Deployed Airman weathers storm in Afghanistan

It's possible that for many, the predictions of weather forecasters are taken lightly; viewed as information to be considered, but easily written off with scarce consequences. On an average day, the most critical information conveyed by a forecast might be whether it's advisable to carry an umbrella

F-35 nears completion of all-weather testing

For the past four months, an F-35 Lightning II has endured extreme weather temperatures to certify the fleet to deploy to any corner of the world. An F-35B from the F-35 Patuxent River Integrated Test Force in Maryland has undergone rigorous climatic testing at the U.S. Air Force 96th Test Wing's

"Super" Airman becomes professional bodybuilder

After a heavy, weight workout, Senior Airman Terrence Ruffin walks over to a row of mirrors in the gym.  He strikes a pose and flexes the muscles in his chest, arms and legs.  He stares, then smiles at the reflection he sees.  He continues in this manner for more than a half an hour posing and

Fuels flight keeps Eglin kinetic

Vehicle maintenance keeps Eglin machines running

Materiel management keeps base supplied

Portion of Wicker Road closed

A portion of Wicker Road is closed up to McCarthy Avenue due to a sink hole adjacent to the base pool pump house. The section of closed road does not affect access to the fitness center, Hangar 3 and Legends.  Repairs will begin as early as Jan. 29 and the road will remain closed through at least

Air Ops Airmen deliver ammo for transport

Globemaster touches down at Duke Field

Marines receive first F-35C Lightning II carrier variant

The first F-35C Lightning II, carrier variant, for the U.S. Marine Corps touched-down on the flight line here, Jan. 13, from the Lockheed Martin plant in Fort Worth, Texas, to begin training in support of carrier-based operations.U.S. Marine Lt. Col. J.T. Ryan, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 501