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  • New AC-130J completes first test flight

    After more than a year of modification maintenance, the newly created AC-130J Ghostrider took to the skies for the first time as a gunship here Jan. 31.In early Jan 2013, the Air Force Special Operations Command MC-130J arrived here to begin the modification process with the goal of creating a "best

  • November, December, January Tots In Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here:It's a boyEthan Nicholas, born Nov. 25 to Staff Sgt. Donaldo and Jessica BoddenJoshua Larry, born Nov. 28 to Tech. Sgt. Marcus and Shakira MazeMalachi A., born Nov. 29 to Sgt. 1st Class Ronnie Richardson

  • Welsh thanks Team Eglin Airmen, families

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III visited Team Eglin Jan. 26 to 28 to thank Airmen and their families for their service and sacrifice, discuss current challenges and opportunities facing the service.Though the general's second visit to the base as chief of staff included his birthday

  • Keep safety in mind when returning to work

    Eglin will return to normal duty at noon today. However, road conditions vary widely in the surrounding areas. No one should risk their own safety or that of a loved one. Please err on the side of caution and take care of your families. If you cannot safely make it to work, coordinate with your duty

  • AFMC commander discusses challenges and successes

    Challenges that lie ahead and a recap of recent successes highlighted Air Force Materiel Command commander Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger's commander's call here Jan. 23.It was the first of what will be several workforce communication engagements for the general. In the coming months, Wolfenbarger will

  • Seek Eagle analyst to retire after 51 years

    Ronald McCurdy, a ballistics analyst for mission planning at the 96th Test Wing's Seek Eagle office, retires from civil service Jan. 31, with 51 years of combined military and civilian service.McCurdy joined civil service in 1983, after serving as an Air Force navigator from 1962 to 1982. He reached

  • 1st Luke F-35 pilot training at Eglin

    Flying is a concept that captures the imagination of some people at a very young age; hence the success of characters like Peter Pan, Superman and even a flying house in the 2009 movie "Up."Few get to realize that dream, but Capt. Joshua Arki, a 61st Fighter Squadron instructor pilot and chief of