• Explosives research program evolves through statistics

    A 43-year-old stalwart, scientific bomb program is undergoing a revitalizing change by rethinking its methods and procedures through statistical analysis.The High Explosives Research and Development facility, an Air Force Research Lab asset here, and its new way of thinking are expected to save the

  • AFMC selects Eglin for installation excellence competition

    For an unprecedented second year in a row, Air Force Materiel Command selected Eglin as its choice for the Commander-in-Chief's 2012 Annual Award for Installation Excellence."This is a tremendous honor," said Col. Sal Nodjomian, the 96th Air Base Wing commander. "Our Team Eglin warriors produce

  • Parks Photo Lab no longer available for multimedia services

    Due to decreased Fiscal Year 2012 and beyond budgets, the 96th Test Wing can no longer fund multimedia services through the Parks Photographic Laboratory Multimedia contract. The 96th TW is undergoing a de-scope to support Test Wing mission-only services (e.g., airborne camera, test video/still

  • Eglin to celebrate AF's 64th with BBQ

    Team Eglin is invited to the base's Air Force birthday celebration Sept. 16 at the Bayview Club at 3 p.m. Maj Gen Merchant, the installation's senior Airman, will assist Eglin's junior Airman in cutting an Air Force birthday cake. Afterward, is a First Friday Air Force Birthday barbecue at 4 p.m.

  • Iraqi aircraft maintainers learn English

    For Iraqi aircraft maintainers at Kirkuk Regional Air Base, comprehension of the English language is a problem they face every day. All of their technical manuals are written in English, the internationally recognized language of aviation.To combat this issue, Maj. Mark Gray, the 321st Air

  • June Tots in Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here:It's a boyHumza S., born June 1 to Warrant Officer Sufyan and Neelofer ShaikhHudson Ryan, born June 11 to Tech. Sgt. Ryan and Holly LandisMaddox Andrew, born June 13 to Master Sgt. Brian and Johana

  • New employees experience improved civilian welcoming program

    After a need to improve customer service and boost morale was identified, Air Armament Center personnel implemented an initiative to develop the ideal base in-processing for new employees.On April 25, the installation's bi-weekly New Civilian On-Boarding program began and will continue every

  • Eglin doctor named physician of the year

    Just minutes before convening a weekly faculty meeting at Eglin's hospital in late February, Lt. Col. Patricia Goodemote got a phone call she couldn't put off."The residency administrator came in and said 'I have a call for you,'" she recalled, asking her to take a message. "She said 'no, you have