Pilot awarded medal in Libyan rescue

Flying a daring rescue mission in the night skies over Libya earned Capt. John Easton a Distinguished Flying Cross.Easton was a pilot attached to the 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England. On March 21, 2011, he was one of two pilots in an F-15E formation whose mission was to destroy

The Breeze reopens to all ID cardholders

People who possess a DOD identification card have another dining option now that the Breeze Dining Facility is reopened.With the final phase of implementing the Food Transformation Initiative now complete, the doors opened to the Breeze Oct. 9, showing the sleek, remodeled interior. The completed

AFMC officials share civilian pay update after shutdown

Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command Financial Management officials outlined Oct. 8 the pay and entitlement discrepancies civilian employees should anticipate on upcoming paychecks due to the recent government shutdown.The following listing distinguishes civilian categories and what employees

B-1 conducts first live-fire test of anti-ship missile

A B-1B Lancer successfully struck a waterborne target with a live warhead for the first time Aug. 27. The 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron, the 53rd Wing's B-1 test and evaluation squadron, completed their first of three scheduled live-fire tests of a Long Range Anti-Ship Missile, or LRASM,

Navy rolls out F-35C

The Navy's first F-35C Lightning II carrier variant aircraft squadron, the "Grim Reapers" of Strike Fighter Squadron 101, hosted a rollout ceremony for their new aircraft at the squadron's home here Oct.1.The rollout ceremony commemorated the long, storied history of the "Grim Reapers" and the

F-35 flightline activity

MiCare: Take command of your health care

When there is a medical need, communication between patients and providers is an essential part of effective health care, but often, making an appointment, sitting in a waiting room, filling out paperwork, all seems more cumbersome than it's worth. The goal of Eglin's secure messaging application,

Limited base services due to U.S. Government shutdown

Due to a U.S. Government shutdown on Oct. 1, the 96th Mission Support Group has limited base support services.  The Eglin hospital is open to include clinics, but expect delays in supportareas to include records/pharmacy/lab.All non-appropriated funded activities will continue to function normally.

Flu shots available for Eglin beneficiaries

The Influenza vaccine is available at the Eglin Immunization Clinic and Eglin primary care clinics during regular operating hours. Since influenza outbreaks can happen as early as October, everyone is encouraged to get immunized early as flu activity typically peaks starting in January.The influenza

Commissary to close, Exchange unaffected by government shutdown

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service will continue operations in the event of a U.S. Government shutdown on Oct. 1.Defense Commissary Agency stores will be open for a full business day Oct. 1 to reduce the amount of perishables on-hand, before beginning a systematic closure process to account for