AFSOC medics evaluate innovative diagnostics device
In the near future, air commandos may be able to provide fast blood analysis to their fellow wingmen on the battlefield.
1st SOMDG participates in disease containment exercise
On Feb. 4, a bus full of simulated sick patients arrived at the 1st Special Operations Medical Group. These patients were greeted by more than seven people dressed in white contamination suits. The airmen from the 1st SOMDG began their annual disease containment plan exercise.
1 SOSFS Airman first to complete ATF Odor Test
Staff Sgt. Terrell Beasley, 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, is the first Air Force Special Operations Command military dog handler to complete the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive, National Odor Recognition Testing. NORT is familiarizing, training and certifying detector dogs on the most common explosives involved in homeland terrorist threats.
NAS Whiting Field announces Sailors of the Quarter
Naval Air Station Whiting Field (NASWF) recently announced its Sailors of the Quarter for the first quarter fiscal year 2015. This awards program is designed to give recognition to the top performing sailors at various levels of enlisted service. The Sailor of the Quarter is the top performing first class petty officer. The Junior Sailor of the Quarter is the best performing second class petty officer. Lastly, the Blue Jacket of the Quarter is the most impressive sailor in the junior ranks.
NAS Whiting Field participating in security exercise
Naval Air Station Whiting Field is participating in Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield ’14, an anti-terrorism/force protection exercise that takes place on all continental United States Naval installations from Feb. 2 through 13.
Free lecture will discuss Eglin AFB in the movies
In addition to being the center for testing the latest aircraft and weapons and being a home for Air Force and Army special operations, Eglin Air Force Base is also a movie star. Movies have been filmed at Eglin since the 1940s, including such films as 1949’s “Twelve O'Clock High” and 1964’s “Dr. Strangelove.” Many have featured units and personnel from Eglin.
Initiative will help purchase laptops for wounded vets
International tax attorney, Vietnam veteran and Rosemary Beach resident Cym Lowell was the featured guest speaker at the Mid-Bay Rotary Club’s meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at Bluewater Bay Golf Course Club House. Lowell discussed his initiative, Operation: Next Chapter, and how the proceeds from the sale of his book, Jaspar’s War, are donated to Soldiers’ Angels Project: Valour- IT, to purchase voice-controlled laptop computers for wounded military heroes, who for various reasons, have lost the use of their hands.
House again backs bill to lower suicide rate among vets
For the second time in five weeks, the House has approved a bill aimed at reducing a suicide epidemic that claims the lives of 22 military veterans every day.
Navarre NJROTC drill meet
The Navarre High School NJROTC Raider Battalion participated in the ESCAROSA NJROTC drill meet, hosted by the Milton NJROTC Unit where they beat 11 teams to finish in first place. This further solidified their spot for the national qualifier scheduled for March 14 in Baton Rouge.
NAS Whiting Field named Navy’s top small installation
Commander Naval Installations Command selected Naval Air Station Whiting Field as the top shore installation in the Navy in its respective category Monday, Jan. 5. The award lauds the top Navy commands at shore for their installation management, program excellence and community outreach.