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  • 96 TW surpasses 2,000 sled test missions

    The 96th Test Wing recently reached a historic testing milestone this summer. The 2,000th sled test mission was conducted at the 96th TW's Kinetic Energy Munitions Test Facility at the Eglin Test and Training Complex Test Area C-74. The 2,000th test was conducted in support of fuze development for

  • The Breeze reopens to all ID cardholders

    People who possess a DOD identification card have another dining option now that the Breeze Dining Facility is reopened.With the final phase of implementing the Food Transformation Initiative now complete, the doors opened to the Breeze Oct. 9, showing the sleek, remodeled interior. The completed

  • AFMC officials share civilian pay update after shutdown

    Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command Financial Management officials outlined Oct. 8 the pay and entitlement discrepancies civilian employees should anticipate on upcoming paychecks due to the recent government shutdown.The following listing distinguishes civilian categories and what employees

  • Flu shots available for Eglin beneficiaries

    The Influenza vaccine is available at the Eglin Immunization Clinic and Eglin primary care clinics during regular operating hours. Since influenza outbreaks can happen as early as October, everyone is encouraged to get immunized early as flu activity typically peaks starting in January.The influenza

  • Commissary to close, Exchange unaffected by government shutdown

    The Army & Air Force Exchange Service will continue operations in the event of a U.S. Government shutdown on Oct. 1.Defense Commissary Agency stores will be open for a full business day Oct. 1 to reduce the amount of perishables on-hand, before beginning a systematic closure process to account for

  • Heroes not forgotten at POW/MIA ceremony

    Eglin honored National POW/MIA Recognition Day Sept. 20 by saluting its heroes and ceremoniously raising awareness of America's commitment to return all patriots home.Florida's proclamation of the day was read after a memorial atmosphere was set at the Air Force Armament Museum. "My wife and family

  • Airmen share experiences at first "Storytellers" forum

    Team Eglin hosted its first "Storytellers" resiliency forum here Sept. 18. Storytellers is an Air Force program that began at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey in 2012. It is a live event where Airmen share personal stories in such a way participants forget it's an Air Force event, according to Master Sgt.

  • AFMC's 5-center construct results in weapon system sustainment gains

    Improved sustainment of service weapon systems tops the list of command accomplishments after a year-long reorganization effort, the Air Force Materiel Command's top general said here Sept. 16.Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger addressed her command's mission of regaining acquisition excellence in a time of

  • Base's morning traffic delays explained

    Recent changes at the gates have led to lots of questions from morning motorists inbound to the base. The main factor which led to the closure of the fourth inbound lane at the East Gate was the manning shortfall faced by the 96th Security Forces Squadron, according to Lt. Col. Jeffry Hollman, 96th