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Combat capability increases for F-35 platform
Three F-35B aircraft and 75 U.S. Marines from Marine Operational Test & Evaluation Squadron 1 F-35B Detachment along with 21 test personnel from the JSF Operational Test Team from Edwards AFB, California deployed here to complete operational test missile shots of the AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile. These employment scenarios
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9/07
2016
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Weather Squadron monitors, shares weather 24/7
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9/06
2016
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Lightning strikes at largest F-35A deployment
The 33rd Fighter Wing wrapped up the largest F-35 deployment to date at this year’s Exercise Northern Lightning Aug. 31 at Volk Field, Wis. Northern Lightning is a tactical-level, joint training exercise which serves as a combat rehearsal for both legacy and modern aerial and ground assets in a contested, degraded environment. The 33rd FW deployed
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9/06
2016
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Airmen volunteer time, skills to build playground
Over 400 military volunteers, including more than 120 Airmen helped in the construction of Emerald Coast Autism Center’s new playground at the therapy center on the grounds of Northwest Florida State College- Niceville. From August 22-28, volunteers worked in four-hour shifts to complete the build. Those who signed up to help were asked to fill
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9/06
2016
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Singer hits right notes at Hero celebration
Senior Airman Christine David, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and former Tops in Blue singer, belts out the National Anthem during the Harborwalk Village’s Red, White and Blue Hero celebration Aug. 25 in Destin, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lt. Col. James Wilson)
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9/06
2016
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F-35A shows superiority against legacy aircraft
Imagine yourself in the seat of a fighter jet, tearing through the air at the speed of sound, your own weight pressing against your chest as you fight to breathe against the increased force of gravity.Sweat beads down your forehead as you scan you sensors and outside your canopy for any threats in the area. Next thing you know, you are tagged out
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9/06
2016
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EOD celebrates 75 years
NAVSCOLEOD observes 75th anniversary of the creation of the EOD combat force
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8/29
2016
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Practice toward perfection
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8/29
2016
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263 Airmen selected for promotion to NCO
Congratulations to Team Eglin's Airmen on their selection for promotion to staff sergeant. The 16,506 selected (Air Force wide) represent a 42.25 percent selection rate, with an average selectee overall score of 360.88. Selectees' average time-in-grade was 2.12 years and time-in-service was 4.55 years. Average enlisted performance report score was
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8/25
2016
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Maintenance Airmen give back to community
Airmen from the 96th Maintenance Group took their skills and comradery to Eglin Elementary just in time to help school officials open their doors for the new school year. The team of 30, ranging from airman 1st class to chief master sergeant, helped clean and update the entire campus July 23 in support of World Wide Weapons Community Involvement
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8/23
2016
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