72nd TES evaluates mission capabilities

The 72nd Test and Evaluation Squadron here took part in Combat Sledgehammer Aug. 17 as part of Air Combat Command's nuclear weapon system evaluation program. The 72nd TES is a tenant unit stationed at Whiteman. Their chain-of-command runs through the 53rd Test and Evaluation Group at Nellis AFB,

53d WEG goes to Utah for combined WSEP

New staff sergeants announced at Eglin

The wings of Eglin had more than 360 Airmen selected for promotion to staff sergeant Aug. 20. The promotion rate for Eglin was 48.91 percent. The Air Force rate was 49.79 percent. Congratulations to the following senior airmen: 1st Special Operations Wing Christopher Elder Brian Sparks Robert

53 WG briefs Eglin kids on bus safety

53rd Wing enjoys fun, food, games at annual picnic

Chili cook off serves tasty concoctions

First 53rd wing civilian tapped to deploy

Charles "Doc" Merkel always knew he could deploy as a historian, but now it has become a reality and he'll be the first civilian to deploy from the 53rd Wing. He will deploy to Kandahar, Afghanistan, in September to "fill in" as historian for the 451st Expeditionary Wing for approximately five

53rd Wing Airman honored at local event

An Eglin Airman received the key to the city of Destin July 30 during their Red, White and Blue Celebration at the Destin Harbor Walk Village. Sam Seevers, Destin city councilwoman and mayor pro-tem, recognized Staff Sgt. Elvan Rowe, III, and his accomplishments to our nation. Sergeant Rowe is a

Eglin honorary CCs visit WEG, Tyndall

"At Eglin, the honorary commanders can only see a part of the 53d Wing picture," said Col. Mick Guthals, 53d Wing vice commander, who greeted the honoraries upon their arrival. "So visiting the 53d WEG (Weapons Evaluation Group) gives them a deeper appreciation for our unique mission." The tour

53rd navy used in drone recovery