'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

First F-35 flies in Eglin airspace

First F-35 arrives at Eglin

DoD's first F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter aircraft touched down at its new home here July 14, marking a major milestone in the nation's military history. Upon arrival, AF-9 officially became part of the Air Force inventory. It now belongs to the JSF training unit, the 33rd Fighter

Eglin commander reflects on first year

July 8 marked Col. Sal Nodjomian's one-year anniversary since he took the 96th Air Base Wing guidon as commander and accepted the challenge of providing support to the Air Force's largest base."This command opportunity has exceeded even my greatest expectations," he said about his first year of

Eglin soccer team warms up for defender's cup

Mother daughter reunion after deployment

Red Shirt Brigade honors deploying, returning troops

Whether it's sending local troops off for a deployment or welcoming them back home, Eglin's Red Shirt Brigade lets service members know they care.The Red Shirt Brigade is an all-volunteer group of individuals from the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, who show their appreciation to incoming and

New field house open for fitness

Ground broken for Navy EOD school dorms

Cargo movement: warehouse