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  • 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

  • Senior NCO earns Bronze Star

    When Master Sgt. Gregory Miller, 46th Maintenance Squadron, received the Bronze Star Medal Feb. 25, he summed up his feelings in one word: humbling.Sergeant Miller was awarded the prestigious award for expertly mentoring over 64 Afghan National Army soldiers in the management of munitions worth $40

  • Medical Group recognized for newborn hearing procedures

    Barely 24 hours after she was born, during one of her many naps, Sarah Thompson had a tiny green ear bud placed in her ear. The bud wasn't connected to an MP3 player piping in Baby Mozart or even Black Eyed Peas, but to a device called an EroScan which measures hearing sensitivity. Measuring

  • 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

  • Shalimar students send Sentiments

    Sounds of crayons coloring on construction paper, smells of glue and cheerful chatter filled the Shalimar Elementary cafeteria the morning of Feb. 16. Colorful cards of gratitude were created by 1st grade students to show their appreciation for local veterans, a simple idea Airman 1st Class Jonathan

  • 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

  • Club grand opening celebration slated

    March 4 will be a banner day when the Eglin Club opens its doors after seven months of renovations.The grand opening will be more than new paint and flooring. It ushers in a new era, following the Air Force model many bases are adopting, of consolidating enlisted and officer clubs into one