Balad Supply slims down the bits, bobs and bolts for New Dawn

As the responsible drawdown of forces in Iraq continues, the Airmen of the 332nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Material Management Flight, commonly known as "Supply," has gone back to basics and cut down excess assets at Joint Base Balad, Iraq.The 35 personnel in Supply now keep track

Military leadership applauds colonel's career

Some of the highest-ranking military members recently recognized one of Eglin's own at a retirement ceremony celebrating a 30-year Air Force career here Oct. 7. Gen. David H. Petraeus, commander of International Security Assistance Force and commander of U.S. Forces Afghanistan, sent a letter to

Balad remembers a fallen Eglin Airman

Servicemembers from across Joint Base Balad, Iraq, gathered at MWR-East for a memorial service Sept. 19, in memory of a fallen comrade.Senior Airman James Hansen, 332nd Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron airfield manager, died Sept. 15 during an ordnance disposal operation.  Airman Hansen was

Eglin leader commands OEF skies, returns with Bronze Star

Another bronze star was born when Lt. Col. Scott Moore, 29th Test Systems Squadron director of operations, was awarded the honor Sept. 17 at a 53rd Wing commanders call.Orchestrating over 77,500 combat sorties generated quite a few memorable moments of the colonel's year-long mission having

Dogs of war: MWDs head downrange

33rd FW Airman receives Bronze Star

AFRL civilian leaves comfort for combat zone

Recently, a contracting specialist with the Air Force Research Lab returned from a six-month deployment to a strange and different world ... Afghanistan."I like to say I was a fish out of water, but even the fish is still on planet Earth," explained Leah Ransom of her recent tour working with the

Eglin Airman leads security, force protection support for Southwest Asia wing

Tech. Sgt. Matthew Hoffman is a security forces craftsman with the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron at a non-disclosed base here. Sergeant Hoffman is deployed from the 96th Security Forces Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., and his hometown Manitowoc, Wisc.As a security forces

"Brave Defenders" hone skills before deployment (UPDATE)

BX fits feet for the long haul

Soldiers and Airmen are expected to run long distances as part of their regular workout routine. With this in mind, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) offers a wide selection of footwear to help military shoppers at Eglin AFB ensure they have shoes that properly fit their feet.AAFES' "Fit