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  • 33rd FW reaches record number of F-35A sorties

    Members of the 33rd Fighter Wing set a new record of 111 sorties over three days during a sortie surge Aug. 1-3 here.   The purpose of a sortie surge is to test the readiness of maintainers, pilots and aircraft to meet the needs of high-tempo operations. “Thanks to the Nomads for their tremendous

  • 53rd Wing pilot selected as T-Bird #6

    An F-16 operational test and evaluation pilot here was selected to fly with the 2017 Thunderbirds, the Air Force’s aerial demonstration team. Capt. Whit Collins, 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron flight commander, will assume the role of Thunderbird pilot number 6, the opposing “solo.” The

  • F-15 unit tests new game-changing processor

    Eglin's Operational Flight Program Combined Test Force completed a historic test mission here July 8 on an aircraft system that will enhance the life and lethality of the F-15.The first-ever flight equipped with the Advanced Display Core Processor II tested the aircraft’s flight safety, in-flight

  • 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

  • F-35 Weapons Load

    Airmen from the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load an AIM-9X missile on to a F-35A’s external weapons pylon July 20, 2016 here. This milestone was the first time an F-35A here was loaded with internal and external weapons and will help develop weapon-loading procedures for the F-35 program. The

  • 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

  • Unit pays inspiration forward through commemorative award

    The 96th Test Wing Information Protection office carried on the legacy of one of its former employees through its newly revamped awards program. The first-ever Evonne Samuels Inspirational Award was created in honor of an industrial security specialist who lost her battle to cancer last year. It