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Eglin commander named White House Fellow

Lt. Col. Rob Lyman finally got the news he's been waiting for--his appointment as a White House Fellow. As the commander of the 96th Communications Squadron, Colonel Lyman faces challenges each day, but the selection process for this prestigious award was intense. The colonel is just one of 15

Summer swimming at East Gate pool

Federal funds to stimulate base infrastructure

When President Barak Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the intent was to revitalize the economy across America, including the Florida Panhandle. Part of that act is $2.18 billion in funding for the Department of Defense Military Construction Program. More than $34.6

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First sergeants coin AADD members

53rd Wing has new CC

Assuming command of the 53rd Wing meant a return to the states after serving almost five years overseas for Col. Michael Gantt. This was a transition the colonel said he was excited about. "My family and I are happy to be here on the Emerald Coast," said the colonel. "We're ready to get out and

Fallen comrades honored during Khobar Towers anniversary

New Force Support Squadron streamlines Eglin's functions

Community support, people, programs and quality of life are the focus of the newly formed 96th Force Support Squadron. The merger of 96th Mission Support Squadron and 96th Services Squadron into the 96th FSS occurred on June 30. The merger is the result of an ongoing Air Force-wide initiative which

Pilots withstand SERE training