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  • New senior leadership takes charge of 33rd Fighter Wing

    Another career fighter pilot took the helm of the 33rd Fighter Wing June 14 in an official ceremony attended by Team Eglin, their family and community.Col. Todd Canterbury formally accepted the role when he received the wing guidon from Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr., commander, Air Education and Training

  • Fleet grows, training increases for F-35

    The largest fleet of F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighters grew to 25 aircraft as the F-35 Integrated Training Center here welcomed two new Air Force F-35A variants of the multi-role fighter to the Emerald Coast, June 5.The expansion gives the 58th Fighter Squadron the ability to fly an expanded

  • 96th MOS furls its guidon at inactivation ceremony

    The 96th Maintenance Operations Squadron furled its guidon June 6 at an inactivation ceremony here.When they were approximately 83 members strong, the 96th MOS "Gryphons" provided premier quality assurance and test planning support for all system tests. They conducted training and

  • Siblings reunite for brother's retirement

    Being part of a large family is not that unusual, but for the Maldonado siblings, they take being part of a larger family, the Air Force family, to new heights.That family got a chance to travel from around the world for Senior Master Sgt. David Maldonado's retirement from Det. 1, 552nd Air Control

  • Above-normal hurricane season expected

    With Tropical Storm Andrea kicking off the 2013 hurricane season already, Team Eglin members should prepare for what experts are predicting will be an active hurricane season. According to a recent advisory issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Hurricane Center,

  • Maintenance super receives Bronze Star

    A day in the life of an Air Force jet maintainer reached Mach speed while deployed overseas, earning him the Bronze Star Medal.Senior Master Sgt. Jamie Jordan, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant superintendent, was awarded the honor during an official ceremony at his unit June 4."A lot of

  • Eglin cop wins county police award

    Tech. Sgt. Jason McWilliams, a member of the 96th Security Forces Squadron here, was recently named the 2012 Okaloosa Law Enforcement Officer of the Year.The award is given annually to the law enforcement officer who best meets the following criteria: one or more heroic acts; high personal standards

  • Eglin Hospital expansion continues

    Driving down Boatner Road, one cannot help but notice the vast amount of construction taking place at Eglin Hospital. After breaking ground on their expansion in June 2012, construction at the hospital has continued to move forward with many of the new facilities and departments scheduled to open

  • 53rd Wing salutes new commander

    The 53rd Wing welcomed its new commander May 30 in a change of command ceremony before its personnel, family and friends.Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Lofgren, commander, U.S. Air Force Warfare Center, Nellis AFB, Nev., passed the wing guidon to Col. Alexus Grynkewich as the wing's new leader. The wing bid