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  • Son re-enlists MXG chief, father

    When the time came for Chief Master Sgt. Steven Ferrell, 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit superintendent, to re-enlist for what will be the final time in his career, the decision on which officer would do the honors was easy. He chose his son.Chief Ferrell's son, 1st Lt. Steve Ferrell, 28th Test and

  • AFMC social media access to begin May 1

    Air Force officials announced April 26 that Air Force Materiel Command is one of six Air Force commands to receive access to social media sites beginning May 1, with AFMC bases implementing the change at different times in the coming weeks.This initiative comes as part of the service's two-week

  • AFMC commander tells senior leaders to conserve resources, money

    Earth Day 2010 took on a special meaning for some 90 Air Force Materiel Command senior leaders here April 22.AFMC Commander Gen. Donald Hoffman took advantage of the command's semi-annual Senior Leaders Conference kicking off on Earth Day to highlight the importance of the command's resource

  • 46th TW reclaim soccer championship

    The 46th Test Wing reclaimed the base intramural soccer championship title from the 53rd Wing winning 2-1, April 22.The 53rd team, the reigning champs, took the title from the 46th last year in a stunning sudden death shootout in overtime. During their match-up earlier in the season, the 46th walked

  • BX fits feet for the long haul

    Soldiers and Airmen are expected to run long distances as part of their regular workout routine. With this in mind, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) offers a wide selection of footwear to help military shoppers at Eglin AFB ensure they have shoes that properly fit their feet.AAFES' "Fit

  • Italian navy, air force officials visit F-35 training wing

    Representatives from the Italian air force and navy visited the 33rd Fighter Wing recently in an effort to check the progress of the first F-35 integrated training center and learn more about this new coalition venture. "Things are moving, and this program is becoming real," said Rear Admiral Paolo