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  • Local leader awarded Presidential Rank Award

    Mrs. Judy Stokley, Deputy Air Force Program Executive Officer for Weapons and Executive Director, Air Armament Center, joined an elite group of meritorious senior executives as Air Force officials recognized the career achievements of 20 senior civilians April 14 during the annual Presidential Rank

  • Iraq air traffic 'picture' clearer because of new Balad facility

    Office relocation efforts may have never had a greater impact on the Air Force's capability to wage war against insurgents in Iraq. A new, state-of-the-art facility now houses the two groups of aircraft controllers here who help guide pilots to, from and over targets to precisely and deliberately

  • Eglin Airman killed in Iraq

    The Department of Defense announced today the death of an Airman who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Tech. Sgt Anthony L. Capra, 31, of Hanford, Calif., died April 9 near Golden Hills, Iraq, of wounds suffered when he encountered an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to Detachment

  • Captain named AFMC’s top company grade officer

    The captain is also Air Force's Logistics Readiness CGO of the YearIf you're a betting person, and the odds of winning were one in 4,226, chances are you wouldn't place the bet. However, for one captain here, he held the winning card when Air Force Materiel Command announced its top Company Grade

  • Memorial held for fallen EOD Airman

    Airmen and Soldiers gathered here April 12 to say goodbye to their wingman and comrade, Tech. Sgt. Anthony Capra, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, who died in support of combat operations April 9. During his 107th combat mission, Sergeant Capra, who was an EOD team leader assigned to the

  • Air Force has new Web site for retirees

    The Air Force has a new Web site just for its retiree community that is full of news and information, plus it is easy to access and navigate. The Air Force Retiree Services site is located at www.retirees.af.mil . This public Web site offers the retiree family in-depth information on the Survivor

  • NCO Academy graduates announced

    Congratulations to the following Eglin technical sergeants who graduated on April 3 from the NCO Academy: Distinguished GraduatesJohn Errington, 46th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronHenry Honeycutt, 46 AMXGraduatesMichael Barnes, 1 Special Operations Maintenance SquadronJason Burke, 33d Aircraft

  • COMBAT TRUCKERS: Airmen support OIF ground convoy missions

    Editor's note: This is the third and last of a three part series titled "Combat Truckers." The series takes a look at how a group of vehicle operators have paved their way into history and their fellow Airmen who make their unique mission happen. Airmen from the 2T1 vehicle operator career field

  • Ranger camp to host Ranger Run, Open House

    The 6th Ranger Training Battalion will host the Second Annual 5k/10k race prior to the Ranger Camp's annual Open House May 10. The Swamp Ranger Run is sponsored by the Swamp Ranger Association and the Northwest Florida Track Club. It is held on an annual basis in conjunction with 6th Ranger Training