• 337th TES adds to B-1 arsenal

    The 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron successfully tested the compatibility of a BLU-129 with a B-1 bomber Jan. 27, at the Utah Test and Training Range, Utah. The BLU-129 is a 500-pound guided bomb with a composite warhead designed to destroy targets while causing the least amount of collateral

  • Eagles fly past Chiefs

    The Eagles flew past the Chiefs in their annual basketball game with a convincing 50-40 win Jan. 27.Both teams moved the ball well up and down the court, but the Eagles' well-executed offense sets and collective foot speed allowed for enough successful shots to keep them out in front.  Tony Douglas,

  • TRICARE opens for eligible retirees

    Retirees 65 or older can look forward to additional medical care if they meet the eligibility requirements of TRICARE for Life.TRICARE for Life is a comprehensive health benefits program that is available to uniformed services retirees, their spouses, and their survivors who are age 65 or older and

  • AFAF needs help to help others

    Albert Einstein said, "The value of a man resides in what he gives and not in what he is capable of receiving."The same holds true today as the 2012 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign kicks off Feb. 6 and runs through March 16.The campaign kicks off with a breakfast at 8 a.m., Feb. 6 at Luke's

  • Eglin announces promotions

    Congratulations to the following lieutanant colonels selected for promotion to colonel:Scott Guilbeault, 53rd WingJeffrey Gates, Air Armament CenterStamatis Smeltz, 96th Mission Support GroupJeffrey Sobel, Air Armament CenterCongratulations to the following captains selected for promotion to

  • CGOC dominates 5/6 council in flag football

    The Company Grade Officers' Council shut out 5/6 Council 38-0, in a flag football game played here, Jan. 19.CGOC, with only 10 players on their roster, dominated the game scoring touchdowns on six of nine possessions. The 5/6 Council squad had many new players on their squad and never found their

  • FSS takes b-ball title from LRS

    The 96th Force Support Squadron dethroned defending champs, the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, 54-45 at the base intramural championship game Jan. 19.The game between the gold and the burgundy team was a close one throughout with one team scoring and the other answering right back. Sydney