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  • Air Force boats keep waterways safe

    The Gulf Coast is known for its crystal blue waters and seafood, both of which are a means of income for many living in Bay County.Patrolling these waterways and protecting the safety of recreational boater and commercial fisherman, falls on the shoulders of a unique Air Force unit."I have owned a

  • Base reveille and retreat reminder

    Those new to Eglin may not be aware of the military traditions or are curious about the protocol. The expectations behind reveille and retreat are worth revisiting or providing an orientation and introduction to the military lifestyle.The terms "Reveille" and "Retreat" can refer both to the ceremony

  • AFMC promotes American Heart Month in February

    February is American Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease and the importance of heart health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States; approximately one in every three

  • 59th TES gets new data lab

    The 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron is scheduled to open its new data lab facility Feb. 8.The new lab is being built to accommodate the new F-35 Lightning II slated to arrive here this year along with the existing F-22 Raptors.With the F-35 being more advanced than the legacy fleet of F-15 Eagles

  • AF names new weapons program executive officer

    Brig. Gen. Scott Jansson was selected to be Maj. Gen. Kenneth Merchant's successor as the Air Force Program Executive Officer for Weapons, Armament Directorate here, according to a Jan. 10 Air Force senior leader announcement. Jansson is currently the commander of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation,

  • Airman finishes Marine NCO course with honors

    More than 90 gunnery sergeants in pressed khaki shirts and green pants marched up individually to receive their Marine Corps Staff NCO Academy, Advanced Course certificates. During the ceremony, a lone Airman in blues stood up, walked to the front and received his certificate of training. Upon

  • Airmen team with base leadership for cooking contest

    Ranks and titles were left at the swinging kitchen door Jan. 22 when three cooks from the Food Services teamed up with base leadership to compete in the base's first-ever "Cooking with the Stars" competition.The two-person teams had to prepare and present three courses within an hour and a half time

  • Waterproof: Missile retrievers not afraid to dive in

    When the weather channel reports tall waves, mean currents and high winds, the last thing anyone is eager to do is jump into open water.But, for Ray Gallien and Chris Geradine, commercial divers aboard one of three 82nd Aerial Targets Squadron's Missile Retrievers, it sometimes becomes part of the

  • AFMC outlines near-term budgetary guidance

    The budgetary uncertainties currently facing the Department of Defense, combined with a projected $1.8 billion shortfall in Air Force funding for overseas contingency operations, require prudent steps to mitigate budget execution risks, according to Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger, Air Force Materiel