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  • Deployed Airman weathers storm in Afghanistan

    It's possible that for many, the predictions of weather forecasters are taken lightly; viewed as information to be considered, but easily written off with scarce consequences. On an average day, the most critical information conveyed by a forecast might be whether it's advisable to carry an umbrella

  • Marines receive first F-35C Lightning II carrier variant

    The first F-35C Lightning II, carrier variant, for the U.S. Marine Corps touched-down on the flight line here, Jan. 13, from the Lockheed Martin plant in Fort Worth, Texas, to begin training in support of carrier-based operations.U.S. Marine Lt. Col. J.T. Ryan, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 501

  • A formidable team: Airman, K-9

    The unassuming, 25-year-old military working dog handler stands on watchful alert with leash in hand.  He and his partner, a Belgian Malinois, move in tandem to action after receiving the "clear" sign to proceed with the sweep. They systematically search each corner of all the rooms until the

  • Eglin called to combat complacency during event celebrating MLK

    The Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance at Eglin wasn't just an event to "honor a giant in history," but also a call to "challenge the status quo."Words expressed by the guest speaker during the Jan. 14 luncheon at the Bayview Club, were carefully chosen to depict the character of the civil rights

  • Base volunteers make Christmas wishes come true

    With the Christmas season in high gear, military families received a helping hand at the 11th annual toy drive Dec. 5 - 6 here. Eglin and Hurlburt Field active duty members (E-6 and below) and their families chose gifts for their children from the stacks of toys, craft kits, books, games, sports

  • NFL honors local Airman

    When Tech. Sgt. Mike Harder traveled home for the holidays, he enjoyed time with his family, his friends and his favorite football team.Harder, a 96th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms instructor, is a life-long New England Patriots fan.  He knew his first trip home in two years would be

  • "Port Dawgs" keep cargo, people moving

    Whether it's cargo or passengers, the Air Terminal Operations and Passenger Travel Section of the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron keep things moving.The section, which is housed in Eglin's Readiness Center, provides a critical service to units here, including the 7th Special Forces Group (A). 

  • F-35 water survival instructor keeps training afloat

    Within the 33rd Fighter Wing, innovation doesn't end at the flight line, but finds its way into a 12-foot swimming pool where new F-35 pilots are now able to seamlessly complete their F-35 water survival training.During the F-35 aircrew flight equipment shop water survival training here, pilots are

  • F-35 takes center stage at Nellis Open House

    While visitors at the Nellis Open House were able to get an up-close look at various aircraft that make up the last 70 years of aviation history, the U.S. Air Force's newest fifth-generation fighter aircraft may have produced the most 'oohs and awes' throughout the event Nov. 7, 8 and 9.Thousands of

  • Until deployed do us part: Eglin Airmen find way to wed

    For most people, the terms marriage ceremony and wedding are interchangeable, since they usually happen at the same time. For one Airman here, that is not the case.Senior Airman Ashley Reid, was not at her marriage ceremony. She hasn't had her wedding yet either. But, she is married.Reid, who has