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  • Kelly's Invitation

    While we honor our men and women in uniform who defend our country's ideals of liberty, democracy and justice with awards, medals and ribbons, what recognition do we offer to their spouses? They are the ones who live with unusual challenges, raise children alone for extended periods of time and

  • Eglin CE Airmen light the way for pilots

    Without lights, the operation of the Department of Defense's busiest single runway and the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing's mission would be severely hampered. A well-lit airfield is a critically important element to flying missions because the lights show pilots where the perimeters of the runways

  • Freedom for all: our nation's commitment

    Happy Independence Day! As we all take time to reflect on Independence Day let me share with you some insights on what this special holiday means to me, especially this year. First, let me say that it is my honor and privilege to return to Eglin to serve with you all as we continue the proud

  • Honorary commanders take plunge

    Several Eglin honorary commanders were treated to another facet of the Air Force June 27 when they were invited to participate in water survival training. Trainers from the 46th Operations Support Squadron aircrew life support flight were on hand to conduct the class comprised of 40th Flight Test

  • AFPC accepting applications for test pilot school

    The next annual U.S. Air Force test pilot school selection board will convene Oct. 27-30 at the Air Force Personnel Center here. Officers interested in applying should submit their applications to AFPC by Sept. 15 "The U.S. Air Force test pilot school is the world's preeminent fixed-wing test pilot

  • Bike patrol wheels into housing

    Clad in dark shorts and white shirts, members of the 96th Security Forces bike patrol are pedaling their way around base housing neighborhoods to remind residents they are a visible force in the community. According to operations superintendent Senior Master Sgt. Manuel Camacho, crime prevention is

  • Staff sergeants selected for promotion

    Congratulations to the follow staff  sergeants who were selected for promotion to technical sergeant today:Air Armament Center Jeremiah Kelly Crystal Smith AF Materiel Command Joanna Curtis 1st Special Operation Squadron James Drybola James Hannahs Scott Harland Ronnie Hart Tracy Lundblade Anhony

  • Master sergeant promotions released

    Congratulations to the follow technical sergeants who were selected for promotion to master sergeant today:Air Armament Center Sean Madlin Stayce Molina ACC TRSS Det 9 Dana Harris AFELM USJFCOM Ronnie Carter Christopher Noel AFOSI Det 104 Amanda Hardy 1st Special Operation Squadron Nicholas Bowers

  • Commander bids farewell to wing

    When Col. Eric Pohland retires as commander of the 96th Air Base Wing June 26, he can look back on a successful turn at the helm. Colonel Pohland said he had two main objectives when he assumed command in November 2007 after serving as the wing's vice commander from June 2006 to October 2007. He

  • 1st SOMXS claims Eglin Intramural Softball Championship

    With tremendous effort, the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron emerged the victors against the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, 29-11, for the Eglin Intramural Softball Championship June 19. Teammates from the 1st SOMXS earned a No. 2 seed in the final game with a standing of 7-2 to