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  • New Warfare Center CC visits 53rd Wing, area units

    Newly appointed United States Air Force Warfare Center Commander, Brig. Gen. Ted Kresge visited the 53d Wing June 22-24, to wrap up his Gulf Coast immersion and preside over the 53d's assumption of command. The general is no stranger to the area, having served as commander of the 33rd Fighter Wing

  • 53rd Wing has new CC

    Assuming command of the 53rd Wing meant a return to the states after serving almost five years overseas for Col. Michael Gantt. This was a transition the colonel said he was excited about. "My family and I are happy to be here on the Emerald Coast," said the colonel. "We're ready to get out and

  • Celebration recognizes military, reminds community of sacrifices

    Local servicemembers are being recognized with a summer flare, and it's colored red, white and blue. Capt. Brian Hurley, a contracting officer with the Air Armament Center, was the first Eglin Airman to be recognized at the Red, White and Blue Celebration at the Destin HarborWalk 18 Jun. "Every

  • 53d Wing Airman earns Bronze Star

    Air Force officials awarded a Bronze Star Medal June 12 to a Tyndall Airman from the 16th Electronic Warfare Squadron's Detachment One for his supportive efforts of Operation Enduring Freedom in a combat zone.  When awarded for bravery, the Bronze Star is the fourth-highest combat award of the U.S.

  • Deployed captain 'attends' children's graduation

    For most service members, deployments create unique stresses. From the change in environment, to the change in operations tempo, to the detachment from loved ones, the extra weight can have a heavy toll on emotional health; this can be especially true for deployed parents who often miss milestones

  • Eglin sergeants selected for promotion

    Air Force officials selected 7,724 of 37,172 eligible staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant for a selection rate of 20.78 percent. The average score for those selected was 319.69, with an average time in grade and time in service of 5.68 and 10.85 years respectively. The average score

  • NCO Academy graduates announced

    Congratulations to the following Eglin technical sergeants who graduated from the NCO Academy on May 28.Distinguished GraduatesKenneth Tottle 46 Maintenace SquadronJacob Wise, Air Force Research LaboratoryGraduates Jerome Anderson, 46th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronChristopher Breed, 96th Medical