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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 -

  • 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

  • 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,