HomeNews

  • Volunteers recognized for selfless service

    Individuals from diverse backgrounds were recognized at Eglin's Volunteer Recognition Program hosted by the Airman and Family Readiness Center May 8.The six volunteers were nominated for the 2014 Volunteer Excellence Award, which highlighted the selfless contributions made to the Air Force's

  • Making first impressions; LRS trains new Airmen

    Material management Airmen are getting their first impression of their career here at Eglin as students in the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron "Supply University." After two months of Basic Military Training and 33 days of technical training, the Air Force's newest members get a hands-on

  • Eglin Airman wrestles for Air Force

    When the Air Force's wrestling coach asked Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Zastrow to become an Airman and wrestle for the blue, he knew it was an opportunity he couldn't pass up. After all, wrestling was in his blood. He followed his uncles' and grandfather's footsteps onto the mat through high school and

  • A&FRC Telework training fills need

    Military spouses packed the room for the Home-Based Career and Telework Job Development Training Program offered by the Airmen Family and Readiness Center here May 6. Attendees came to get guidance on gaining income, career growth or working flexible hours."I have a 15-year-old who's getting to be

  • April status of discipline

    The following disciplinary actions occurred in the month of April.A technical sergeant from the 96th Force Support Squadron received a letter of reprimand, reduction in rank to staff sergeant and a (six-month suspended) 30 days extra duty for wrongful use of a controlled substance.A senior airman

  • Hill pilots train with 85th TES at Eglin

    Pilots from Hill Air Force Base's 419th and 388th Fighter Wings spent the last two weeks flying and training alongside pilots from the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron here.Hill pilots had a chance to train alongside F-16s and F-15s from the 85th TES, a squadron in the 53rd Wing. The reservists,

  • Memorial ceremony honors fallen EOD technicians

    Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal hosted the 45th Annual Explosive Ordnance Disposal Memorial Ceremony at the EOD Memorial here May 3. The EOD community from all four services gathered to remember the historical legacy of 298 EOD heroes as well as to add an additional eight EOD technicians to