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  • Eglin commemorates Women's Equality Day

    "I am really proud to be a woman. I like being a woman." These were the proud words spoken to an audience of men and women by Dr. Joyce Gossom, associate dean of the University of West Florida and Fort Walton Beach city councilwoman. For the first time in its history, Team Eglin hosted a Women's

  • Air Force officials urge OPSEC vigilance

    According to the FBI, fraudsters continue to hijack accounts on social networking sites and spread malicious software. One technique entices users to download an application or view a video that appears to be sent from users' "friends", giving the perception of being legitimate. Once the user

  • Majors selected for promotion

    Congratulations to the following majors selected for promotion to the rank of lieutenant colonel.Air Armament CenterAmy CaruthersAncie DotsonSteven HendricksDarin HoenleAFOTEC Det 2Romulo RodasDefense Threat Reduction AgencyThomas Runge33rd Fighter WingWayne Chitmon46th Test WingRyan

  • F-16 destruction is step toward fighter's new role

    An F-16 Fighting Falcon was blown apart on the range, here Aug. 19.The explosion wasn't due to a crash or accident, but intentionally initiated to test an aerial-target flight termination system. The test was conducted by the 780th Test Squadron and overseen by the QF-16 special program office. The

  • Couple celebrates promotion together

    When the staff sergeant list was released Aug. 19, it brought good news to a married couple stationed here.Senior Airmen Ryan and Candice Tadlock were among the 13,518 eligible Airmen selected for promotion to the NCO rank. Ryan, a vehicle maintenance journeyman with the 96th Logistics Readiness

  • Hoop dreams: Falcon star envisions flight in NBA

    For one Air Force Reservist, the dream of flight isn't pulling Gs in a fighter, but leaping toward the basket over the hardwood court of an NBA arena.So far, the dream has been barely out of reach for Capt. Antoine Hood, but he continues to pursuit of being a professional basketball player."I'm

  • Army and Air Force Exchanges listen, react

    Improved stock assortments, a revamped customer comment program and a focus on social media are just a few ways Army and Air Force Exchanges are listening and adjusting to military shoppers' needs.In an effort to meet a continuing demand for more of the best brands at the best prices, AAFES