• Financial expo begins 6th annual Military Saves campaign

    The Eglin Airman and Family Readiness Center kicked off its 6th annual Military Saves campaign with an informational finance expo, Feb. 23. The expo focused not only on saving money, but financial education and resourcefulness for all. "This year we focused on financial fitness, resiliency and

  • 46th rotary wing testing moves to Duke, adds missions

    With blades spinning and dust flying, the 46th Test Wing's UH-1N Hueys took off from Eglin's main ramp on Feb. 27, to join the 413th Flight Test Squadron's operating location eight miles north at Eglin's Duke Field.While still under the 46th Test Wing, the helicopters will operate from Duke Field

  • Marine Corps unveil F-35B

    Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 hosted the Marine Corps' official F-35B Lightning II rollout ceremony Feb. 24 here."These Marines are part of the cutting edge of marine aviation," said Gen. Joseph Dunford, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps and presiding officer for the service's

  • SB-14B adds versatility to B-1

    The 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron completed tests on the Sustainment Block-14B/Laptop Controlled Targeting Pod Phase II upgrade to a B-1 Bomber, allowing seamless integration of the GBU-54 Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition increasing the B-1's ability to attack moving targets.The long-range

  • 33rd FW certifies first Marine AFSO-21 facilitator

    A Marine recently became certified as a facilitator in the Air Force Smart Operations 21 program continuing to develop an efficient joint environment in the 33rd Fighter Wing.AFSO-21 is an Air Force effort dedicated to maximize value and minimize waste in all processes. The mission is to establish a

  • Marine F-35B squadron carries out centuries-old ceremonial heritage

    Marine Corps has geared up for battle since its inception 237 years ago and this warrior spirit is still evidenced in their military ceremonies. Some 89 members from Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 at the 33rd Fighter Wing displayed remnants of battlefield procedures from years bygone