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  • Eglin captain selected as Sijan award winner

    The Air Force recently recognized an Eglin Airman with the service's 2008 Lance P. Sijan Air Force Leadership Award. The Sijan award annually recognizes Airmen who demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities. Capt. Thomas Eckel, 366th Training Squadron Detachment 3 deputy commander, was selected as

  • Eglin commander named White House Fellow

    Lt. Col. Rob Lyman finally got the news he's been waiting for--his appointment as a White House Fellow. As the commander of the 96th Communications Squadron, Colonel Lyman faces challenges each day, but the selection process for this prestigious award was intense. The colonel is just one of 15

  • New Force Support Squadron streamlines Eglin's functions

    Community support, people, programs and quality of life are the focus of the newly formed 96th Force Support Squadron. The merger of 96th Mission Support Squadron and 96th Services Squadron into the 96th FSS occurred on June 30. The merger is the result of an ongoing Air Force-wide initiative which

  • Airman takes oath, seals allegiance to American flag

    In a 24-year span and thousands of miles across the Atlantic, one Airman reached the final stretch in pursuit of his freedom--the American way. Among a sea of others native to foreign lands, Airman 1st Class Shimon B. Perez-Conde (Gonzalez), of the 96th Air Base Wing Contracting Squadron, raised his

  • Destin honors second Team Eglin member during summer fest

    Destin handed the key to their city to another member of Team Eglin June 25 during their Red, White and Blue Celebration at the Destin HarborWalk. Senior Airman Tim Amos has been an intelligence analyst at the 33rd Operations Support Squadron for two years. He was honorably recognized for his

  • 16 Eglin Airmen selected for below the zone

    Congratulations to the 16 Airmen selected for promotion to senior airman below the zone.  Below the zone is a competitive early promotion program offered to Airmen in the grade of Airman First Class/E-3. This early promotion opportunity is restricted to elite Airmen who stand out from their peers

  • Officers selected for promotion

    Congratulations to the following lieutenant colonels selected for promotion to the rank of colonel: Donald Finley, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center Charles Greenwald, 46 Operations Group Douglas Hagen, 728th Air Control Squadron Gregory McNew, 676 Armament Systems Squadron Melvin

  • Celebration recognizes military, reminds community of sacrifices

    Local servicemembers are being recognized with a summer flare, and it's colored red, white and blue. Capt. Brian Hurley, a contracting officer with the Air Armament Center, was the first Eglin Airman to be recognized at the Red, White and Blue Celebration at the Destin HarborWalk 18 Jun. "Every

  • 53d Wing Airman earns Bronze Star

    Air Force officials awarded a Bronze Star Medal June 12 to a Tyndall Airman from the 16th Electronic Warfare Squadron's Detachment One for his supportive efforts of Operation Enduring Freedom in a combat zone.  When awarded for bravery, the Bronze Star is the fourth-highest combat award of the U.S.

  • Mighty Gorillas meet, say good-bye to Eagle

    During a week-long 58th Fighter Squadron reunion June 14-20, past and present pilots recounted stories of the good 'ol days and shared the disheartening but mission essential fact that 30 years of F-15 Eagle driving will become history this year. "This reunion is important to the 58th FS because we