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  • Eglin Airman takes care of teeth in Iraq

    Few things compare with the pain of a toothache. It hurts to eat; the hot and cold sensations shoot through your teeth and any relief is temporary. The only thing worse is the fact you have to go to the dentist to make it better."People do come in and say they hate us," said Staff Sgt. Tamika Ortiz,

  • Eglin building renamed for Doolittle Raider

    When retired Master Sgt. Ed Horton passed away in 2008, he left behind a legacy that spanned almost 70 years of aviation history.At 26 years old, Sergeant Horton was a Doolittle Raider, a gunner on plane #10, one of the B-25s that retaliated against Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. Sergeant Horton

  • 53rd Wing preps for UCI

    Members of the 53rd Wing are preparing for a different twist on Mother's Day this year. The wing will receive its first Unit Compliance Inspection since 2005 May 9-14. "[The inspectors] stated purpose is to give us an independent look and ideas...in areas where we might need some help in compliance

  • 33rd FW Airmen wins "lessons learned" award

    Air Education and Training Command recently selected Maj. Matt W. Renbarger, 58th Fighter Squadron Weapons and Tactics chief, the winner of the 2010 Gen. George C. Kenney Award for Lessons Learned for his efforts with three military branches and eight international partner countries to establish the

  • Eglin's dive flight trains for sea exploration

    Imagine exploring deep underwater caverns and reefs or checking out huge schools of multi-colored tropical fish and the sea life at the bottom of the ocean floor. The base's Yacht Club and Dive Flight can help bring that fantasy to life. Eglin's Dive Flight, established in 1988, brings together

  • 33rd inducts new honorary commanders

    The 33rd Fighter Wing inducted nine new honorary commanders in a ceremony here April 9.The purpose of the 33rd FW honorary commander program is to increase the understanding of the wing's missions among community leaders through extensive, creative and unique activities."We are honored and fortunate

  • EOD instructors awarded Bronze Stars

    Two instructors with the Det. 3 366th Training Squadron received Bronze Star Medals April 6 for meritorious service as Explosive Ordnance Disposal team leaders in 2009 at Kirkuk Air Base, Iraq .Staff Sgt. Kevin Beasley and Tech. Sgt. Frank Pulice were both assigned to the 506th Expeditionary Civil

  • NCO Academy graduates announced

    EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Congratulations to the following Eglin technical sergeants who graduated from the NCO Academy April 8.Distinguished GraduateKionna Thompson, 96th Communications GroupGraduatesTorry Brittain, Air Armament CenterBrian Dowdell, 85th Test and Evaluation SquadronYesica

  • Eglin and Hurlburt Airmen reenlist with help from T-birds

    Almost 20 Airmen received the oath of enlistment here April 9 during a ceremony presided over by the Thunderbirds.The commander of the Thunderbirds administered the oath to 19 re-enlistees who stood in front of one of the famous F-16 Vipers. Friends and family also gathered around to watch as their

  • Children of all ages enjoy T-bird practice show April 9

    Children of all ages received a visual treat here April 9, when they received a special invitation to the Air Force Thunderbirds practice show.The show was for children's special needs programs around the communities, but was also attended by many local Bob Hope Villagers. "This is such a great