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  • 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

  • Airman selected for unique commissioning program

    An Airman's cell phone rings, but he doesn't answer because for him personal calls can wait until after work. It rings again; he lets it go to voicemail. On the third call he finally answers and is shocked to discover Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III on the line.During the call,

  • Eglin wings help with B-52 weapons bay testing

    The B-52 Joint Direct Attack Munition Internal Weapons Bay Upgrade program recently completed developmental test here where it successfully demonstrated employment of JDAM munitions from the new Conventional Rotary Launcher.Prior to this added capability, hardware and software limitations restricted

  • 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

  • Airman completes 5th Bataan Death March marathon

    In the high desert terrain of White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, the annual Bataan Memorial Death March is held in honor of the heroic service members who defended the Philippine Islands during World War II.Tech. Sgt. Julia Getter, 53rd Test Support Squadron weapons evaluation group logistics