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  • Missiles Away: USS FLORIDA (SSGN 728) conducts successful tests

    The USS FLORIDA (SSGN 728) launched four TOMAHAWK Cruise Missiles from the Gulf of Mexico to the Eglin Air Force Base land attack test range during its successful Strike Operational Evaluation between May 15 and 17, 2007. FLORIDA launched a total of three Block IV and one Block III TOMAHAWK cruise

  • 33rd three-peats at volleyball championships

    As it is said, "The third times a charm." In an epic "David and Goliath" or "the bully and the nerd" battle of base-wide proportions, the 33rd Fighter Wing intramural volleyball team completed a three peat championship by spiking their way past the 96th Civil Engineer Group in the intramural

  • Motorcycle policy eliminates ambiguity, sets standard

    In efforts to keep Team Eglin's motorcyclists safe, the rider policy has been modified to eliminate ambiguity in regards to motorcycle rider visibility and garment requirements. This new policy has been approved by the military commanders and civilian unions of Eglin. The new policy concerning

  • Airmen receive Articles 15 under UCMJ in April

    One Eglin Airman was court-martialed and eight Eglin Airmen received nonjudicial punishment under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice recently. The purpose of Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice, is to provide commanders with a prompt and effective means of maintaining good

  • DOD blocks 12 popular Internet sites to protect grid

    Defense Department officials are blocking access to many popular Internet sites from department-owned computers due to bandwidth issues, U.S. Strategic Command officials said May 14. Joint Task Force Global Network Operations members, who direct the operation and defense of DOD's global information