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  • 46th Test Wing integral part of Hubble repair

    May 13 is rendezvous time for the crew of the space shuttle Atlantis and the Hubble Space Telescope. But prior to reaching this point, months of preparation work was done for this mission and the 46th Test Wing played a vital role. Over the next week, astronauts will go on five spacewalks to repair

  • Safety campaign warns Airmen of summer dangers

    The 101 Critical Days of Summer safety campaign kicked off May 12 at Eglin's Conference Center with a briefing from the Air Armament Center Safety Office and a host of state and local agencies. The campaign, which runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day every year, serves as an educational program and a

  • LRS NCO wins AF-level award

    An Airman stationed here more than 19 years ago never would have thought he would be back nearly two decades later running the same shop he began his Air Force career at--let alone winning an Air Force-level award. The Air Force recently recognized Master Sgt. Johnny Long, 96th Logistics Readiness

  • General issues safety message as 101 CDS approaches

    As the temperature rises and summer creeps back into the Emerald Coast, we face the growing challenge of ensuring the safety of our military and civilian employees, as well as their families as they venture out to travel and enjoy the nice weather. Traditionally, the days between Memorial Day

  • New AAC commander arrives, eyes Eglin future

    When the new Air Armament Center Commander Maj. Gen. Charles R. Davis, was informed of his assignment here, he described his reaction with one word -- "elation." "It was unexpected, but based on the skills I've gained over the last five years, to be able to come down and work this mission is a

  • Tots in blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here: It's a boy Samir BreSean LeoVon, born March 6, to Staff Sgt. Stephanie and Brian BestHenry Jason, born April 3, to Capt. Jason and Lynette Vause Joseph Myles, born April 3, to 2nd Lt. Joseph and Erin

  • 53rd CC departs wing for 14 AF

    When 53rd Wing Commander Col. Steve DePalmer leaves for his new assignment next week, he'll have a lot of satisfying memories to take with him. "Seeing the satisfaction and light on the faces of all levels of leadership, when their work comes together and culminates into a successful test or eval -

  • Air Force fiscal 2010 budget reflects rebalanced priorities

    Air Force officials here May 7 announced that its portion of the president's fiscal 2010 budget reflects a balanced strategy to prevail in today's joint fight and sustain air, space and cyberspace dominance. The two overarching principles guiding next year's budget are rebalancing the Air Force's