• Incinerator idea earns big bucks

    Anthony Dziokonski, of the 46th Range Support Squadron was presented with a $10,000 check by Maj. Gen. Charles Davis July 14 for an idea that saves Team Eglin and the Air Force thousands of dollars a year. The Air Armament Center commander presented the check on behalf of the Air Force Innovative

  • 96 SFS wins intramural softball title

    The 96th Security Forces Squadron powered past the 96th Medical Group 16-15 July 20 in a come-from-behind dazzler to take the intramural softball championship here.MDG finished the regular season with an 8-2 record. SFS, who posted at 7-2 regular season record, beat MDG 9-5 when they met during the

  • 53rd Wing commander leaves for Pentagon

    When Col. Michael Gantt accepted the 53rd Wing guidon as its new commander, he admitted to having only a moderate understanding of what took place within the 53rd Wing. Two years later as prepares to hand over command, he said he now marvels at the depth of his wing's mission and how much they

  • Safety officer wins "Hall of Fame" award for storied career

    Walt Monteith, deputy director of safety at the Air Armament Center, was recently honored with the Air Force Safety Hall of Fame award.The award is given to a recipient whose achievements have significantly enhanced Air Force safety by reducing mishaps while improving safety policies, guidance or

  • 46 Test Wing commander says farewell

    As 46th Test Wing commander, Col. Michael T. Brewer prepares for his next mission as commander of the Arnold Engineering and Development Center at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., he looked back on his two-year tenure and mission of his wing. "I will miss the opportunity to fly fighter aircraft," said

  • Memorial service honors, remembers fallen EOD tech

    Tech. Sgt. Daniel Douville, an explosive ordnance disposal Airman, was remembered and celebrated by friends, family, coworkers and community leaders in a memorial service at the West Gate Chapel July 14."As a fellow Airman and commander, I consider it a true honor to have served in our great Air

  • 'Cops for Kids' strive to make difference at Kyrgyz orphanage

    Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Richardson is a parent through and through. However, deploying here from the 172nd Airlift Wing in Jackson, Miss., meant the 376th Security Forces Squadron superintendent would spend six months away from his two teenagers. But his time at the Transit Center showed him that