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  • Combat Hammer 2014: Boosting RPA strike proficiency

    The role of modern aerial warfare has drastically changed since it was first used on a large scale in World War I. The advent of precision-guided munitions has aided in providing strike capabilities to combatant commanders while helping to reduce or even eliminate unnecessary suffering.Hunters from

  • Airmen 'reel' in spiritual resilience

    More than 35 Eglin Airmen took to the high seas May 31 in hopes of reeling in a prize catch while also boosting their spiritual resilience.The fishing excursion was one of several Ultimate Spiritual Resilience events planned for this summer by the 96th Test Wing Chaplain's office. The Ultimate

  • Eglin Hospital volunteers make every stitch count

    Every day Eglin Hospital bustles with newborn deliveries and recently-admitted patients. Among this hustle and bustle are several volunteers working tirelessly behind the scenes to make these patients' stays more soothing using just a thread and needle.Spending the night in a hospital can be

  • Final F-35A delivered to Eglin

    The 58th Fighter Squadron became the Air Force's first complete F-35A Lightning II squadron after they welcomed their 26th and final F-35A May 28 at the 33rd Fighter Wing, here.Maj. Scott Charlton, 58th FS pilot, ferried the aircraft, AF-45, from Lockheed Martin's F-35 production center in Fort

  • 69 selected for promotion to Master

    Congratulations to all of Team Eglin's Airmen on their selection for promotion to master sergeant.The 4,073 selected (Air Force wide) represent a 17.96 percent selection rate, with an average selectee overall score of 352.55. Selectees' average time in grade was 4.41 years and time in service was

  • Volunteers recognized for selfless service

    Individuals from diverse backgrounds were recognized at Eglin's Volunteer Recognition Program hosted by the Airman and Family Readiness Center May 8.The six volunteers were nominated for the 2014 Volunteer Excellence Award, which highlighted the selfless contributions made to the Air Force's

  • A&FRC Telework training fills need

    Military spouses packed the room for the Home-Based Career and Telework Job Development Training Program offered by the Airmen Family and Readiness Center here May 6. Attendees came to get guidance on gaining income, career growth or working flexible hours."I have a 15-year-old who's getting to be

  • Memorial ceremony honors fallen EOD technicians

    Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal hosted the 45th Annual Explosive Ordnance Disposal Memorial Ceremony at the EOD Memorial here May 3. The EOD community from all four services gathered to remember the historical legacy of 298 EOD heroes as well as to add an additional eight EOD technicians to

  • CE squadron deploys civilians

    The 796th Civil Engineer Squadron has found a new way of supporting military missions by deploying the largest number of civilians from a base organization.Currently eight people from CE have volunteered to be deployed, most being craftsmen; plumbers, carpenters and heat, ventilation and air

  • March status of discipline

    An airman from the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron received a letter of reprimand and 60-day restriction to base for provoking speech and simple assault.An airman 1st class with the 96th AMXS received a letter of reprimand, a six-month suspended reduction in rank to airman and a 14-day