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  • Boom containment critical to Eglin's waterways

    Eglin's using reverse psychology to protect its waterways from possible contamination.Bruce Stippich, the 96th Civil Engineer Group's environmental compliance expert has been a busy man since an oil well ruptured in the Gulf of Mexico April 20. The Deepwater Horizon disaster has Mr. Stippich and a

  • 308th Armament Systems Wing becomes directorate

    The 308th Armament Systems Wing was re-designated July 30 as the Air Armament Center's Armament Directorate to comply with Air Force 2008-2010 Strategic Plan and the CSAF's directive to implement guidelines for new personnel strength standards for units across the Air Force. The wing's six

  • First commander for F-35 training squadron takes reigns

    The first commander of the 359th Training Squadron assumed command July 16, as the unit prepares to train maintenance crews on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. "We, like our 33rd Fighter Wing mission partners, are embarking on a new journey and a mission that must succeed," said Col. Shawn Harrison,

  • 53rd squadron provides 'electronic armor' to global warfighters

    Providing timely, tailored and vigilant electronic Warfare analysis and support down range to joint and coalition warfighters is the mission of the 453rd Electronic Warfare Squadron. To handle such a large undertaking, approximately 170 professionals use complex systems and produce information to

  • Squadron donates time for "pet welfare"

    The men and women of the 53d Computer Systems Squadron spent on of the "dog days of summer" literally with the dogs. The 20 squadron volunteers spent time at the Pet Welfare Kennel on base July 9 "to improve living conditions for over 80 animals who call the Pet Welfare facility home," according to

  • NCO Academy graduates announced

    EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Congratulations to the following Eglin technical sergeants who graduated from the NCO Academy July 15.Commandant AwardDean Howell, 1st Special Operations GroupDistinguished GraduateChristina Day, 96th Aerospace Medicine SquadronGraduatesPeter Blanding, Team Eglin Wing

  • Local detachment prepares Airmen for EOD career

     Taking care of Airmen who attend arguably the most difficult technical school in the military is the critical role the 366th Training Squadron, Detachment 3 undertakes.Det. 3 assists in offering specialized technical training for students attending Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal. Students

  • Security increases at fitness center

    People working out at the base's fitness center are not just losing pounds.There's been an increase in the number of thefts from the lockers in Bldg. 810. Cash, wallets and other valuables have been disappearing while patrons are getting fit. Starting July 19, the fitness center will move to a

  • Squadron assists in preserving Air Force history

    Members of the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron spent approximately 600 hours preserving Air Force history restoring an YF-22 prototype for display.The prototype, which eventually developed in the F-22 Raptor, went on display June 11 at the Air Force Flight Test Center Museum at Edwards AFB, Calif.

  • 'Active shooter' interrupts pre-deployment brief

    Everything seemed normal at the pre-deployment briefing at the Eglin Readiness Center July 8.Approximately 20 personnel listened to a speaker tell them what to expect during their future deployment. After that they knew they would walk down the line of support agencies and check off their "to do"