Eglin Air Force Base - A group of female Airmen working in the building of an open air pavilion here is a unique site with the construction crew involved. In fact, it’s a first for the crew.
Chief of Naval Operations recognizes NAS Whiting Field
The Chief of Naval Operations has awarded the environmental and energy management teams at Naval Air Station Whiting Field in their Environmental Awards program. The station is one of only 30 recipients to be recognized.
New clinic to heal the unseen
Eglin Air Force Base -The 96th Medical Group was recently selected to standup the Air Force’s first Invisible Wounds Clinic here.
So others may dream
Eglin Air Force Base - At what point in time did you realize your calling in life? Can you pinpoint a specific moment when you decided the goal you would dedicate yourself to?
Downed aircraft update: Three Airmen killed
Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. - Three Airmen assigned to the 318th Special Operations Squadron were killed following a U-28A crash during a training sortie Tuesday evening at 6:50 p.m.
New airmen become Honor Guard
Eglin Air Force Base - The solemn sound of Taps subsides as a silent crowd observes the methodical folding of an American flag. An airman kneels to recite the message of condolence while presenting a perfectly folded flag.
In the company of heroes: Pararescue chief retires after 30 years
HURLBURT FIELD - Over the course of his 30-year career, he was decorated nine times for actions that saved dozens --if not hundreds-- on and off the battlefield.
Bring down the hammer
Eglin Air Force Base -Fishing boats equipped with makeshift machine guns and weapons to resemble ‘pirate boats’ invaded the area by the Midbay Bridge between Niceville and Destin Feb. 6.
Ratchet 33 aircrew remembered during memorial ceremony
HURLBURT FIELD-More than 900 Air Commandos, fellow special operations service members, civilians and families gathered to remember four fallen Airmen during a ceremony at the air park Feb. 16.
Capt. Ryan P. Hall from the 319th Special Operations Squadron, Capt. Nicholas S. Whitlock and 1st Lt. Justin J. Wilkens from the 34th Special Operations Squadron and Senior Airman Julian S. Scholten from the 25th Intelligence Squadron died Feb. 18, 2012, when their U-28A was involved in an accident near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, located in the Horn of Africa.
Grim Reaper finds his rage
Eglin Air ForceBase - As he stands at the step desk, you wouldn’t miss the subtle differences in his uniform. His brown leather boots seem foreign next to the sage green ones accompanying him.
As is custom in the 58th Fighter Squadron, pilots roar “RAGE!” throughout the building. However, today this pilot is given a more fitting send off. He begins to turn the corner as a smirk creeps across his face.