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  • A-10 fires first-ever laser-guided rocket

    The 40th Flight Test Squadron completed another first in February when an A-10 Thunderbolt II fired a guided rocket that impacted only inches away from its intended target.The 2.75 diameter, 35-pound, laser-guided rocket is known as the fixed-wing Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II. Before the

  • Hagel announces fewer furlough days for civilians

    The Defense Department has revised from 22 to 14 the number of days hundreds of thousands of civilian employees could be furloughed this year because of the budget sequester, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced today.In addition, a senior Defense Department official speaking on background told

  • AFMC launches surplus supply site

    Air Force Materiel Command has launched a "Unit-Purchased Supplies Efficiency" site to help the command manage surplus supplies and equipment.All AFMC employees have access to the site -- an Enterprise Information Management / SharePoint site -- and they can post a listing of any excess supplies

  • Furlough update

    UPDATE:  Pentagon delays sending furlough notices to civilian workforcePentagon officials have put off sending furlough notices to civilian employees until they've had a chance to analyze how pending legislation that would fund the federal government for the rest of the fiscal year will affect the

  • Senior master sergeants announced

    More than 1,360 master sergeants out of 12,834 eligible, have been selected for promotion to senior master sergeant, Air Force Personnel Center officials said today. The average overall score for those selected was 673.11. Selectees' average time in grade is 4.02 years and time in service is 18.89

  • AAFES top enlisted advisor visits Eglin

    The senior enlisted advisor for the Army & Air Force Exchange Service visited here Feb. 25-26.During his visit, Chief Master Sgt. Tony Pearson toured Exchange facilities, met with Airmen and community members and addressed Exchange-related issues."Part of my job as the senior enlisted advisor is to

  • Prayer Breakfast calls faith an ROE for success

    Entering the Army Air Corps at the close of World War II as a black teenager from the segregated South with hopes of opportunity and advancement definitely required prayer.The rules of engagement on how to succeed in the Air Force are virtually the same so Chief Master Sgt. (ret.) Walter Richardson

  • Base reveille and retreat reminder

    Those new to Eglin may not be aware of the military traditions or are curious about the protocol. The expectations behind reveille and retreat are worth revisiting or providing an orientation and introduction to the military lifestyle.The terms "Reveille" and "Retreat" can refer both to the ceremony

  • AFMC promotes American Heart Month in February

    February is American Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease and the importance of heart health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States; approximately one in every three