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  • VFA-101 celebrates Navy's 237th birthday

    The "Grim Reapers" of Strike Fighter Squadron 101, the Navy's first F-35C squadron, and their families celebrated the Navy's 237th birthday Oct. 13 at Post'l Point here.Since 1972, when the Chief of Naval Operations authorized Oct.13 as the Navy's birthday, each CNO has encouraged a Navy-wide

  • Red AMU takes weapons load competition

    A three-person F-15 load crew from the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron won the third quarter load competition here Oct. 19.Staff Sgt. Carlos Rodriguez and Senior Airmen Michael Simmers and Andrew Kim scored a 967 out of 1000 points. Their competition, an F-16 load crew of Staff Sgt. James Brower

  • F-35: Newest fighter much more than just 'stealthy plane'

    The engines roared overhead as an F-35A fell into formation. Although this is a basic maneuver for the test pilots, the possibilities for combat environments created by these elite aircraft working together are anything but mundane.The F-35, which features three variants to be used by the Air Force,

  • Synthetic drugs continue to raise concern

    For the past two years, the synthetic marijuana commonly known as spice, has become more prevalent in the military and in Okaloosa County.Incidents involving service members abusing the herbal mixture "spice" prompted uniformed service leaders to stress the ramifications of using the drug and other

  • F-15 Test Force celebrates 10 years of Eagle improvements

    On Oct. 12, the F-15 Operational Flight Program Combined Test Force celebrates its 10-year anniversary.The members of the unit, many of whom were there at the inception, recalled the major accomplishments and changes they've seen after 10 years.The OTP CTF is a unit composed of active/reserve

  • Flu shots now available for Eglin military, civilians

    The Influenza (flu) vaccine is now available at the Eglin immunization clinic and Eglin primary care clinics during regular operating hours. Immunization is the key to seasonal influenza prevention and is recommended for everyone six months old and older. There are two ways to receive the influenza

  • AFMC promotes breast cancer, prostate cancer awareness month

    During October, Air Force Materiel Command will be promoting Breast Cancer and Prostate Cancer Awareness. This is an excellent time to educate individuals about breast and prostate cancer and promote screening. Knowing about these diseases and what you can do can save your life.According to the

  • Sister Strong to unite area military spouses

    Members of a new program designed to bring local military spouses together will launch their first event in October. Sister Strong, an organization made up of spouses of service members from Eglin, Hurlburt Field, 7th Special Forces Group and the 6th Ranger Training Battalion, was recently created

  • Team Eglin remembers with POW/MIA Recognition Day

    Hundreds gathered for the annual Prisoner-of-War and Missing-in-Action recognition ceremony at the Air Force Armament Museum here, Sept. 21. The 53rd Wing hosted the ceremony, featuring retired Lt. Col. Bruce McKenty, the national commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, as guest

  • Air Force runs with new F-35 engine program

    An Airman seated in an aircraft, surrounded by electronic displays, surveys the cockpit of an F-35A Lightning II and begins rehearsed procedures that now feel comfortable. He feels the jet's familiar rumble below as the engine roars to life on the flightline. If you imagined the person in the seat