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  • Marine squadron's F-16 flights "a milestone" toward JSF

    Marine aviators of the F-35B Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 completed four sorties this week in F-16 Fighting Falcons, beginning a familiarization process to ensure readiness and efficiency in the transition to the Department of Defense's fifth generation fighter."It's a tremendous

  • Airman by day, Actor by Night

    During the day, Staff Sgt. Michael Stallings, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, is known as the fuels distribution supervisor. By night he's known as Daniel Warren, retired U.S. Marine. Sergeant Stallings made his acting debut in "Sin, Sex and the CIA" with Stage Crafters Community Theatre March

  • Navy presence grows as F-35 date nears

    In the heart of the Air Force's largest base, surrounded by Air Force blue, sits Capt. Michael Saunders. The former Top Gun skipper and current 33rd Operations Group deputy commander is charged with spearheading efforts in building the future fifth generation Naval fighter. If that task isn't enough

  • Eglin Airman reels in aircraft

    When someone thinks of fishing, they imagine casting a line in the middle of a lake with the hopes of reeling in a scaly, finned underwater creature. However, with not much more than a flashlight and simple hand signals, Staff Sgt. Korey Cornelis catches some of the biggest fish ever on a flight

  • MTI team recruits leaders for next AF generation

    Eglin Airmen looking for a special duty assignment may find interest in what the Military Training Instructor recruiting team has to say during their visit March 25."I have always made it a priority to seek out and recommend Airmen to apply for special duty as an MTI," said Senior Master Sgt. Darren

  • Officials announce E-8 promotions

    Air Force officials selected 1,274 of 12,378 eligible master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant for a selection rate of 10.29 percent.The average score for those selected was 665.57, with an average time in grade of 4.30 years and an average time in service of 19.76 years. The average

  • Seven Eglin members receive Articles 15

    In February, there were seven Articles 15 offered on base.Nonjudicial punishment under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice provides commanders with an essential and prompt means of maintaining good order and discipline and also promotes positive behavior changes in member's service without

  • Maintenance readiness criticial to F-35 success

    As the 33rd Maintenance Group grows steadily in population, they are preparing the way for integrated training and maintenance of the Department of Defense's newest joint fighter - the F-35 Lightning II."It is the logistics behind the aircraft that makes this jet go," said Col. Laura Sampsel, 33rd

  • Nine Eglin Airmen receive Articles 15

    In January, there were nine Articles 15 offered on base. Nonjudicial punishment under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice, provides commanders with an essential and prompt means of maintaining good order and discipline and also promotes positive behavior changes in service members without