• Fire Department top in Air Force

     For the past four years, Eglin's Fire Department was the best large department in Air Force Materiel Command. Now, for the first time in the most seasoned fire fighters' memories, it's the best in Air Force.The fire department services a unique location. Broken into seven districts, eight fire

  • Eglin has an App for that

    Team Eglin has gone Mobile.The base's first Mobile Application or "App" went live today, June 6.It's called "My Military Communities," or MyMC2, and it's the first mobile application in the Air Force that will put a list of every event on base in the palm of your hand. The app is a free download

  • Logistics officer keeps Bagram hospital stocked

    What's a hospital without beds, medical supplies, or medicine? There wouldn't be much of a hospital without the people who take care of making sure the hospital stays stocked. Lt. Col. Stephanie Dusza is the medical logistics flight commander for the Craig Joint-Theater Hospital here and is

  • New upgrades revitalize B-1B Lancers

    B-1B Lancers are currently undergoing the most advanced hardware and software upgrades to date as part of the Sustainment-Block 16 program.Sustainment-Block 16 upgrades include a fully integrated data link in the aft station and vertical situation display upgrade in the front station as well as

  • April, May Tots in Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here:It's a boyCorbyn James, born May 1 to John and Danielle AinsworthBryce William Scott, born May 2 to Pfc. Robert and Danielle WoodLevi Matthew, born May 4 to Sgt. Dustin and Aimee LewisKenley Jameson, born

  • Eglin Airman selected for OTS

    Staff Sgt. Jacob John always had his eye on the prize. After five years, the timing was finally right for him to achieve one of his long-term goals.John, a craftsman in the 96th Civil Engineer Squadron's Emergency Management flight, was one of 283 men and women across the Air Force selected for an

  • EXERCISE: HURRICANE CONDITION ONE DECLARED

    Hurricane Condition One has been declared here by the 96th Air Base Wing commander as of 3:33 p.m. today because of the threat of Hurricane Carolina. Hurricane Condition One means destructive winds of 58 MPH or greater are possible within 12 hours.Personnel will remain in shelters until released by