had 11 Airmen on the list.Enlisted promotions are based on weighted factors including time in grade, time in

  • "Port Dawgs" keep cargo, people moving

    Whether it's cargo or passengers, the Air Terminal Operations and Passenger Travel Section of the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron keep things moving.The section, which is housed in Eglin's Readiness Center, provides a critical service to units here, including the 7th Special Forces Group (A). 

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

    The annual Holiday Traffic Safety Campaign was held at the Enlisted Heritage Hall here Nov. 13.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

  • F-35 water survival instructor keeps training afloat

    Within the 33rd Fighter Wing, innovation doesn't end at the flight line, but finds its way into a 12-foot swimming pool where new F-35 pilots are now able to seamlessly complete their F-35 water survival training.During the F-35 aircrew flight equipment shop water survival training here, pilots are

  • F-35 takes center stage at Nellis Open House

    While visitors at the Nellis Open House were able to get an up-close look at various aircraft that make up the last 70 years of aviation history, the U.S. Air Force's newest fifth-generation fighter aircraft may have produced the most 'oohs and awes' throughout the event Nov. 7, 8 and 9.Thousands of

  • Until deployed do us part: Eglin Airmen find way to wed

    For most people, the terms marriage ceremony and wedding are interchangeable, since they usually happen at the same time. For one Airman here, that is not the case.Senior Airman Ashley Reid, was not at her marriage ceremony. She hasn't had her wedding yet either. But, she is married.Reid, who has

  • Tyndall officials identify pilot recovered in F-16 incident

    Tyndall officials have identified the F-16 pilot involved in a Nov. 6 aircraft incident as Matthew J. LaCourse, age 58, of Panama City Beach."I can attest that he was an exceptional pilot and leader," said Col. Alexus Grynkewich, 53rd Wing commander.  "His dedication to the mission of the 53rd

  • 53rd Wing wins 2 science awards

    Airmen from the 53rd Wing earned two Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) awards this year.  Air Combat Command earned four of the 15 awards despite representing only three percent of the Air Force's entire STEM career field.  Signal jammers, threat warning systems, asset