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  • A photograph of the new 180th Fight Wing (FW), Ohio Air National Guard, solar field located in Swanton, Ohio, taken Oct 19, 2009. The solar field, set for completion October 2010, is part of the 180th FWs Renewable Energy Project funded by the Department of Defense Research and Development Program in an effort to reduce the use of limited fossil fuel sources and dependence on foreign energy sources. (USAF Photo by MSgt Beth Holliker)

    Eglin announces solar career training program

    Eglin military members seeking careers in solar-related fields may have a bright future thanks to a recently announced program, here, aimed at offering training to active-duty members departing the service.The Solar Ready Vets program is a Department of Energy-sponsored national program that will offer training to separating members to ready them
  • Storm shutters cover the stained-glass displays at the All-Wars Memorial during the base’s week-long hurricane exercise May 12 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Base personnel practiced the procedures of each hurricane condition and base evacuation in response to simulated Hurricane Mako. The exercise is an annual event to prepare Eglin for the upcoming hurricane season. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

    Hurricane prepared

  • Robert Kraus, the new F-35 Partner Support Complex director, unfurls unit's guidon during an activation ceremony May 11, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The F-35 PSC will provide mission data, intelligence support, lab facilities, and training to the eight partner countries purchasing the F-35 Lightning II aircraft. (U.S. Air Force Photo by 1st Lt. Amanda Farr)

    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 commander and 53rd Electronic Warfare Group deputy
  • Brig. Gen. Christopher Azzano, 96th Test Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Bryan Creager, 96th TW command chief, join Corvias Military Living personnel to cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the first 747 new homes and Warrior Landing Community Center May 3 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 12,000 square foot facility features a club room, fitness center, children’s play area, gym, yoga studio and an outdoor entertainment area with a pool. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

    Privatized Housing Grand Opening

  • Staff Sgt. Erica Veras, 53rd Wing, holds her daughter close during the 96th Force Support Squadron’s Mission Breakfast May 4 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Eglin commissary won a photo contest that awarded free breakfast to all Eglin members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

    Commissary prize results in breakfast for base

  • A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., takes off from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, as part of Red Flag-Alaska, May 3, 2016. The F-15 is deployed to JBER for Red Flag-Alaska, a Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. and international forces, providing combined offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Javier Alvarez)

    Developmental, operational testers fly at Red Flag-Alaska

  • The House of Representatives passed legislation specifying that Tricare and non-appropriated fund health plans meet all of the requirements for proof of insurance, in response to Republican concerns that military families might face the fine.

    TRICARE Prime members get new urgent care program

    To increase access to care, the Department of Defense is launching an Urgent Care Pilot Program for TRICARE Prime beneficiaries. This program allows Prime enrollees two visits to a network or TRICARE authorized provider without a referral or prior authorization.The Urgent Care Pilot Program, scheduled to begin spring May 23, covers:· Active Duty
  • Runners sprint through the shower provided by the base fire department at the beginning of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Color Run at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 29. Approximately 300 runners turned out to add a little color to their afternoon workout. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

    Colors run at annual SAPR event

  • Judge Advocate General

    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 distribution of cocaine and wrongful use of
  • The Air Force Assistance Fund supports four official Air Force charities: The Air Force Aid Society, the Air Force Enlisted Village Indigent Widows' Fund, the Air Force Village Indigent Widows' Fund and the General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation. (U. S. Air Force graphic)

    Campaign helping Airmen in need extended

    A charity meant to help Airmen in need is struggling to meet its financial goal this year. The Air Force Assistance Fund's campaign deadline is extended through May 20 to give Airmen more time to give in support of their peers."We are halfway through the campaign, and we've raised just $38,000 out of Team Eglin's goal of $114,000," said 2nd Lt.
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