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  • 337 TES demonstrates ability to triple B-1 payload

    The 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron began its first phase of testing March 22 of a Multiple Ejector Rack to a B-1 Bomber here.If fielded, 16-carry modified rotary launchers will increase the number of 500-pound Joint Direct Attack Munitions and Laser Guided JDAMs carried by the B-1 from 15 to 48,

  • 728th supports readiness exercise

    Convoys of trucks rolled out the gates April 1 to begin a 10-day training exercise in two geographically separated locations.The convoys, belonging to the 728th Air Control Squadron, are supporting the squadron's first large-scale field training exercise in more than two years. One of only three

  • Eglin next up for Jack Daniel's/USO "Toast to the Troops" program

    Deployed military personnel from all services will be the latest recipients of USO care packages assembled at a "stuffing party" April 15 in Hangar 102.The base was selected as the site of the next Jack Daniel's/USO "Toast to the Troops" event as military spouses, USO volunteers and others will

  • LRS evaluates quality one step at a time

    If the commander of the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron wants to know his unit's health, the Quality Assurance Office can give him the answer.The QA office has taken on the challenge of keeping track of the squadron's vast operations in four main flights: Fuels Management, Materiel Management,

  • K-9 team's bond critical to mission, long lasting

    The phrase "man's best friend" thoroughly explains the deep, even emotional connection between a dog and its master. This is never more apparent than the bonds formed between Air Force K-9 handlers and their furry companions.New canines arrive to their bases with basic obedience, detection and

  • Airman integrates Air Force in joint ops

    The joint operations center senior watch officer for the 9th Air and Space Expeditionary Task Force-Iraq, Maj. David Och, ensured the Air Force smoothly and efficiently coordinated with the Army and other joint entities in Iraq."The JOC is manned by various units and staff sections," said the major

  • Revamped Team Lean challenge returns in April

    The Team Lean Challenge has received a facelift this year and is coming to Eglin April 11. The official theme of the newly refreshed program is Team Pedometer Challenge; the program focuses on taking the necessary 'steps' for permanent healthy lifestyle changes. The Team Pedometer Challenge involves

  • Eglin K-9 team competes in regional contest

    Sit, stay, fetch and roll over.Rex is WAY past that. He and his handler Staff Sgt. David Aenchbacher, 96th Security Forces Squadron, recently competed in a K-9 competition against the best local and regional handlers at a contest in Fort Walton Beach, Fla.Sergeant Aenchbacher and Rex were the only

  • 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