March 28, 2008 Meet the new 68th EWS CC Name: Lt. Col. Rob Kraus Hometown: Clark, N.J. Number of years in the military: 19 How does it feel to be a new squadron CC? It is both the most exciting opportunity I have had and the most intimidating job I've ever stepped into. What are your goals/agenda during your time as commander? My only
March 28, 2008 Safety office gets good grades on ACC report card "Open up and say ahhhh." The 53d Wing safety office is 'fit for duty' after receiving an excellent overall rating during an Air Combat Command 'check up' here March 10-14. The 'check up' was a Program Management Evaluation, an overall safety inspection of the wing and its units. The PME program
March 28, 2008 Wing honorary CCs tour Tyndall, WEG The 53d Wing honorary commanders took a trip to Panama City, Fla., March 26 - not to get a jump on 'spring break' - but to tour and learn more about the 53d Weapons Evaluation Group located here. "At Eglin (Air Force Base) the honorary commanders only get a part of the 53d Wing picture," said Lt.
March 25, 2008 From the front Name: Maj. Brian "Lurch" AfflerbaughDeployed unit: 455th Expeditionary Wing Home unit: 59th Test and Evaluation SquadronJob: Wing Weapons and Tactics Officer Job description: Focal point for Weapons and Tactics employed by seven flying squadrons Flies combat missions in support of Operation
March 19, 2008 Meet the new 82nd ATRS Det. 1 CC Name: Lt. Col. Ryan Luchsinger Hometown: Enderlin, N.D. Number of years in the military: 18 How does it feel to be a new squadron CC? To be selected for command in today's Air Force is a true honor and privilege. The men and women who serve in todays military are true professionals with a high
March 18, 2008 AFAF campaign kicks off for 53d Wing, Eglin The 2008 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign officially kicked off March 17, and runs through April 27. The goal for the 53d Wing is $8,940. "The AFAF is all about taking care of our own people," said Master Sgt. Serena Rice, 53d Wing representative. "These charities benefit Air Force individuals -
March 12, 2008 53d Wing has ten selected for senior Congratulations to the following master sergeants on their selection to the rank of senior master sergeant:Walter Greene 36th Electronic Warfare SquadronGregory Vail 86th Fighter Weapons Squadron, Det. 1Lezeme Dorsey16th Electronic Warfare Squadron, Det. 1Brent Bean 83rd Fighter
March 12, 2008 Wing team "volleys" to a 3-1 record with win over Med Group The 53d Wing volleyball team picked up its third win of the year March 12, when they met the 96th Medical Group's Team 2 for an intramural match at the gym here. "After the first match (of the season), I figured we would be in the middle of the pack with potential to go higher," said Andrew Proud,