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  • Swinging into summer

    The Eglin Golf Course continued its long-standing tradition by kicking off the summer with the first of many junior golf clinics last week for twenty-six participants from ages seven to 14. The clinic focused on the core fundamentals of stance, grip, posture and swing along with addressing course

  • STEM facility conducts F-35 lanyard risk reduction test

    The 46th Test Wing recently lent a hand to Lockheed Martin Company to perform a risk reduction and development test of weapon lanyards for the F-35 System Development and Demonstration program at the Simulated Environment for Munitions facility here. The tests began March 25 and were performed by

  • Aircraft countermeasures put to test

    The 46th Test Squadron's Sensors and Defensive Systems Flight is the lead organization to test aircraft countermeasures here. The focus is on aircraft-dispensed flares used as infrared (IR) countermeasures designed to defeat "heat seeking" surface-to-air or air-to-air missiles. The aim is to divert

  • We must re-focus, fix problems

    By now you have heard about the resignations of the Secretary and Chief of Staff of the Air Force. This was unprecedented and I want to make sure you know I am fully committed to finding and fixing the root causes of the Air Force shortfalls recently identified by the Secretary of Defense. Together

  • Airman, public witness latest display technology

    Want to keep pace with the advances of innovative products or ideas that make life with technology so convenient? Attending events such as the Technology Expo hosted by the 96th Communications Group at the Officer's Club June 6 would be a great start. The Technology Expo is an annual event where

  • Alabama ANG brings joint experience to SFS

    The Alabama Army National Guard are currently standing watch over Eglin as they serve their two weeks of active-duty requirements as security forces augmentees here. The Alabama ANG hosts the 231st Military Police Battalion, 128th Military Police Company, 152nd Military Police Company and the 337th

  • Heat is a factor

    It's the summer, and most people are primed for picnics, pools, beaches and barbecues. But whether on or off-duty, everyone must remain on high alert to avoid heat stress. Heat stress is an increase in the body's internal heat level caused by working or exercising in a hot environment. Exposure to

  • Airmen make the switch

    How many of us sit at our jobs and say it's time for a change, for something new, something that will make a difference? Two local Eglin Airmen are not only thinking it, but are making it happen by leaving their current positions to become physician assistant. And the best thing is, they never have

  • Eglin welcomes ‘Tots in Blue’

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new May arrivals while stationed here. It's a boy! Hayden James, born May 5, to Tech. Sgt. Ben and Jenna McGarvey. Peyton Myles, born May 5, to Josiah and Courtney Fox. Christian Michael, born May 6, to Airman 1st Class David and Tori