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  • JFIIT helps Army, AF train with Italian Air Force

    Joint fires experts from U.S. Joint Forces Command assisted Italian Air Force personnel in integrating operations with U.S. Army and Air Force assets during a recent two-week exercise at the National Training Center here. The exercise marked the first time that Italian warfighters have participated

  • Historic hangar showered in foam

    'Splish splash' King Hangar got a bath Sept. 3 when the 96th Civil Engineer Group completed its final foam test of the new fire suppression system designed to protect critical 46th Test Wing assets. The system, which has 24 foam generators suspended from the ceiling, released 110 gallons of the

  • Tots in Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here:It's a boy! Joshua Rhodes, born August 8, to Senior Airman Randy and Rachel Rhodes Caleb Powers, born August 7, to Senior Airman Nathaniel and Jessica Powers Daniel Bailey, born August 4, to Robert Bailey

  • ADC provides legal defense for variety of issues

    The Area Defense Council's separation from base command allows them to represent and defend members aggressively against adverse action on a variety of issues. Capt. Andrew Norton and Tech. Sgt. Crystal Smith serve as the Eglin ADC to handle cases affecting Airmen's careers. The ADC works for the

  • Eglin's SEEK EAGLE, AEDC debut new computer asset

    After a rigorous multi-year effort, a ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the successful acquisition and official implementation of a new high-performance computer to be shared between the Air Force SEEK EAGLE Office at Eglin AFB, Fla., and the Arnold Engineering Development Center. The new Silicon

  • Colonel-selects donate funds to Fisher House

    The time-honored tradition of celebrating promotion with a party was rewritten by five lieutenant colonels ready to pin on new rank. When Lt. Cols. Donald Finley, Gregory McNew, Mel Petersen, Charles Greenwald, and Doug Hagen were notified of their selection to colonel, they collectively decided to

  • LRS, Eglin strive to save energy with vehicle fleet

    The Air Force is preparing to launch its FY10 Energy Awareness Campaign. This year's theme is "Energy Solutions Fueling the Mission." As the largest consumer of fuel in the federal government, the Air Force has a tremendous stake in conservation efforts. Published EPA Acts and Executive Orders

  • Nomad 1 to check out, wing is ready for transition

    Since January 2008, Col. Todd Harmer has led the 33rd Fighter Wing Nomads, continuing the unit's legacy to the end of its 30-year era of flying the F-15 Eagle as an operational combat wing. The colonel flies the wing's last F-15 to its final destination in Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 8, marking his final

  • Post-9/11 GI Bill beefs up benefits

    Airmen and veterans looking to further their education have a new option when making decisions using GI Bill benefits to satisfy their educational goals. Here at Eglin, the new Post-9/11 GI Bill has piqued high interest in those seeking to reap the education benefits. "People have been coming in