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  • Replacement for center commander announced

    Maj. Gen. Kenneth Merchant is scheduled to be the next Air Armament Center and Air Force Program Executive Officer for Weapons here according to a service announcement today. General Merchant will arrive from Headquarters Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., where he is Director of

  • Outdoor Rec plans fall fun

    Lee Murphy, Eglin's new Outdoor Recreation director, has plenty of activities lined up for thrill-seeking authorized patrons willing to try new, exciting adventures or re-visit some favorite activities. "Our new programs focus on three areas: high adventure activities for young Airmen, and

  • Eglin, Hurlburt meet the HEAT

    The National Basketball Association team, the Miami HEAT, landed at Eglin Air Force Base and then completed their journey to Hurlburt Field in preparation for their pre-season training camp Sept. 27.Training camps are the first full team activity leading into the NBA season. Historically, NBA teams

  • Chiefs shoot down Eagles in football

    A Chiefs vs. Eagles Flag football game was held Sept. 24. After a close first half, the Chiefs ran away with game in the second half and won, 34-13.The Chiefs, wearing black jerseys, relied on meticulous preparation and a deep bench in outscoring the Eagles, who played in red jerseys."Our team got

  • AFRL has new chief scientist

    Dr. Mikel Miller was recently promoted to chief scientist and senior technologist for the Air Force Research Lab Munitions Directorate."My fundamental role is to develop our science and technology portfolio for Air Force munitions," said Dr. Miller, the second person to serve as Munitions

  • Automated system replaces base operators

    With the cancellation of the base's switchboard contract ending Sept. 30, callers will no longer speak to a "live" person when calling the base operator. "We are trying to make this transition as easy as possible for all customers," said Lt. Col. Stamatis Smeltz, 96th Communications Squadron