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  • Eglin Fuels non-commissioned officer keeps gas flowing

    The 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron's Fuels Flight delivers the second largest amount of fuel in the entire area of responsibility with a daily average of 520,000 gallons. Staff Sgt. Joshua Schubert is the day-shift fuels distribution supervisor for the flight. He spends his shifts

  • 36 EWS engineer awarded bronze star for deployment effort

    Volunteering for an opportunity to incorporate electronic warfare into a real-world wartime environment has led to a Bronze Star medal for one engineer in the 36th Electronic Warfare Squadron. Capt. Pamela Tan, a military engineer, received her medal Jan. 22 from Col. Steve DePalmer, 53rd Wing

  • Physician assistant makes difference in Afghan lives

    Servicemembers of the Provincial Reconstruction Team Paktya in Gardez, Afghanistan, are helping to develop the infrastructure necessary for the Afghan people to succeed in a post-conflict environment. One member of the Paktya PRT is Capt. James Parris. The physician assistant from the 96th Medical

  • Team visits to answer personnel questions

    A team from the Air Force Personnel Center here successfully wrapped up phase one of the educational Spread the Word briefings Jan. 14, paving the way for the next round of experts to begin phase two - which involves taking the message to more than 70 remaining Air Force bases. The team will visit

  • Angel Fire surveillance a key tactical asset

    It all starts with an idea. Whether it's Post-it notes, Band-Aids or Velcro, all were ideas that simplified life. Angel Fire began as one of those ideas. The Angel Fire concept allows aircraft to watch over ground troops to detect snipers on rooftops or enemy mortar teams six blocks down lobbing a

  • Ground Combat Training Squadron gains new capability

    Airmen here are training with a new asset that may one day save their lives. The Ground Combat Training Squadron recently acquired 10 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) armored fighting vehicles. These vehicles, designed to survive IED attacks and ambushes, add another dimension to the

  • JTACs, JFOs hone warfighting skills at JRTC with help of joint fires team

    U.S. Air Force and British joint terminal attack controllers and Army joint fires observers improved their warfighting skills here in preparation for an upcoming deployment. The U.S. Army's 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division from Ft. Carson, Colo., currently is conducting their mission

  • Team Eglin names local small business as training software developer

    Engineers at Eglin's 693rd Armament Systems Squadron chose Joint Technology Engineering, Inc., located in Valparaiso, Fla., as a local small business to partner with to enhance mission planning test and training software for the F-16CJ Fighting Falcon. "The warfighter expressed the urgency of this

  • Information Protection Office joins wing

    Effective Feb. 2, a new organization will be added to the 96th Air Base Wing's organizational chart. This new organization, formerly under the 96th Security Forces Squadron's Plans and Programs, will be designated as the Information Protection Office, or 96th ABW/IP. The realignment will move

  • AF exercise program leads to positive well-being

    A diagnosis of cancer is life-changing, but for one Airman, a lifetime of physical activity is having a positive influence on his physical condition and well-being. Chief Master Sgt. Michael Merritt, a former Ophthalmology technician and superintendent with the 96th Surgical Operations Squadron