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  • Eglin captains promoted

    The 2007A line of the Air Force, biomedical sciences corps, nurse corps and medical service corps central selection board selected 2,535 captains for promotion. Congratulations to the following Eglin captains.1 Special Operation WingMichael D. Gunn Eric J. Hanley Brent Norman Harms David A. Hickerty

  • Astronaut applications available for May board

    Active duty Air Force members have the opportunity to compete for pilot and mission specialist crew positions with the nation's space program through the Air Force Astronaut nomination program. Air Force nominees will compete with representatives from the other services for the chance to become an

  • General presents medals to outstanding personnel

    Maj. Gen David Eidsaune, Program Executive Officer for Weapons and commander, Air Armament Center, presented the following medals and Air Force-level awards at his Commander's Call Dec. 10. Purple Heart: Tech Sgt. Chad Wilkey, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron On June 9, Sergeant Wilkey was injured

  • 33d MOS charges through recycling contest

    The 33d Fighter Wing is well known for its air-to-air combat superiority, now one of its squadrons could be known as Eglin's 'superior recyclers' after the 33d Maintenance Operations Squadron 'Chargers' were recently crowned first place in the annual America Recycles Day aluminum can recycling

  • Team Eglin garners numerous AFMC awards

    Air Force Materiel Command recently announced award winners in several categories. Eglin winners are as follows: 96th Medical Group: Independent Duty Medical Technician Outstanding NCO of the Year: Staff Sgt. Stephanie N. Newman, 96th Aerospace Medicine Squadron The Col. Donald D. Dunton Award -

  • One last run

    When Scott Kastner was 21 years old, his father told him to either do something with his life or move out of the house. Scott chose the former and said yes when the recruiter called his home in Gary, Ind. He joined the Air Force, and in October 1984, graduated technical school as a fuels specialist.

  • Thrift investment board sets 2008 TSP contribution limits

    The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board has announced that 2008's elective deferral limit for regular TSP contributions is $15,500, which is the same for 2007. In addition, contributions for the catch-up plan will remain at the same $5,000 limit set in 2006 and 2007. "TSP is a long-term

  • Santa hotline looking for last minute gift wishes

    Airmen at Eglin have volunteered to help Santa Claus in his monumental task of finding out what toys are on children's Christmas wish list along Florida's Panhandle. The 96th Communications Squadron is helping Santa by setting up Santa's Hotline Dec. 10 through 14. Children can call (850) 882-NOEL

  • Boxers sign autographs, take pictures with Eglin Airmen

    Amid cheers from waiting Airmen, Roy Jones Jr. stepped off the bus at a 33rd Fighter Wing hangar with his hands hoisted in the air as if proclaiming victory. Following closely behind him were Don King and fellow champion boxer Felix Trinidad, here to visit and sign autographs for Eglin Airmen Dec.

  • AF begins NCO retraining program involuntary phase

    Airmen identified as required to retrain must submit a retraining request by Dec. 17 or separate from the Air Force under Phase II of the Air Force Fiscal 2008 Noncommissioned Officer Retraining Program. After meeting the Dec. 17 deadline, Phase II eligibles must next choose an Air Force specialty