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
Jan. 6, 2009 53d Wing has five majors promoted to lieutenant colonels Congratulations to the following 53d Wing majors who were selected for promotion to lieutenant colonel. 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron James Bieryla Michael Love 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron Raymond Boulter Benjamin Kruggel 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron Gregory Meyer
Jan. 5, 2009 Wellness Support Center can help make 2009 healthier The holidays are over and a new year has begun. And with that, many look to live healthier 2009. The Air Force Materiel Command Wellness Support Center is one available tool to make that goal a reality. "AFMC's Wellness and Safety program encompasses all facets of wellness: physical, emotional,
Dec. 31, 2008 59th TES wins international award If lions are kings of their domain, then the 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron "Lions" are kings of test and evaluation. The 59th TES Lions, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., won the prestigious 2008 International Test and Evaluation Association Special Achievement Award for extraordinary achievement