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  • First commander for F-35 training squadron takes reigns

    The first commander of the 359th Training Squadron assumed command July 16, as the unit prepares to train maintenance crews on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. "We, like our 33rd Fighter Wing mission partners, are embarking on a new journey and a mission that must succeed," said Col. Shawn Harrison,

  • 53rd squadron provides 'electronic armor' to global warfighters

    Providing timely, tailored and vigilant electronic Warfare analysis and support down range to joint and coalition warfighters is the mission of the 453rd Electronic Warfare Squadron. To handle such a large undertaking, approximately 170 professionals use complex systems and produce information to

  • AFRL civilian leaves comfort for combat zone

    Recently, a contracting specialist with the Air Force Research Lab returned from a six-month deployment to a strange and different world ... Afghanistan."I like to say I was a fish out of water, but even the fish is still on planet Earth," explained Leah Ransom of her recent tour working with the

  • AAFES can help with merchandise recalls

    With the recent major recalls of cars, toys, and even a popular fast food franchise's promotional glassware, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service wants to ensure their patrons know the recall process for goods sold in exchanges. There are two ways to check recalls specific to exchange operations.

  • Squadron donates time for "pet welfare"

    The men and women of the 53d Computer Systems Squadron spent on of the "dog days of summer" literally with the dogs. The 20 squadron volunteers spent time at the Pet Welfare Kennel on base July 9 "to improve living conditions for over 80 animals who call the Pet Welfare facility home," according to

  • NCO Academy graduates announced

    EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Congratulations to the following Eglin technical sergeants who graduated from the NCO Academy July 15.Commandant AwardDean Howell, 1st Special Operations GroupDistinguished GraduateChristina Day, 96th Aerospace Medicine SquadronGraduatesPeter Blanding, Team Eglin Wing

  • Eglin host first explosive safety day

    In memory of the "Eglin 17," personnel from the base marked the first ever "Explosive Safety Day" July 12. The day's events included a memorial at the Air Armament Museum, munitions displays and Explosive Ordinance Disposal robot demonstrations at the base exchange.The date was set apart not only to

  • AAFES' senior enlisted advisor visits Eglin Airmen

    Chief Master Sgt. Jeffry D. Helm, AAFES' senior enlisted advisor, talked to Eglin Airmen on July 14, about the services and support AAFES provides. Chief Helm stated that the AAFES motto is "We go where you go," and that the command's mission is to support troops, wherever they are called to