• AF begins Phase II of the NCO retraining program

    Two deadlines are quickly approaching for Airmen identified for retraining under Phase II of the Air Force Noncommissioned Officer Retraining Program. These Airmen must submit a retraining request by April 6. They must also complete a retraining package by April 29 for the Air Force Specialty Code

  • Verifying records, personal information vital to career progression

    Successful career progression for Airmen requires hard work, planning and dedication, but even more importantly, an accurate personnel record. Of all the actions Airmen can take to affect their chances for promotion and professional development, the most important is ensuring their personal

  • Child calls 9-1-1, directs emergency crews to save mom

    Standing out in front of her home, she was "calm, cool and collected," flagging down the emergency crews after dialing 9-1-1 while her mother lay unconscious in the bathroom. Victoria Kroll is only 6 years old. Victoria Kroll, daughter of Tech. Sgt. Shawn Kroll, 1st Special Operations Maintenance

  • Spring break a time for fun, safety

    Airmen here are entering a time of increased opportunity and risk as local beaches host spring break visitors from across the nation. Commanders across the base want to ensure their Airmen continue to think of safety as they enjoy this season. "Being safe should be a top priority for everyone

  • Eglin captains selected for promotion

    Congratulations to the following captains selected for promotion to major.  The central selection board selected 2,367 from 2,520 considered for 93.9 percent select rate.Air Armament Center Waldine Messmore Corey Jewell Eric Reagan Air Force Operation Test and Evaluation Center Mark Lahey Air Force

  • UDMs ensure Airmen are mission ready

    Mission readiness is a focus of today's Air Force that can be easily defined by the time-honored Boy Scout motto - "Be prepared." That's where a unit deployment manager comes in handy. Ensuring Airmen maintain mission readiness is absolutely vital to warfighting capabilities. A unit's ability to

  • 46th Test Wing recognizes annual award winners

    The 46th Test Wing went over and above the skies to honor its annual award winners with special guest speaker, Astronaut Steve Lindsey. Twenty 46th TW staff, group, squadron and unit members representing various career fields were presented eagle statues as tokens of appreciation for their hard

  • Eglin announce senior master sergeant selections

    Congratulations to the following master sergeants who were selected for promotion to the rank of senior master sergeant:Air Education and Training Command Michael Sellars Air Armament Center Joseph Unpingco 1st Special Operation Maintenance Squadron Jason Howard 9th Special Operations Squadron Earl

  • Acquisition leader plans retirement

    She's stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the top leaders in the acquisition field and now, after 30 years of service, Judy Stokley is entering the next phase of her life. Mrs. Stokley will retire March 12, from her position as Deputy Air Force Program Executive Officer for Weapons and Executive