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  • County officials get an inside look at Eglin's future

    Okaloosa County commissioners were the newest group to get a preview of nation's first military Joint Strike Fighter integrated training center at the 33rd Fighter Wing's campus Dec. 14. Since the wing transitioned from its combat heritage to Air Education and Training Command, many distinguished

  • Vice commander selected for promotion

    Col. David A. Harris, vice commander, Air Armament Center, was nominated today by the President to the Senate for appointment to the grade of brigadier general, United States Air Force."It is great news that Col. Dave Harris was nominated for promotion," said Major General C. R. Davis, Program

  • 10 Articles 15 in November

    Ten Eglin members receive nonjudicial punishment under Article 15 in November: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

  • 53rd Wing assists with Blue Knight 2010

    Two units in the 53rd Wing, headquartered at Eglin AFB, Fla., assisted with an unmanned aircraft system demonstration testing U.S. manned and unmanned joint force capabilities against airborne UAS.The Blue Knight 2010 demonstration, led by the U.S. Joint Unmanned Aircraft System Center of

  • Inside the suit: Airmen train, experience life in chemical gear

    (Editor's note: This is the second of a three-part series on Air Force chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive training as it's managed and conducted at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The series will cover equipment, training and practical exercise.)The Air Force's "C-bag" contains

  • FBI hosts blast investigation training at Eglin

    Improvised explosive devices ripped through three vehicles sending debris up and out as far as 1,500 feet creating a sprawling scene of devastation across Eglin's ranges Nov. 30.The explosions initiated the FBI's Large Vehicle Bomb Post Blast School for approximately 67 state and local law

  • 46th Test Wing expands mission in network testing

    The 46th Test Wing is known for armament and aircraft testing, but few know it is also in the business of computer software and network testing. For years, the 46th Test Squadron has been excelling in network testing. Recently, a new position headed by Col. Steve Hardy, called the Command and

  • AFRL dominates Eglin sports for second year

    For the second straight year, the Commander's Trophy Cup went to Air Force Research Lab for accomplishments in sports and special events.AFRL earned 810 points throughout the year, taking first place in intramural golf, flag football and bowling. AFRL also placed second in cross country running.