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  • First 53rd wing civilian tapped to deploy

    Charles "Doc" Merkel always knew he could deploy as a historian, but now it has become a reality and he'll be the first civilian to deploy from the 53rd Wing. He will deploy to Kandahar, Afghanistan, in September to "fill in" as historian for the 451st Expeditionary Wing for approximately five

  • 53rd Wing Airman honored at local event

    An Eglin Airman received the key to the city of Destin July 30 during their Red, White and Blue Celebration at the Destin Harbor Walk Village. Sam Seevers, Destin city councilwoman and mayor pro-tem, recognized Staff Sgt. Elvan Rowe, III, and his accomplishments to our nation. Sergeant Rowe is a

  • Penning Air Force memoirs with music launches record deal for chaplain

    From early childhood, Eglin's Catholic chaplain valued three things in life: service, worship and song. Within a few months, all three will culminate in a lifetime opportunity to record 14 songs, created by himself, that reflect on decades of service to God and country, many of which he wrote

  • Benefits of Exercise More Than Just Weight Loss

    One of the first thoughts people have when they hear the word "exercise" is often weight loss. Exercise is vital for healthy weight loss and weight maintenance along with proper nutritional choices and portion control. Many individuals equate exercise with the required physical education classes

  • Senior NCOs inducted at local ceremony

    Team Eglin has 73 new senior non-commissioned officers ready to clearly meet, and strive to exceed, the standards and expectations levied upon all junior enlisted Airmen and NCOs. The master sergeants were officially inducted into the SNCO tier during the base Top-3 Association's annual ceremony

  • Military Star® Card Gas Discount to Increase by 60 Percent

    Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) gas stations worldwide are helping take the pain out of the pump by increasing discounts for drivers using a Military Star® Card. Beginning August 8, pumps currently programmed to reflect a discount of three cents a gallon for drivers who pay with a

  • Eglin honorary CCs visit WEG, Tyndall

    "At Eglin, the honorary commanders can only see a part of the 53d Wing picture," said Col. Mick Guthals, 53d Wing vice commander, who greeted the honoraries upon their arrival. "So visiting the 53d WEG (Weapons Evaluation Group) gives them a deeper appreciation for our unique mission." The tour