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  • 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

  • 96th Test Group brings 'R2D2' to life

    Remotely tucked away in the high desert of southern New Mexico, the 96th Test Group at Holloman AFB provides some of the most sophisticated military testing in the world.Often, their innovations and technological pursuits can conjure images seen in science fiction films or novels. The group's latest

  • Eglin partners with Gulf Power on solar array

    Eglin AFB has entered into negotiations to lease 240 acres of base property to Gulf Power for a solar generation project as part of the base's proposed Enhanced Use Lease.In the agreement, Gulf Power would use 240 acres for the construction of a photovoltaic solar generation facility on base

  • A formidable team: Airman, K-9

    The unassuming, 25-year-old military working dog handler stands on watchful alert with leash in hand.  He and his partner, a Belgian Malinois, move in tandem to action after receiving the "clear" sign to proceed with the sweep. They systematically search each corner of all the rooms until the

  • Eglin called to combat complacency during event celebrating MLK

    The Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance at Eglin wasn't just an event to "honor a giant in history," but also a call to "challenge the status quo."Words expressed by the guest speaker during the Jan. 14 luncheon at the Bayview Club, were carefully chosen to depict the character of the civil rights