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  • Hagel announces fewer furlough days for civilians

    The Defense Department has revised from 22 to 14 the number of days hundreds of thousands of civilian employees could be furloughed this year because of the budget sequester, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced today.In addition, a senior Defense Department official speaking on background told

  • AFMC launches surplus supply site

    Air Force Materiel Command has launched a "Unit-Purchased Supplies Efficiency" site to help the command manage surplus supplies and equipment.All AFMC employees have access to the site -- an Enterprise Information Management / SharePoint site -- and they can post a listing of any excess supplies

  • Racing team owner revs up Eglin with inspiring message

    A drag racing team owner who overcame severe life challenges delivered an inspiring message of perseverance to military members and civilians here March 20 at The Crossroads. Jay Blake grew up in Boston, Mass., with a passion for repairing cars and drag racing since age three. In May 1997, while

  • Hospital helps patients find their way

    Every day hundreds of people roam the hallways of Eglin Hospital. Whether arriving for an appointment or visiting family or friends, there are a number of places visitors need to be at any given time and due to the recent construction, there's not always a great way of getting there. Col. Jablonski,

  • 53rd Wing accepts delivery of F-35 with ceremony

    In the Thunderbird Hangar filled to capacity, Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Lofgren, U.S. Air Force Warfare Center commander, formally accepted delivery of three F-35A Lightning IIs March 19.The aircraft will be assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron where they will undergo operational

  • First international student-pilot flies F-35

    The first international student aviator at the 33rd Fighter Wing, training to be an F-35B Lightning II instructor pilot, completed his first sortie in the joint strike fighter here March 19.United Kingdom Royal Air Force Squadron Leader Frankie Buchler flew with Marine Fighter Attack Training

  • Knowlan accident investigation completed

    A report released by a ground accident investigation board shows an Air Force officer was struck and killed by a government-contracted boat in October while participating in a one-man life raft training exercise near Pensacola, Fla.Maj. Garrett Knowlan was killed immediately when he was struck by a