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  • February, March Tots In Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here:It's a boyMaddox Allen, born Feb. 12 to Maj. Nathan and Kristen LoydAlexander Colton, born Feb. 14 to Capt. Bert and Dusty FergusonZander Blake, born Feb. 25 to Matthew and Irene McGinthyCayde, born Feb. 28

  • 58th maintainers create new F-35 toolbox

    The 58th Aircraft Maintenance Unit's Support Section put into service a new toolbox specifically used for tire and brake changes in yet another example of the continuous improvements happening with the F-35 Lightning II program at the 33rd Fighter Wing.According to Master Sgt. Michael Chavez, 58th

  • A-10 fires first-ever laser-guided rocket

    The 40th Flight Test Squadron completed another first in February when an A-10 Thunderbolt II fired a guided rocket that impacted only inches away from its intended target.The 2.75 diameter, 35-pound, laser-guided rocket is known as the fixed-wing Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II. Before the

  • 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,