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  • 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,"

  • Education Fair shares higher education information

    An Education Fair was held at the Fitness Center here June 8.  The 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron partnered with the Eglin Education Center to host the event.Representatives from more than 20 universities, colleges and schools offered the base community information on education, degree programs

  • 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

  • 33rd FW units save big with F-35 innovations

    Since the introduction of the F-35A Lightning II, Airmen at the 33rd Fighter Wing have saved the Air Force close to $84,000 and more than 720 hours of shipping delays by locally manufacturing parts and tools.There are around 500 maintenance personnel here assigned to work with the F-35. These Airmen

  • 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