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  • Captains selected for promotion

    Congratulations to the following captains who were selected for promotion to major:Air Armament CenterDarryl BraxtonRobert CardenEphane DuboseChristopher FontanaAlexandra HalchakBrian McmenamyJoy MikulcikJoseph ShupertChadwick SteippAir Force Research LaboratoryJonathan BortleCraig FrankeWilliam Storms1 Special Operations Maintenance SquadronCecil
  • Royal Air Force Sqn Ldr Adele Stratton with the 556th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Creech Air Force Base, Nev., is serving as the first Remotely Piloted Aircraft Exchange program. (Courtesy photo.)

    UK officer joins Predator squadron through exchange program

    The first Remotely Piloted Aircraft exchange officer stationed at the 556th Test and Evaluation Squadron is not bothered by the 5,000 miles between the state of Nevada and her native United Kingdom."It has been an opportunity that money can't buy," said Royal Air Force Maj. Adele Stratton, 556th Squadron Leader. "This post is the only exchange job
  • Maj. Nathan Dawn, Detachment 1, 53rd Test Management Group, was awarded the Bronze Star for his efforts during his deployment to Afghanistan working as the air command and control advisor for the Afghan Ministry of Defense. (Courtesy photo)

    Major with 53rd TMG receives Bronze Star

    A member of the 53rd Wing's geographically separated unit at Barksdale Air Force Base was presented a Bronze Star, Jan. 19.Maj. Nathan Dawn, Det. 1, 53rd Test Management Group, received the medal for his efforts during his deployment to Afghanistan working as the air command and control advisor for the Afghan Ministry of Defense.  Det. 1 of the
  • Air Force manpower and personnel officials announced Jan. 27, 2010, a return of enlisted high year of tenure limits to their pre-2003 levels. The change will initially affect approximately 2,500 Airmen; 500 senior airmen, 400 technical sergeants, 1,200 master sergeants and 400 senior master sergeants. The HYT for senior master sergeant, master sergeant, technical sergeant and senior airman will return to 26, 24, 22 and 10 years, respectively. The HYT limits for both chief master sergeant (30 years) and staff sergeant (20 years) will remain the same since they were not raised in 2003.

    Air Force returns enlisted high year of tenure to standards

    Air Force manpower and personnel officials here announced Jan. 27 a return of enlisted high year of tenure limits to their pre-2003 levels."We've considered returning HYT limits to their normal levels for several years. Now that our Air Force end strength is stabilizing, it is an appropriate time to return back to the pre-2003 levels," said Tom
  • Defense Department officials launched a free, online tutoring service for servicemembers and their families.

    Military families gain access to free, online tutoring

    Defense Department officials here launched a free, online tutoring service for servicemembers and their families. The site -- http://www.tutor.com/military -- offers round-the-clock professional tutors who can assist with homework, studying, test preparation, resume writing and more. Marine Corps and Army families have had access to the program for
  • EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Tech. Sgt. Jerome Winston, 16th Electronic Warfare Squadron, fastens an electronic counter measures pod under an F-16 Fighting Falcon. The 16th EWS tests and delivers information that protects today’s warfighters from a multitude of threats. The squadron consists of four flights, a detachment and a cadre of individuals laying the foundation for the next generation of electronic warfare. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

    16 EWS provides shield to combat air forces

    From flying JN-4 Jennies in the roaring twenties to developing the latest electronic warfare test for the 21st century, more than 150 personnel of the 16th Electronic Warfare Squadron rely on experience, one of kind equipment and ingenuity to test and deliver information that protects today's warfighters from a multitude of threats.The unit traces
  • EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Members of Eglin’s Honor Guard practice the ceremonial folding of the flag for military funerals, Jan. 20. “Working in a support role Airmen can lose their sense of perspective as to why they serve,” said Senior Master Sgt. Thomas Walker, 96th Air Base Wing, on what it means to serve in the honor guard. “Being able to step outside the career field and daily, mundane taskings and serve a higher purpose gives them a greater sense of duty, commitment and perspective that pays huge dividends when they return to their normal job. Ask any Airmen who has ever served in the Honor Guard and they will tell you it was one of the greatest experiences of their career (whether they were volunteers or volun"tolds"). The sense of fulfillment, job satisfaction and pride are unmatched.” The next honor guard rotation begins Feb. 1 through July 31. Deadline to sign-up is Jan. 25. To get involved and volunteer contact your first sergeant or chief. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

    Honor to serve

  • AFPC advises don't cash $3,000 VA checks

    Don't cash that check!!Air Force Personnel Center has advised Airmen who received $3,000 in emergency advanced payments from the Department of Veterans Affairs in late 2009 not to cash or deposit those checks.In addition to providing payments to veterans, some payments were made to Airmen on active duty and possibly some dependents receiving
  • EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Volunteers at the Eglin tax center help military, dependent, retired, and DoD civilian customers prepare and file their federal and state tax returns. Located across 2nd street from the base education center, the tax center is open Monday through Friday from 8 to 11 a.m. and 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday is reserved for 1040EZ filing members. For all other times, call 882-1040 to make an appointment. (U.S. Air Force photos by 2nd Lt. Andrew Caulk)

    Tax Center open for business

    Tax season has begun and the Eglin tax center is here to help.The Eglin Tax Center stood up Jan. 20 to service military members, dependents, DOD civilians and retirees in the local area.In 2009, there were many new changes to tax law including the new home buyer's credit, making work pay, earned income credit, residential energy credits and
  • EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Eglin celebrated the completion of the Eglin Enlisted Hall during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Jan. 15. The newly renovated facility, formerly known as the base theater, hosts a number of upgrades from new bathroom sinks and fresh paint, to new seats and artwork. The Enlisted hall is an area where Eglin’s enlisted Airmen may reflect on its proud legacy. (Courtesy photo)

    Eglin Celebrates Enlisted Hall Completion

    Eglin celebrated the completion of the Eglin Enlisted Hall during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Jan. 15.The event culminated the transformation of the newly renovated building from the base theater, a project which took two years from beginning to end.The idea of recapturing prime real estate like the base theater and turning it into the "Enlisted
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