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  • Pilot becomes Guard's first F-35 instructor pilot

    At Eglin's multi-service, multi-national F-35 Integrated Training Center the integrated concept became even more evident when an Air National Guard member became the Guard's first F-35 Lightning II instructor pilot.Major Jay Spohn, assigned to the 33rd Fighter Wing here as the assistant director of

  • June, July Tots in Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here:It's a boyNoah Christopher, born July 7 to Tech. Sgt. Matthew and Michelle BurchDominik Alan, born July 13 to Airman 1st Class Jason and LeAnna ShelmidineIt's a girlC'Niya Amoi, born June 30 to Senior

  • More than 300 Eglin Airmen selected for staff sergeant

    Congratulations to the following Airmen on their selection to staff sergeant.Approximately 40 percent of those eligible were selected for promotion Air Force wide.Staff sergeant is the first noncommissioned officer rank. Those selected will be promoted beginning in September, depending on their

  • Dining facilities to offer more dining choices, open access

    Eglin's military and civilian personnel will soon see sweeping changes in food service operations at 96th Test Wing dining facilities.The Food Transformation Initiative, scheduled for implementation Oct. 1, is designed to provide improved food quality, variety and availability for Airmen and

  • 33rd pilot awarded Bronze Star

    A pilot who helped stand up the 33rd Fighter Wing's F-35 Lightning II training program here was awarded a Bronze Star for his deployment experience of putting bombs on target.Maj. Michael Gette, 58th Fighter Squadron assistant director of operations, was awarded the honor in front of approximately

  • Air Armament Center leaves historic legacy

    As the guidon was slowly rolled up on the 14-year-old Air Armament Center, the final page of its epic history here was written. Maj. Gen. Kenneth Merchant, the center's last commander, stood by to bear witness as the flag was sealed up.When Merchant spoke during the Eglin's transition ceremony he