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  • Magnetic levitation track reaches new world record in speed

    The 846th Test Squadron successfully performed its most ambitious test to date on the magnetic levitation track at here, Feb. 7. Members of the 846th were able to use the Maglev track in conjunction with a new propulsion system to reach an astounding speed of more than 500 miles per hour."We went

  • Airman begins motorcycle race series

    At speeds up to 180 mph, Staff Sgt. Stephen Incledon will chase down his dream of professional racing as he begins a new season as an amateur in Florida Champion Cup series, Feb. 17.The avionics specialist with the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron has spent the last five years honing his skills as

  • Pakistani military visits EOD School

    A delegation of four Pakistani military officers toured the Naval School of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Jan. 28 for a familiarization trip and visit with students from Pakistan.The delegation was from the Pakistani army and air force and toured several divisions and practical training areas of the

  • 728th controls F-35s for final mission

    The 62-year-old 728th Air Control Squadron Demons completed their final mission Jan. 31, adding the Air Force's newest aircraft, the F-35A Lightning II, to its exponential tally of controlled combat aircraft."Talk about going out on top," said Lt. Col. Jon Rhone, the 728th Air Control Squadron

  • First F-35A four-ship flies over Eglin

    Increasing capability is becoming routine for the F-35 Lightning II team.The 58th Aircraft Maintenance Unit produced a four-turn-four for the 58th Fighter Squadron flying Jan 31. "The pilots flew four F-35As in the morning and the maintainers performed routine maintenance for airworthiness after

  • December, January Tots In Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here:It's a boyAdrian Favier, born Dec. 10 to Angel and Xiamara AlverioTavin Joseph, born Dec. 25 to Senior Airman Joseph and Amanda MabryGrant Samuel, born Dec. 27 to Capt. Josh and Jamie SuthoffAustin Davis,

  • Eglin honor guard trains with local sheriff's office

    On Feb.1, six new recruits began their training with Team Eglin's Honor Guard. This new group wasn't Airmen from various base units, but officers with the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office.The officers came together with honor guard Airmen to learn the military techniques used in assorted formal