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  • 2nd quarter status of discipline

    The following disciplinary actions occurred here between April and June. A senior airman from the 96th Security Forces Squadron was found guilty at a special court-martial and was sentenced to 10 months confinement, reduction in rank to airman basic, a $1,000 forfeiture of pay for 10 months and a

  • Concealed carry policy: differences between Eglin and Hurlburt Field

    The 96th Test Wing commander received several inquiries as a result of changes to the Hurlburt Field policy regarding carrying concealed weapons on base compared to Eglin’s policy. According to Col. Matthew Higer, 96th TW vice commander, the Eglin policy remains unchanged. The transport of

  • 104 selected for promotion to technical sergeant

    Congratulations to all of Team Eglin's Airmen on their selection for promotion to technical sergeant.The 7,501 selected (Air Force wide) represent a 22.35 percent selection rate, with an average selectee overall score of 380.67. Selectees' average time-in-grade was 4.60 years and time-in-service was

  • 96th MDG Airman selected as AFMS Trusted Care Hero

    A medical services technician here was recently recognized as a Trusted Care Hero. Senior Airman David McKiver, 96th Surgical Operations Squadron, was selected for the recognition due to his work ethic and quick responsive actions to provide ‘Trusted Care Anywhere.’ ‘Trusted Care Anywhere’ is

  • Army, Air Force partners talk bomb demand, capacity

    The Air Force executive responsible for the planning and execution of lifecycle activities for air-delivered munitions recently spent a day here touring the facility and talking to Army officials about the requirements of the joint force and bomb production capacity.Brig. Gen. Shaun Q. Morris,

  • Firefighters help deliver baby in base housing

    Base firefighters helped deliver a baby boy after dispatchers answered an early morning 911 call from base housing here June 13.When firefighters arrived, Leana Zimmerman, now mother of two, was in her living room hunched over on the floor in active labor."Things happened faster than we expected,"

  • Tip line allows anonymous, easy reporting

    The Air Force Office of Special Investigations has made it easier than ever for Airmen to report suspicious activities while protecting their identity in the process.Also known as, "Tip Submit," people can remain anonymous when reporting through AFOSI's Anonymous Tips Line, which is also available

  • AFOSI seeking sharp Airmen to join team

    Former Air Force Office of Special Investigations member and U.S. Senator Arlen Specter once said, "The fundamental purpose of government is to protect its citizens," and his comrades in arms continue that mission.Officials at the 9th Field Investigations Squadron seek sharp and motivated applicants

  • Quarterly award winners

    Congratulations to the 96th Test Wing's first quarter award winners:Airman 1st Class Brittany Edwards, 96th Medical GroupStaff Sgt. Jeremy Evans, 96th Mission Support GroupSenior Master Sgt. Charles Buterbaugh, 96th MSGCapt. Madison Scaccia, 96th MSGAirman 1st Class Jasmine Griffin, 96th MDG (Honor

  • AF changes utility allowance for privatized housing

    The Air Force revised its utility allowance policy May 18 to ensure quality on-base housing for military families and continue to cover utility costs for the average energy consumer.For the majority of new tenants, the revised policy will now be calculated using monthly meter readings with no buffer