• AF uniform policy update

    The Air Force updated the policy governing uniform wear Jan. 17, with a goal of not financially burdening Airmen.Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark. A. Welsh III approved several updates to Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Air Force Dress and Appearance, with many of the changes coming directly from

  • Inspection dates announced

    Leadership here received official notification from Air Force Materiel Command that several of their units are on tap for a Unit Effectiveness Inspection March 17-21. The inspection will affect the 96th Test Wing, the Air Force Lifecycle Management Center and the Air Force Research Laboratory's

  • Airmen selected for language program

    Team Eglin selectees, Lt. Col. Jeremy Bragdon, Capts. Allison Derr and Kuan Chen are among more than 200 Airmen selected to take part in the career-long language and culture learning program. They will receive in-depth language training, ensuring the Air Force has a "bench" of language and

  • "Street Smart" program kicks off base holiday safety campaign

    The annual Holiday Traffic Safety Campaign was held at the Enlisted Heritage Hall here Nov. 14.The campaign was presented by the 96th Test Wing safety office to remind both Airmen and civilians about the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol; texting or e-mailing while driving;

  • 3 Airmen promoted to Chief

    Congratulations to the three senior master sergeants on their selection for promotion to chief.Jason Byars, 96th Maintenance GroupGinger McCracken, 96th Surgical Operations Squadron Thomas O'Malley, 53rd Computer Systems SquadronAir Force officials selected 400 of 2,023 eligible senior master

  • Commissaries to start scanning IDs

    Commissaries will soon begin scanning customers' Department of Defense ID cards at checkouts as the Defense Commissary Agency continues its efforts to deliver a 21st century benefit.The commissary at Fort Lee, Va., became the first store to scan ID cards as the first part of an agencywide rollout to

  • Civilian selected for disability award

    Dealing each day with a myriad of health issues doesn't stop Rob Vickers from being a productive member of the 96th Security Forces Squadron.The Air Force recently recognized Vickers as its recipient of the 2013 DoD Disability Award. He is the squadron's resource advisor, who tracks all financial

  • New base entry procedures begin Nov. 1

    Requirements to gain entry to the installation will change November 1, when new procedures go into effect.Base access will follow a Trusted Traveler program, which allows all Department of Defense identification cardholders to vouch for occupants in their vehicle when entering the base. The program

  • AF implements changes to PT assessment

    The Air Force has released further guidance on the implementation of several changes to the physical assessment test, which will take place Oct. 21.The new guidance includes additions to the body composition component of the fitness assessment, delegation of appeal authority for fitness assessments

  • Team Eglin resumes Combined Federal Campaign

    The Combined Federal Campaign resumed here Oct. 18 after the government shutdown put a pause to the annual fundraiser. The CFC is one of two sanctioned charitable drives in the Air Force. The campaign allows Team Eglin to channel the willingness of its people to support eligible non-profit