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  • Air Force restructure announcement adds manpower to base

    Eglin will gain additional manpower according to the Air Force 2009 Force Structure Announcement throughout the end of the Fiscal Year 2009 (FY09) for combat air force restructuring and improve emphasis on acquisition excellence. The 2009 Force Structure Announcement shows the base gaining a total

  • Bear roams neighborhood

    Recent bear sightings in the Eglin family housing area has some residents concerned; and while it may sound cliché, the old saying "Don't feed the bears" is the rule to live by. Feeding bears is not advised and can be dangerous to you, the bear, your family and your pets. Eglin wildlife management

  • 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