HomeNews

  • Eglin's repair program brings big savings

    In a time when government is trying to do more with less, the 46th Maintenance Group's Air Force Repair Enhancement Program has gone even further saving the Air Force millions of dollars. AFREP is an Air Force-wide program where disposable maintenance parts are reclaimed, refurbished and used in the

  • Colonel shoots to win

    Colonel Mark Hays, the Armament Directorate deputy director, recently won three pistol shooting awards at two national level events.Hays, a member of the Air Force National Pistol Team since December 1998, won the 2011 High Air Force competitor at the 51st Inter Service Pistol Championships at Fort

  • WEG hosts Bold Tigers for Combat Archer

    More than 130 members from the 391st Fighter Squadron, "Bold Tigers", along with eight F-15E Strike Eagles, participated in Combat Archer here, July 8 to 22.The exercise is an air-to-air Weapons System Evaluation Program conducted by the 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group to test the total air-to-air

  • Hicks takes command of 53rd Wing

    From the battlefields of Afghanistan to a hangar on Eglin's flightline, Col. David Hicks travelled thousands of miles to take command of the 53rd Wing.The change of command, with Maj. Gen. James Hyatt presiding, saw Hicks assume command from Col. Michael Gantt. Gantt, is reassigned to Air Force A-5,

  • 53rd Wing commander leaves for Pentagon

    When Col. Michael Gantt accepted the 53rd Wing guidon as its new commander, he admitted to having only a moderate understanding of what took place within the 53rd Wing. Two years later as prepares to hand over command, he said he now marvels at the depth of his wing's mission and how much they

  • Safety officer wins "Hall of Fame" award for storied career

    Walt Monteith, deputy director of safety at the Air Armament Center, was recently honored with the Air Force Safety Hall of Fame award.The award is given to a recipient whose achievements have significantly enhanced Air Force safety by reducing mishaps while improving safety policies, guidance or

  • 46 Test Wing commander says farewell

    As 46th Test Wing commander, Col. Michael T. Brewer prepares for his next mission as commander of the Arnold Engineering and Development Center at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., he looked back on his two-year tenure and mission of his wing. "I will miss the opportunity to fly fighter aircraft," said

  • 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