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,
March 11, 2008 Meet the new 81st RCS commander Lt. Col. Joseph GilleyHometown: Born in Bennettsville, South Carolina. I call Ft Lauderdale, Fla., home (graduated Plantation High School). Years in the military: 16 1/2 How does it feel to be a new squadron CC? The experience has been a positive one so far. Everyone is eager to lend assistance and
March 10, 2008 Four selected to lieutenant colonel The 53d Wing congratulates the following majors on being selected for lieutenant colonel:Todd Berge, 72nd Test and Evaluation SquadronDan Chandler, 53d Test Support SquadronTerry Christiansen, 53d Test and Evaluation SquadronAndrew Proud, 36th Electronic Warfare Squadron
March 10, 2008 From the front Name: Capt. Pamela Tan Deployed unit: JCCS-1 attached to 1-76 Field Artillery Battalion, FOB Kalsu. Home unit: 36th Electronic Warfare Squadron Job description: electronic warfare officer What will you remember about your deployment 20 years from now? The friends that I made and I've never said the
March 6, 2008 556th becomes newest UAS squadron The 556th Test and Evaluation Squadron became the Air Force's first operational test squadron for unmanned aircraft systems at a ceremony here March 5. The stand-up is concurrent with the inactivation of the 53d Test and Evaluation Group Detachment 4. The Airmen, employees and equipment of the
Feb. 29, 2008 B-1 crews conduct tests, training at Eglin Multiple 53d Wing units came together this week in testing upgrades and for Sniper targeting pod training for the B-1B Lancer. Tail Warning Function The primary testing event was the B-1 Tail Warning Function Spiral 2 Force Development Evaluation. The 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron brought a
Feb. 26, 2008 53d Wing spouse is Florida’s most beautiful Mrs. Melissa Behnke is no stranger to the spotlight - she's a professional actress, singer, and dancer who has performed with various celebrities all over the world in theatrical shows, television specials, game shows and movies. She's also the wife of a fighter pilot, an avid community volunteer, and a
Feb. 26, 2008 Airman receives Tyndall medal for heroic act A 53d Wing member was awarded the Tyndall Airman's Medal for non-combative heroic actions in a surprise ceremony here Friday. Airman 1st Class Keith Johnson, 81st Range Control Squadron weapons director technician, received the award for voluntarily risking his own life to save a couple from a