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  • 11 Airmen selected for chief

    Of the 2,525 senior master sergeants eligible for promotion to chief, 479 were selected for an 18.97 percent selection rate, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced today.Team Eglin had 11 Airmen on the list.Enlisted promotions are based on weighted factors including time in grade, time in

  • Christmas wishes are hung on Eglin's "Angel Trees"

    The base chapel's annual Angel Tree program kicked off Nov. 7 with trees on full display in several locations here."For over 10 years, the Eglin Chapel has been able to bring Christmas to the families of Eglin military personnel in need of a little assistance, said Susan Huberty, the Eglin pastoral

  • "Port Dawgs" keep cargo, people moving

    Whether it's cargo or passengers, the Air Terminal Operations and Passenger Travel Section of the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron keep things moving.The section, which is housed in Eglin's Readiness Center, provides a critical service to units here, including the 7th Special Forces Group (A). 

  • "Street Smart" program kicks off Holiday Traffic Safety Campaign

    The annual Holiday Traffic Safety Campaign was held at the Enlisted Heritage Hall here Nov. 13.The campaign, presented by the 96th Test Wing safety office, reminds both Airmen and civilians about the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; texting or e-mailing while driving; and

  • Command Chief retires, shares final thoughts

    The following is a transcript of a Team Eglin Public Affairs interview session with Chief Master Sgt. Marcus Snoddy Nov. 10. The chief served as the Command Chief for the 96th Test Wing from Nov. 2012 until his retirement Nov. 21.Q: What are your plans after retirement?A: My wife, Mayumi, and I are

  • F-35 water survival instructor keeps training afloat

    Within the 33rd Fighter Wing, innovation doesn't end at the flight line, but finds its way into a 12-foot swimming pool where new F-35 pilots are now able to seamlessly complete their F-35 water survival training.During the F-35 aircrew flight equipment shop water survival training here, pilots are