• Four Airmen receive STEP promotions

    Several Airmen received an early surprise for the holiday season - a promotion, thanks to their hard work and the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program. "You get to reward the best of the best," said Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Westermeyer, command chief for the Air Armament Center and 96th Air

  • 10 Articles 15 in October

    Ten Team Eglin members receive nonjudicial punishment under Article 15 in October: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

  • Base leadership clash in dual B-ball games

    Eglin's intramural basketball season kicked off Nov. 8 with a doubleheader of familiar match-ups between officer and enlisted personnel.The afternoon began with the first-ever Commanders versus Shirts game. The Commanders controlled the game from the opening tip and stayed out in front the entire

  • Dad saves final salute for son

    Becoming his dad may be one of the greatest memories in Master Sgt. Mark Olsen's Air Force career, but giving his son his final salute is a close second. After more than 22 years of service, the F-15 Eagle Avionics technician affectionately known as "Awesome Olsen" retired from active duty with his

  • Eglin Airman goes for goal in Suriname

    2nd Lt. Kevin Rosser of the High Explosive Research Development facility may be a researcher by day; but when his duty day ends, he unleashes his inner outside midfielder. Soccer that is.On Nov. 4, the Armed Forces men's soccer team member boarded a plane to head to Suriname, a South American

  • Tots In Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here: It's a boyJude Aron, born Oct. 13, to Pvt. Joshua and Bobbi LackeyNiven Ross, born Oct. 14, to Tech Sgt. Scott and Nivaska EastwoldJake Nathaniel, born Oct.17, to Capt. Steve and Christie ChuDesmond