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  • Eglin pool stays warm through solar technology

    Just in time for Energy Awareness Month, Eglin's base pool has gone green.A newly installed solar-powered system used to heat the pool's water is in place and actively keeping any chill off the water.The system is an array of 164 black UV polypropylene panels. Each panel has approximately 104 tubes

  • FBI hosts blast investigation training at Eglin

    Improvised explosive devices ripped through three vehicles, sending debris up and out as far as 1,500 feet, creating a sprawling scene of devastation across Eglin's ranges Sept. 27.The explosions initiated the FBI's Large Vehicle Bomb Post Blast School for approximately 53 state and local law

  • 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

  • 1st Air Force F-35 pilot part of aviation history

    With the arrival of the joint strike fighter, the military continues the historical milestones for the worldwide aviation industry in preparing the first F-35 Lightning II pilots.At no time during his 16 years in an Air Force flight suit, did Lt. Col. Eric Smith ever expect to be the first to fly

  • 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

  • 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