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  • Eglin captain selected as Sijan award winner

    The Air Force recently recognized an Eglin Airman with the service's 2008 Lance P. Sijan Air Force Leadership Award. The Sijan award annually recognizes Airmen who demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities. Capt. Thomas Eckel, 366th Training Squadron Detachment 3 deputy commander, was selected as

  • New Warfare Center CC visits 53rd Wing, area units

    Newly appointed United States Air Force Warfare Center Commander, Brig. Gen. Ted Kresge visited the 53d Wing June 22-24, to wrap up his Gulf Coast immersion and preside over the 53d's assumption of command. The general is no stranger to the area, having served as commander of the 33rd Fighter Wing

  • Eglin commander named White House Fellow

    Lt. Col. Rob Lyman finally got the news he's been waiting for--his appointment as a White House Fellow. As the commander of the 96th Communications Squadron, Colonel Lyman faces challenges each day, but the selection process for this prestigious award was intense. The colonel is just one of 15

  • Federal funds to stimulate base infrastructure

    When President Barak Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the intent was to revitalize the economy across America, including the Florida Panhandle. Part of that act is $2.18 billion in funding for the Department of Defense Military Construction Program. More than $34.6

  • 53rd Wing has new CC

    Assuming command of the 53rd Wing meant a return to the states after serving almost five years overseas for Col. Michael Gantt. This was a transition the colonel said he was excited about. "My family and I are happy to be here on the Emerald Coast," said the colonel. "We're ready to get out and