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  • 1st Air Force F-35 pilot part of aviation history

    With the arrival of the joint strike fighter, the military continues the historical milestones for the worldwide aviation industry in preparing the first F-35 Lightning II pilots.At no time during his 16 years in an Air Force flight suit, did Lt. Col. Eric Smith ever expect to be the first to fly

  • Miller takes command of test wing

    Col. Colin Miller took command of the 46th Test Wing from Col. Michael Brewer July 22 at a ceremony on base.Miller is now responsible for missions dealing with developmental testing, evaluation of conventional munitions, command and control systems, navigation and guidance systems, and several new

  • Incinerator idea earns big bucks

    Anthony Dziokonski, of the 46th Range Support Squadron was presented with a $10,000 check by Maj. Gen. Charles Davis July 14 for an idea that saves Team Eglin and the Air Force thousands of dollars a year. The Air Armament Center commander presented the check on behalf of the Air Force Innovative

  • 96 SFS wins intramural softball title

    The 96th Security Forces Squadron powered past the 96th Medical Group 16-15 July 20 in a come-from-behind dazzler to take the intramural softball championship here.MDG finished the regular season with an 8-2 record. SFS, who posted at 7-2 regular season record, beat MDG 9-5 when they met during the

  • 53rd Wing commander leaves for Pentagon

    When Col. Michael Gantt accepted the 53rd Wing guidon as its new commander, he admitted to having only a moderate understanding of what took place within the 53rd Wing. Two years later as prepares to hand over command, he said he now marvels at the depth of his wing's mission and how much they

  • 46 Test Wing commander says farewell

    As 46th Test Wing commander, Col. Michael T. Brewer prepares for his next mission as commander of the Arnold Engineering and Development Center at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., he looked back on his two-year tenure and mission of his wing. "I will miss the opportunity to fly fighter aircraft," said

  • 'Cops for Kids' strive to make difference at Kyrgyz orphanage

    Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Richardson is a parent through and through. However, deploying here from the 172nd Airlift Wing in Jackson, Miss., meant the 376th Security Forces Squadron superintendent would spend six months away from his two teenagers. But his time at the Transit Center showed him that

  • First F-35 arrives at Eglin

    DoD's first F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter aircraft touched down at its new home here July 14, marking a major milestone in the nation's military history. Upon arrival, AF-9 officially became part of the Air Force inventory. It now belongs to the JSF training unit, the 33rd Fighter

  • Red Shirt Brigade honors deploying, returning troops

    Whether it's sending local troops off for a deployment or welcoming them back home, Eglin's Red Shirt Brigade lets service members know they care.The Red Shirt Brigade is an all-volunteer group of individuals from the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, who show their appreciation to incoming and

  • EOD amputee returned to duty

    After months of surgeries and rehabilitation, continuous physical therapy sessions and a full medical evaluation board an explosive ordnance technician gets to remain an Airman."It's exactly what I've been working so hard for," said Staff Sgt. David Flowers, a seven-year veteran who lost his right