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  • Eglin units provide free motorcycle riders training course

    As gas prices soared this summer, more people traded in four wheels for two causing a higher demand for motorcycle training, and Eglin stepped in to make sure their Airmen were safe by offering ways to train for free. Air Armament Center's ground safety office worked closely with the Northwest

  • Installation commander talks BRAC to local civic leaders

    In a recent breakfast meeting with local city mayors, civic leaders and Team Eglin commanders, the 96th Air Base Wing commander, Col. Bruce McClintock, was candid as he spoke on Base Realignment and Closure initiatives. Senior leadership had previously met with elected official from the Valparaiso

  • Air Base Wing welcomes new commander

    In the short time it takes to read an order, the 96th Air Base Wing moved forward under new leadership. Col. Bruce McClintock accepted the helm from Maj. Gen. David Eidsaune, program executive officer for weapons and Air Armament Center commander, at the officers club July 2. Colonel McClintock and

  • AAFES recognizes academic achiever

    The Army and Air Force Exchange Services recognized outstanding academic achiever Aysley Casburn, for winning the You Made the Grade contest June 30, with a $2000 dollar savings bond at the Base Exchange here. AAFES and vendor partners award bonds for $5,000, $3,000, and $2,000 to three students in

  • Fuel keeps mission operational

    As the cost of gas rises, the 96th Logistic Readiness Squadron's Fuels Flight keeps a sharp eye on what it takes to keep the mission operational. There is truth to the purchasing power of the government. All fuel procured for the Department of Defense is through the Defense Energy Support Center.

  • Museum reopens its doors

    May 2 was a red-letter day for the Air Force Armament Museum when it re-opened its doors to the public. The museum closed for two months for a complete refurbishing of the air conditioning and heating system. It was the first overhaul since the museum opened its doors in 1985. The 796th Civil

  • Extraordinary events earn Airman a medal

    An Airman with the 96th Security Forces was recently honored with an achievement medal for his actions as a security forces response team member. While receiving an achievement medal is not an unusual event, the circumstances surrounding this particular award are extraordinary. General Bruce

  • COMBAT TRUCKERS: Airmen support OIF ground convoy missions

    Editor's note: This is the third and last of a three part series titled "Combat Truckers." The series takes a look at how a group of vehicle operators have paved their way into history and their fellow Airmen who make their unique mission happen. Airmen from the 2T1 vehicle operator career field

  • COMBAT TRUCKERS: Airmen make history one mile at a time

    Editor's note: This is the second of a three part series titled "Combat Truckers." The series takes a look at how a group of vehicle operators have paved their way into history and their fellow Airmen who make their unique mission happen. Long gone are the days when women in combat only nursed

  • COMBAT TRUCKERS: 'We haul ours to save yours!'

    Editor's note: This is the first of a three part series titled "Combat Truckers." The series takes a look at how a group of vehicle operators have paved their way into history and their fellow Airmen who make their unique mission happen. While most Airmen perform the exact same skill set at their