EOD technicians garner medals

The Air Force recognized the 96th Civil Engineer Squadron's explosive ordnance technicians for their heroics by presenting them 12 medals May 14. Working in Iraq and Afghanistan, two of the most heavily mined nations in the world, is a daily threat for explosive disposal technicians. The work is

Eagles conduct surge operations

Asian-Pacific Americans fought prejudice at home, tyranny in Europe during WWII

In the anger, fear and uncertainty following the Japanese "surprise" attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, and amidst longstanding prejudice, dating back to the late 1800s, toward Orientals on the Pacific West Coast, President Franklin Roosevelt, in February 1942, signed the infamous Executive

Eglin plans Youth Fishing Rodeo event

Children 13 years and younger should have their bait and fishing poles ready for Eglin's Youth Fishing Rodeo event at Prisoner Pond on Memorial Day weekend, May 26-27. According to the event's concept plan, a quota of 75 participants will be implemented for each three-hour fishing period on May 26

Eglin senior airmen graduate ALS

The Airman Leadership School here graduated 47 senior airmen in a ceremony at the Eglin Officers' Club May 9. The class theme was "Step it up." Airman Leadership School is an approximately six week-long Air Force program designed to develop airmen into effective front-line supervisors. It is the

AFRL chief scientist co-authors paper, receives award

Dr. Bob Sierakowski, Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate chief scientist, recently received an award for co-authoring a paper selected as the best of more than 1,900 entries. The technical paper entitled, "A Study of Impacted Electromechanically Loaded Composite Plates," was named

Eglin electronic warfare Airmen participate in Combat Shield

The 8th Fighter Wing "Wolf Pack" initiated Combat Shield May 7 as part of the wing's ability to maintain a constant deterrent against North Korean aggression. Combat Shield, an electronic warfare assessment program hosted by the 53rd Electronic Warfare Group, based at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.,

Eglin welcomes new arrivals

Congratulations to the following parents, who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here.It's a boy! Damien Cole, born Feb. 9 to Michael and Alicia Neau. Connor Andrew, born Feb. 10 to Staff Sgt. Tony and Joline Elliott. Christopher Neil, born Feb. 10 to Roger and Breand Rounsaville. Kendrick

Air Force fosters "warrior ethos" in all Airmen

Whether it's the recent changes to basic military training, continual preparation for deployments, engaging in combat or new and better uniforms, Air Force leaders are instilling a warrior mindset in Airmen. That warrior ethos -- the foundation of what it means to be an Airman -- traces its roots to

Helping their own