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  • 16 Eglin Airmen selected for below the zone

    Congratulations to the 16 Airmen selected for promotion to senior airman below the zone.  Below the zone is a competitive early promotion program offered to Airmen in the grade of Airman First Class/E-3. This early promotion opportunity is restricted to elite Airmen who stand out from their peers

  • Officers selected for promotion

    Congratulations to the following lieutenant colonels selected for promotion to the rank of colonel: Donald Finley, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center Charles Greenwald, 46 Operations Group Douglas Hagen, 728th Air Control Squadron Gregory McNew, 676 Armament Systems Squadron Melvin

  • Celebration recognizes military, reminds community of sacrifices

    Local servicemembers are being recognized with a summer flare, and it's colored red, white and blue. Capt. Brian Hurley, a contracting officer with the Air Armament Center, was the first Eglin Airman to be recognized at the Red, White and Blue Celebration at the Destin HarborWalk 18 Jun. "Every

  • Eglin's new quad dorms officially opened

    The much anticipated completion of the base's new three-quad Dorm 18 was commemorated June 18, with a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by a tour of the rooms. Airmen from the 96th Security Forces Squadron and 96th Civil Engineer Group, will occupy the quad houses beginning July. Each dormitory

  • 53d Wing Airman earns Bronze Star

    Air Force officials awarded a Bronze Star Medal June 12 to a Tyndall Airman from the 16th Electronic Warfare Squadron's Detachment One for his supportive efforts of Operation Enduring Freedom in a combat zone.  When awarded for bravery, the Bronze Star is the fourth-highest combat award of the U.S.

  • Mighty Gorillas meet, say good-bye to Eagle

    During a week-long 58th Fighter Squadron reunion June 14-20, past and present pilots recounted stories of the good 'ol days and shared the disheartening but mission essential fact that 30 years of F-15 Eagle driving will become history this year. "This reunion is important to the 58th FS because we

  • Deployed captain 'attends' children's graduation

    For most service members, deployments create unique stresses. From the change in environment, to the change in operations tempo, to the detachment from loved ones, the extra weight can have a heavy toll on emotional health; this can be especially true for deployed parents who often miss milestones

  • Advanced tactical laser fires high-power laser in flight

    Members of the 413th Flight Test Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla., and contractor Boeing successfully fired the high-power laser aboard the Advanced Tactical Laser aircraft for the first time in flight. The combined effort between Boeing and the 413th was instrumental to the "first light" of the high