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  • First F-35 arrives at Eglin

    DoD's first F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter aircraft touched down at its new home here July 14, marking a major milestone in the nation's military history. Upon arrival, AF-9 officially became part of the Air Force inventory. It now belongs to the JSF training unit, the 33rd Fighter

  • EOD amputee returned to duty

    After months of surgeries and rehabilitation, continuous physical therapy sessions and a full medical evaluation board an explosive ordnance technician gets to remain an Airman."It's exactly what I've been working so hard for," said Staff Sgt. David Flowers, a seven-year veteran who lost his right

  • 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

  • Local K-9 team trains with Eglin security forces

    Eglin's newest K-9 team began training just over a month ago, but the dog and his handler aren't Airmen, but part of the local police department.Officer Charles Pettis and Astro are assigned to the Fort Walton Beach Police Department, but they train every day at Eglin's facilities to become an

  • 746th TS flight chief reaches career milestone

    The year was 1961, during which John F. Kennedy succeeded Dwight Eisenhower as the 35th President of the United States, the first U.S. astronaut went to space, the Vietnam War began, the construction of the Berlin Wall took place, and the first Freedom Rides of the Civil Rights Movement occurred.For