• Air Force announces promotions

    Congratulations to the following lieutenant colonels selected for promotion to colonel:Air Armament CenterWilliam Polakowski33rd Fighter WingJames Abatti53 WingDavid KiviojaMichael NeemanCongratulations to the following captains selected for promotion to major:96th Air Base WingDavid WelchCatherine

  • Eglin Airman reels in aircraft

    When someone thinks of fishing, they imagine casting a line in the middle of a lake with the hopes of reeling in a scaly, finned underwater creature. However, with not much more than a flashlight and simple hand signals, Staff Sgt. Korey Cornelis catches some of the biggest fish ever on a flight

  • MTI team recruits leaders for next AF generation

    Eglin Airmen looking for a special duty assignment may find interest in what the Military Training Instructor recruiting team has to say during their visit March 25."I have always made it a priority to seek out and recommend Airmen to apply for special duty as an MTI," said Senior Master Sgt. Darren

  • Officials announce E-8 promotions

    Air Force officials selected 1,274 of 12,378 eligible master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant for a selection rate of 10.29 percent.The average score for those selected was 665.57, with an average time in grade of 4.30 years and an average time in service of 19.76 years. The average

  • Seven Eglin members receive Articles 15

    In February, there were seven Articles 15 offered on base.Nonjudicial punishment under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice provides commanders with an essential and prompt means of maintaining good order and discipline and also promotes positive behavior changes in member's service without

  • Tops In Blue returns March 12

    The U.S. Air Force's Tops In Blue offers a free night of family entertainment at Northwest Florida State College's Outdoor Theater in Niceville March 12 at 7:30 p.m. The event is open to the public. This year, Tops In Blue continues its long-standing tradition of "family entertaining family" by

  • Senior NCO earns Bronze Star

    When Master Sgt. Gregory Miller, 46th Maintenance Squadron, received the Bronze Star Medal Feb. 25, he summed up his feelings in one word: humbling.Sergeant Miller was awarded the prestigious award for expertly mentoring over 64 Afghan National Army soldiers in the management of munitions worth $40