Feb. 6, 2008 86th FWS hosts 13th FS for air-to-ground WSEP The13th Fighter Squadron "Panthers" roared into Florida last week to participate in two 53d Wing Weapon System Evaluation Programs commonly known as Combat Archer and Combat Hammer. The 13th FS from Misawa Air Base, Japan, was the first F-16 group to ever complete back-to-back WSEPs held
Jan. 23, 2008 warrior of the week Name: Staff Sgt. Angela Taylor Unit: 81st Range Control Squadron Job: Aerospace Control & Warning Systems Journeyman Hometown: Porterville, Calif. How long have you been in the Air Force? Five years. What do you like most about the Air Force? The educational benefits is what made me look into
Jan. 18, 2008 Newly promoted senior NCO proves he's a STEP above A member of the 53d Wing was promoted to master sergeant via the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program, Monday at Eglin Air Force Base. (Then) Tech. Sgt. Andrew Leonhard, 53d Wing Public Affairs NCOIC, had finished briefing about PA activities at the weekly staff meeting, when Col. Mick
Jan. 17, 2008 Blood drive yields results; need continues The wrapping paper and ribbon have been packed away, but the season of giving still 'flows' with members of the 53d Wing through the first blood drive of 2008. During the seven-hour drive, 13 units of blood were collected toward the bank managed by the Northwest Florida Blood Center. According to
Jan. 17, 2008 49th TES helps advance, protect B-52 technology Members of the 53d Wing recently tested a Defensive Suite Software Upgrade, or DSSU on the B-52 last week. The 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron from Barksdale Air Force Base, Fla., brought a B-52 to Eglin for the test.The new software upgrades the existing defensive systems to combat new and
Jan. 17, 2008 49th TES continues JASSM testing The 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron recently completed new tests for the revamped Joint Air to Surface Standoff Missile. Some of the processes under review during the program were tracking weapon shipments, certifications, weapons technical orders, delivery and loading procedures and weapons