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  • Military twins come together again for enlistment, promotion

    Almost three years ago, Master Sgt. Antone Scott finally realized a military goal of having his identical twin brother, a Navy officer, administer the oath of enlistment to him for what was thought-to-be his final time.But after three years of changes and hard work, the Scott twins came together

  • 68 selected for promotion to master sergeant

    Congratulations to all of Team Eglin's Airmen on their selection for promotion to master sergeant.The 5,019 selected (Air Force wide) represent a 23.34 percent selection rate, with an average selectee overall score of 506.80. Selectees' average time-in-grade was 3.35 years and time-in-service was

  • Kid becomes F-35 pilot for a day

    After spending the past few weeks watching "Top Gun" and videos of the F-35 Lightning II, Christian Loafman was ready for his May 18 visit here as its first F-35A Pilot for a Day."I feel the need, the need for speed," the 9-year-old said.The program, which started 26 years ago, allows units to get

  • Vigil honors fallen law enforcement

    As each name was called and story told, a white candle was lit in front of the person's portrait.  By the end, nine flames burned brightening the faces of fallen police, security forces and special agents at the candle light vigil ceremony here May 19.The event, part of the base's National Police

  • 53 WG activates F-35 Partner Support Complex

    The 53rd Wing activated the F-35 Partner Support Complex here May 11 in a ceremony at the Bayview Club.Robert Kraus assumed the new position as F-35 PSC director, making it the first civilian-led unit in the 53rd Wing. Kraus, a lieutenant colonel, served as the 68th Electronic Warfare Squadron

  • Security Forces plans big events for Police Week

    The Airmen and civilians of the 96th Security Forces Squadron are ramping up for some big events for this year's National Police Week, May 14-21.The Week, celebrated annually throughout the U.S., highlights the service and cost of law enforcement and pays tribute to those who have lost their lives

  • 1st quarter status of discipline

    The following disciplinary actions occurred here between January and March.An airman 1st class from the 96th Communications Squadron was found guilty at a special court-martial and received 30 days confinement, a reduction in rank to airman basic and a bad conduct discharge, for wrongful use and

  • Green Beret returns to service after amputation

     A Special Forces noncommissioned officer returned to full active duty service two and a half years after his hand was amputated to free him from underneath a vehicle before a suicide bomber could strike a deadly blow against he and his team.Sergeant 1st Class Ivan Morera, a Miami native and a

  • Motorcycle Safety Rally returns

    Motorcycles of all shapes, sizes and varieties covered the Base Exchange parking lot April 15 as base riders attended the ninth annual motorcycle safety rally here.The event a joint-53rd Wing and 96th Test Wing effort brought in over 500 civilian and military riders for safety briefings,

  • Weather flight becomes a squadron

    The 96th Weather Squadron was activated in a ceremony here April 14.  It was previously named the 96th Weather Flight since 2011.Maj. Paul Homan assumed command of the squadron as he accepted the squadron guidon from Col. Scott Thompson, 96th Operations Group commander."The activation of the 96th