Feb. 25, 2009 Newly upgraded chem/bio facility ready to begin testing The newly renovated, renamed, updated and upgraded Dynamic Entry/Exit Test Module was officially opened Feb. 18 here on base. "The Dynamic Entry/Exit Test Module was designed to specifically test new collective protection systems like shelters, protective liners, air purification systems,
Feb. 11, 2009 Wing announces annual award winners The 53d Wing held its annual awards Feb. 5 at the Emerald Coast Conference Center in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. Members from many of the 17 different geographically separated units came down to be a part of the annual event. The award ceremony was the climax of week-long activities for the 53d Wing
Feb. 10, 2009 Chief Sullens visits Eglin's ACC units Hundreds of Airmen probably expected a stirring speech from one of their most senior enlisted leaders here Feb. 2 but what they got was a pointed question and answer session addressing many of the Air Forces most pressing issues. Air Combat Command's Chief Master Sgt. Steve Sullens, the primary
Jan. 28, 2009 53rd Wing readies for its "Big Week" Groups, squadrons and individuals around the country are preparing for the 53d Wing's all encompassing annual event known as "Big Week." The week is amply named because of all the events happening the first full week in February - the wing hosts a commanders conference, the Senior Enlisted
Jan. 26, 2009 36 EWS engineer awarded bronze star for deployment effort Volunteering for an opportunity to incorporate electronic warfare into a real-world wartime environment has led to a Bronze Star medal for one engineer in the 36th Electronic Warfare Squadron. Capt. Pamela Tan, a military engineer, received her medal Jan. 22 from Col. Steve DePalmer, 53rd Wing
Jan. 21, 2009 Eglin military, civilians can help spread the word The history of Eglin Air Force Base spans nearly seven decades, and from the past to the present, each chapter has been and is kept alive in the community by the base's very own Airmen. Team Eglin members have played crucial roles in promoting the Eglin story from highlighting programs through
Jan. 16, 2009 TEG NCO STEPS up on Christmas Eve A lowly staff sergeant stuck at work on Christmas Eve at the Det. 2, 53rd Test and Evaluation Group here, received a BIG Christmas gift from the Air Force - a promotion to technical sergeant. The 53d Wing's newest technical sergeant, Patrick McCue, was promoted by Col. Steve DePalmer, 53d Wing
Jan. 7, 2009 From the front Name: Tech Sgt. Brian BaskettUnit: 31st Test and Evaluation SquadronDeployed Unit: 721 Air Expeditionary Advisory SquadronAdvises six Iraqi Air Force personnel on 16 Huey II aircraft valued at $48 millionRepaired defective pilots yoke microphone switchMaintained 100 percent night operations