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  • 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

  • Nomad doesn't lose 'heart' in fight for life, wing supports cause

    After years of emergency room visits concluded with a successful heart transplant, a member of the 33rd Operations Group sees recovery in the near future while his unit continues to support any way they can. Since February, Master Sgt. Dewayne McClendon, has been on medical leave as a patient at

  • 46th Test Wing Airman honored in local community

    An Eglin Airman received the key to the city of Destin July 23 during their Red, White and Blue Celebration at the Destin Harbor Walk Village. Staff Sgt. Kevin Davidson, a combat photographer assigned to the46th Test Wing's 40th Flight Test Squadron, was recognized for his service of providing

  • Moulage makes exercises more believable

    Dozens of Airmen lay motionless on the ground, most with blood seeping through their clothes or shrapnel protruding from their bodies. What would seem like a scene from a bad horror movie or war film is actually the result of moulage. During a training exercise here July 22, Airmen were dressed up

  • Airman selected for basketball competition

    At 6 feet, 1 inch tall, Airman 1st Class Talia Johnson stands head and shoulders above her peers on the basketball court. The Airman was recently selected to represent the Air Force and the United States Armed Forces at the 2009 Tournament of the Stars National Championship, Aug. 6-10, in Lake

  • Heritage activities offer chance to volunteer

    Have some spare time on your hands? Want to give back to the Air Force community? The heritage activities in Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) are looking for volunteers to help support museum operations. In addition to the National Museum of the United States Air Force at Wright-Patterson AFB,

  • Test Wing welcomes new commander

    The 46th Test Wing welcomed a new leader in a ceremony held July 20. Col. Michael Brewer accepted the helm of the wing from Maj. Gen. Charles Davis, program executive officer for weapons and Air Armament Center commander, during the ceremony. Colonel Brewer and his family arrived at Eglin after his