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  • 10 Articles 15 in October

    Ten Team Eglin members receive nonjudicial punishment under Article 15 in October:Nonjudicial punishment under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice, provides commanders with an essential and prompt means of maintaining good order and discipline and also promotes positive behavior changes in service members without the stigma of a
  • Robert Owens, 796th Civil Engineer Squadron, brings the new F-35 Lightning II static display into place in front of the 53rd Wing building Nov. 3. The static display compliments the F-22 display on the left side of the entrance. The 53rd Wing will be responsible for the operational testing of the F-35 aircraft. (Air Force photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

    New F-35 (static) soars at Eglin

  • Master Sgt. Mark Olsen gives his final salute to his son 2nd Lt. Nicholas Brewer at his retirement ceremony, Nov. 5. The F-15 Eagle Avionics technician retired after 22 years of service with his son officiating the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sachel Seabrook)

    Dad saves final salute for son

    Becoming his dad may be one of the greatest memories in Master Sgt. Mark Olsen's Air Force career, but giving his son his final salute is a close second. After more than 22 years of service, the F-15 Eagle Avionics technician affectionately known as "Awesome Olsen" retired from active duty with his son 2nd Lt. Nicholas Brewer, 28th Test and
  • Chase Whited, quarterback for the 96th Security Forces Squadron, throws to an open receiver during an intramural playoff game against the 53rd Wing Nov. 2 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 53rd won the game 19-13 to advance in the tournament. The championship game is Nov. 9 at 5 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

    53rd floors Cops to advance in football playoffs

  • Jeana Quintana, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, pulls a 1,500 all-terrain vehicle during the last round of Eglin’s first ever Strongman Competition Oct. 29. 20 of Eglin’s top men and women competed in four events to determine who was the base’s strongest. Quintana placed first in her division. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

    Eglin muscle flexed at Strongman event

    Eglin's first Strongman Competition Oct. 29 featured 20 participants who showcased their strength, skills and wills in four grueling physical tests.The events included a tire flip, a timed event in which a tractor tire was flipped end over end for 40 yards; a kettle toss, in which 35 and 25-pound kettle bells were thrown underhanded down a lane and

  • Finance plans move to support customers

    The finance office is expanding operations to better serve its customers.Beginning Nov. 15, a new finance cell will be located in Building 210 where other personnel customer service operations are currently located. This replaces the walk-in service currently provided in Bldg 260. This front end shop will provide three customer service counters
  • A Canadian Air Force CF-18 releases a Guided Bomb Unit-12 over the Eglin Air Force Base range during an air-to-ground Weapons System Evaluation mission. The 86th Fighter Weapons Squadron conducts the WSEP program at Eglin. The WSEP program is used to evaluate the effectiveness and suitability of combat air force weapon systems. The evaluations are accomplished during tactical deliveries of fighter, bomber and unmanned aerial system precision guided munitions, on realistic targets with air-to-air and surface-to-air defenses. For many of the aircrew participating in WSEP, it is the first time employing live weapons. This provides a level of combat experience many units face during combat. Courtesy photo.

    Canadians hammer Eglin's range

    Munitions deployed from Canadian Air Force CF-18 Hornets target the start of another fiscal year for Eglin's Combat Hammer personnel.This Air-to-Ground Weapons System Evaluation Program is something the 86th Fighter Weapons Squadron here looks forward to conducting for U.S. military and allied forces annually. Schedules fill up fast for the only

  • Three receive Articles 15 in September

    Three Team Eglin members received nonjudicial punishment under Article 15 in September.Nonjudicial punishment under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice, provides commanders with an essential and prompt means of maintaining good order and discipline. It also promotes positive behavior changes in service members without the stigma of a
  • Col. Michael Gantt, 53rd Wing commander, shakes hands with Senior Airman Mario Munive, 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, in front of the 53rd's flagship MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft. Colonel Gantt flew the MQ-9 for an orientation flight during his visit to his squadron, the 556th Test And Evaluation Squadron at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. (Courtesy photo.)

    Wing commander visits Creech squadron, flies MQ-9

  • The 46th Test Wing maintainers prepare to arm up a 53rd Wing F-16 prior to take off from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. More than 1,000 personnel of the 46th Maintenance Group are responsible for maintenance procedures for all of the 46th and 53rd aircraft located at Eglin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

    46 TW maintainers ready 53rd aircraft

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