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  • Abandoned asbestos housing vulnerable to vandalism

    What began as a seemingly harmless gesture of adolescence could possibly become a cause for concern among base housing officials as a dangerous act of vandalism. A rash of vandalism has broken out in the base housing area in vacant housing units scheduled for demolition. "People think just because

  • Eglin personnel protect the presidents

    This is a first in a series on Eglin Airmen who supported the inauguration.Eglin personnel worked behind the scenes to ensure the safety of the presidents during the week of the inauguration. Airmen from the 96th Security Forces Squadron and the 96th Civil Engineer Squadron's Explosive Ordnance

  • Ground Combat Training Squadron gains new capability

    Airmen here are training with a new asset that may one day save their lives. The Ground Combat Training Squadron recently acquired 10 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) armored fighting vehicles. These vehicles, designed to survive IED attacks and ambushes, add another dimension to the

  • STRATFOR analyst talks intel to Team Eglin

    Dr. George Friedman, Strategic Forecasting founder and CEO, will present a seminar based on his latest book, "The Next 100 Years - A FORECAST for the 21st Century" Feb. 10. The event hosted by The Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate Revolutionary Technology Team and the Air Armament

  • JTACs, JFOs hone warfighting skills at JRTC with help of joint fires team

    U.S. Air Force and British joint terminal attack controllers and Army joint fires observers improved their warfighting skills here in preparation for an upcoming deployment. The U.S. Army's 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division from Ft. Carson, Colo., currently is conducting their mission

  • Team Eglin names local small business as training software developer

    Engineers at Eglin's 693rd Armament Systems Squadron chose Joint Technology Engineering, Inc., located in Valparaiso, Fla., as a local small business to partner with to enhance mission planning test and training software for the F-16CJ Fighting Falcon. "The warfighter expressed the urgency of this

  • Information Protection Office joins wing

    Effective Feb. 2, a new organization will be added to the 96th Air Base Wing's organizational chart. This new organization, formerly under the 96th Security Forces Squadron's Plans and Programs, will be designated as the Information Protection Office, or 96th ABW/IP. The realignment will move

  • Decisions loom for Joint Strike Fighter program

    Decisions about the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and F-22 Raptor aircraft programs are expected early in President Barack Obama's administration. The F-35 program manager said Jan. 15 he sees strong support for the F-35 from the services, allied partners and, so far, on Capitol Hill. Based on initial

  • AF exercise program leads to positive well-being

    A diagnosis of cancer is life-changing, but for one Airman, a lifetime of physical activity is having a positive influence on his physical condition and well-being. Chief Master Sgt. Michael Merritt, a former Ophthalmology technician and superintendent with the 96th Surgical Operations Squadron