News - Page 174

Aug. 1, 2019
Eglin pilots receive ratings for new helicopter

Test pilots from the 413th Flight Test Squadron became the first Air Force pilots to receive a Type rating on the AW-139 helicopter.
Aug. 1, 2019
Finding a Nomad

“Our Nomads have ceased their wandering” is the epitaph engraved on top of the 33rd Fighter Wing’s Khobar Towers memorial dedicated to the 12 Nomads who lost their lives. The journey for one Nomad on that wall may have come to an end, but for his sister it has just begun.
July 31, 2019
AFRL collaborates at industry event

Nearly 600 people attended the 14th annual Dayton Defense Wright Dialogue with Industry event at the Dayton Convention Center July 16-18.
July 31, 2019
AFMC commander to host online town hall

Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., Air Force Materiel Command commander, will host a virtual town hall Aug. 8, 1 p.m. EST. The event will be livestreamed on the AFMC Facebook page with opportunities for personnel to submit questions for Bunch prior to and during the event.
July 31, 2019
Tick, tick, boom

33rd Fighter Wing weapons load crew became certified to load an AIM-9X Next Generation Sidewinder on a F-35A Lightning II.
July 30, 2019
Summerfest 2019

Fun, games and a cardboard regatta at Summerfest 2019 at Eglin.
July 29, 2019
Blue blazes in weapons load

96th Test Wing's 2nd quarter weapons load crew competition. Blue team photos.
July 29, 2019
Red on fire during weapons load

96th Test Wing second quarter weapons load crew competition. Red Team photos.
July 26, 2019
July road closures

These are the range road closures for July.
July 22, 2019
Saving Lives

Many Americans choose to donate blood, platelets, and more all around the country every day. One Nomad decided to go above and beyond to help a total stranger.