NCO Academy graduates announced

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Congratulations to the following Eglin technical sergeants who graduated from the NCO Academy April 8.Distinguished GraduateKionna Thompson, 96th Communications GroupGraduatesTorry Brittain, Air Armament CenterBrian Dowdell, 85th Test and Evaluation SquadronYesica

Eglin and Hurlburt Airmen reenlist with help from T-birds

Almost 20 Airmen received the oath of enlistment here April 9 during a ceremony presided over by the Thunderbirds.The commander of the Thunderbirds administered the oath to 19 re-enlistees who stood in front of one of the famous F-16 Vipers. Friends and family also gathered around to watch as their

Children of all ages enjoy T-bird practice show April 9

Children of all ages received a visual treat here April 9, when they received a special invitation to the Air Force Thunderbirds practice show.The show was for children's special needs programs around the communities, but was also attended by many local Bob Hope Villagers. "This is such a great

Hometown hero soars with T-birds

Thunderbirds arrive at Eglin

Retired chief receives congressional gold medal

SECAF tours Eglin

Fire program manager receives national wildlife award

Jackson Guard's fire management officer recently received the 2010 National Military Fish & Wildlife Association Award for Model Programs/Projects in support of Natural Resources on Department of Defense lands.Mr. James Furman, 96th Civil Engineer Group's Natural Resources Fire Program Manager was

96th SFS carry Torch of Hope

Eglin’s own comes home for air show

Major David Lemery is in his second season with the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, The Thunderbirds, as #11, the team's Maintenance Officer. Prior to joining the premier team, the major was stationed here for three years.The University of Texas at San Antonio graduate spent his 11-year