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  • Inside the suit: Airmen train, experience life in chemical gear

    (Editor's note: This is the second of a three-part series on Air Force chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive training as it's managed and conducted at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The series will cover equipment, training and practical exercise.)The Air Force's "C-bag" contains

  • FBI hosts blast investigation training at Eglin

    Improvised explosive devices ripped through three vehicles sending debris up and out as far as 1,500 feet creating a sprawling scene of devastation across Eglin's ranges Nov. 30.The explosions initiated the FBI's Large Vehicle Bomb Post Blast School for approximately 67 state and local law

  • "My brother is my wingman"

    The annual Holiday Traffic Safety Campaign held at the enlisted hall Nov. 18 featured Tom Farley, brother of the late comedian and actor Chris Farley, as the guest speaker.Prior to delivering his unconventional safety message, Farley was introduced to the capacity crowd by Col. Dave Harris, Air

  • F-16 destruction is step toward fighter's new role

    An F-16 Fighting Falcon was blown apart on the range, here Aug. 19.The explosion wasn't due to a crash or accident, but intentionally initiated to test an aerial-target flight termination system. The test was conducted by the 780th Test Squadron and overseen by the QF-16 special program office. The

  • Major learns to get back up after fall

    Waking up alone, face down and bleeding, on the sun-baked granite rock after falling face-first 50 feet from the top of a mountain - that's where Air Force Academy Cadet David Garay found himself June 2, 1997, only one day after his 19th birthday.Garay, now a major, lived through the fall and

  • Boom containment critical to Eglin's waterways

    Eglin's using reverse psychology to protect its waterways from possible contamination.Bruce Stippich, the 96th Civil Engineer Group's environmental compliance expert has been a busy man since an oil well ruptured in the Gulf of Mexico April 20. The Deepwater Horizon disaster has Mr. Stippich and a

  • AAFES can help with merchandise recalls

    With the recent major recalls of cars, toys, and even a popular fast food franchise's promotional glassware, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service wants to ensure their patrons know the recall process for goods sold in exchanges. There are two ways to check recalls specific to exchange operations.