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  • Eglin announce senior master sergeant selections

    Congratulations to the following master sergeants who were selected for promotion to the rank of senior master sergeant:Air Education and Training Command Michael Sellars Air Armament Center Joseph Unpingco 1st Special Operation Maintenance Squadron Jason Howard 9th Special Operations Squadron Earl

  • OPSEC and the cyber threat

    Just a few weeks ago I was given the opportunity to attend the Comprehensive Cyber Terrorism Defense Training Course sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security. Out of the 15 students attending the course I was the only non-computer security expert in the room. So, I was kind out of my league

  • AFRL researchers garner Black Engineer of Year awards

    Five Air Force Research Laboratory employees were honored during the Black Engineer of the Year Conference, Feb. 19-21 in Baltimore, Md. The conference awards exceptional African American individuals who have paved their way into the field. Two AFRL researchers received major Black Engineer of the

  • Wing commander farewells, hails honorary commanders

    Commanders of the 96th Air Base Wing expanded the Eglin family Feb. 18 during an Honorary Commanders Change of Command ceremony at the Armament Museum. Outgoing honorary commanders were recognized for their service and the incoming honoraries were given their first taste of Air Force life as they

  • 'Shirts' wear many hats, maintains pulse of enlisted force

    If five Airmen were asked what the role of a first sergeant is, they would probably give five different answers. A young Airman in trouble might see the first sergeant as a hard-core disciplinarian, while the Airman's supervisor sees him as a mentor. "The common perception many Airmen have is their

  • Eglin's joint fires team helps prepare aircrews for combat

    The Air Force's Green Flag East, in partnership with the Joint Readiness Training Center at Ft. Polk, La. and with support from U.S. Joint Forces Command's Joint Fires Integration and Interoperability Team, is improving warfighting skills of fighter pilots conducting close air support  missions for

  • NCO Academy graduates announced

    Congratulations to the following Eglin technical sergeants who graduated from the NCO Academy on Feb. 19. Distinguished Graduate:  Xavier Gonzalez, 96th Security Forces SquadronLance Andrews, 679th Armament Systems Squadron Stephen Ashurst, 33rd Maintenance Squadron Eddie Brown, 33rd Fighter Wing

  • Eglin's 'Mighty Gorillas' own the skies

    Pilots stationed at Eglin fly a number of aircraft under three different wings. All have different missions, education and training, and therefore different approaches to flying. In this three-part series, we will examine the pilots of Eglin and what their unique missions bring to U.S. air

  • Sergeant coined for volunteering excellence

    For the first time in several years Tech. Sgt. Teddy Goon went to the local Bob Hope Enlisted Village without it being a holiday or plans to support residents' needs. He walked in Feb. 11 with his supervisor solely to be recognized for his volunteer service. "I would like to extend my gratitude for

  • Eglin Airmen, Coast Guardsmen protect human health, environment

    Recently, Eglin Airmen and U.S. Coast Guardsmen from various stations across the nation participated in an annual week-long spill response training course and exercise conducted by Eglin spill response program officials. More than 3,050 feet of boom, a floatation device used to contain a chemical