• Eglin's SEEK EAGLE, AEDC debut new computer asset

    After a rigorous multi-year effort, a ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the successful acquisition and official implementation of a new high-performance computer to be shared between the Air Force SEEK EAGLE Office at Eglin AFB, Fla., and the Arnold Engineering Development Center. The new Silicon

  • LRS, Eglin strive to save energy with vehicle fleet

    The Air Force is preparing to launch its FY10 Energy Awareness Campaign. This year's theme is "Energy Solutions Fueling the Mission." As the largest consumer of fuel in the federal government, the Air Force has a tremendous stake in conservation efforts. Published EPA Acts and Executive Orders

  • Eglin gears up for 2010 AF fitness program

    Eglin's military are buzzing about the new Air Force Fitness Plan rumored to be more challenging, harder to pass and only four months away. Although Air Force Instruction for the new fitness program has not been officially released, Eglin and military Air Force-wide are preparing for the new

  • 72nd TES evaluates mission capabilities

    The 72nd Test and Evaluation Squadron here took part in Combat Sledgehammer Aug. 17 as part of Air Combat Command's nuclear weapon system evaluation program. The 72nd TES is a tenant unit stationed at Whiteman. Their chain-of-command runs through the 53rd Test and Evaluation Group at Nellis AFB,

  • Eglin’s joint fires unit enhances joint readiness for Marines

    The Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group and U.S. Joint Forces Command's Joint Fires Integration and Interoperability Team have partnered here to improve the joint training and combat readiness of Marine battalion and regimental staffs before they deploy to Afghanistan and Iraq. The recently

  • Eglin Aero Club provides flight path to license

    For anyone with the dream of flying, Eglin Aero Club offers a chance to fulfill those dreams. The club offers license programs for visual and instrument flight in single and multiple engine aircraft for anyone with base access. The average time to get a Federal Aviation Administration 141 course