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  • 86th FWS hosts 13th FS for air-to-ground WSEP

    The13th Fighter Squadron "Panthers" roared into Florida last week to participate in two 53rd Wing Weapon System Evaluation Programs commonly known as Combat Archer and Combat Hammer. The 13th FS from Misawa Air Base, Japan, was the first F-16 group to ever complete back-to-back WSEPs held

  • Eglin opens range to extraordinary hunters

    The rush of tracking big bucks on rarely-hunted land is a chance not many outdoorsmen would pass up. A group of hunters facing similar life challenges partnered with Eglin's Jackson Guard to experience this unique opportunity first-hand Feb. 2-3. Since 1994 Jackson Guard has opened their ranges to

  • Team Eglin celebrates National Day of Prayer

    More than 200 people gathered Feb. 6 to celebrate prayer and spiritual diversity while sharing breakfast at the Eglin Officers' Club. The observance on military installations is an extension of the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. The history of the National Prayer Breakfast started in

  • Logistic Readiness Awards announced

    Congratulations to the following individuals from the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron who were Air Force Materiel Command 2007 Logistics Readiness award winners. They will go on to compete at the Air Force level. Company Grade Officer: Capt Robert Sonnenberg Fuels Senior NCO: Master Sgt. Darren

  • Eglin IMA receives Air Force award

    Senior Master Sgt. Emery R. Talbert, Jr, 96th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Protection Superintendent and Individual Mobilization Augmentee, is regarded as a model firefighter and leader. The Air Force recently recognized Sergeant Talbert by awarding him the 2007 Air Force Civil Engineer, Air Reserve

  • AFMC commander visits base

    The commander of Air Force Materiel Command returned to Eglin AFB Jan. 30 to discuss a variety of command programs in greater detail. Gen. Bruce Carlson emphasized that the trip promoted more in-depth talks between himself and Eglin's senior leaders on pre-determined topics of special interest to

  • Wing commander rewards excellence

    Being caught improperly wearing the Air Force uniform by Col. Eric Pohland, 96th Air Base Wing commander, would typically garner a verbal counseling, but in the case of one Airman, it meant a Stripes for Exceptional Performers promotion. Staff Sgt. Christopher Dowing, 96th Communications Squadron

  • Eglin hospital welcomes first speech pathologist

    The Eglin hospital has a new weapon in its arsenal to assist the battle against disease and other health care issues here. Maj. DiAnna Calvin, 96th Surgical Operations Squadron, is Eglin's first speech-language pathologist. As a speech-language pathologist, Major Calvin offers patients evaluation