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  • OFP CTF awarded for new F-15E software test program

    The Operational Flight Program Combined Test Force was recently recognized with the nationally prestigious Ferguson Award for Engineering. OFP CTF was given the award for developing F-15 aircraft modernization system, Suite 7E."The F-15 is still one of the premier aircraft systems the Air Force

  • New F-16 software platform to be tested by 40th, 85th

    For the first time ever, developmental testing for an F-16 operational flight program will occur at the 40th Flight Test Squadron here.The testing for Block 40 and 50 model F-16s is scheduled to begin in 2014 and will also be the first time developmental testing and operational testing of the OFP

  • Early Christmas toys help Eglin parents

    Santa's traditional approach altered slightly, landing him straight into the attic and providing families in need of help a better holiday at the 9th annual toy distribution here, Nov. 29.More than 6,000 toys, collected by donations made throughout the year to the Airman's Attic, were distributed to

  • Airman fights to remain unbeaten at MMA event

    During his first amateur mixed martial arts fight, Staff Sgt. Steve Burks was knocked unconscious twice, but still earned a victory.Burks, an avionics Airman with the 1st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, is now on the eve of his second professional fight at the Strike Fight MMA

  • QF-16 arrives for testing, advances 53rd WEG mission

    The 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group marked an important milestone in continuing to prepare the warfighter for tomorrow's threats as the first QF-16 drone arrived for developmental testing Nov. 19."The work done prior to today and the test work that is forthcoming will enable the Air Force to

  • “Street Smart” program kicks off Holiday Safety campaign

    The annual Holiday Safety Campaign was held at the Enlisted Heritage Hall here Nov. 15.The campaign, presented by the 96th Test Wing safety office, reinforces awareness to Airmen and civilians about the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; not wearing seat belts and e-mailing

  • New chiefs selected

    The Air Force has released the list of 454 senior master sergeants selected for promotion to chief master sergeant.Those selected represent 22.9 percent of the 1,981 eligible for consideration, and when promoted will be among an elite group of enlisted members who make up less than one percent of