22 Jun 2015

Brig. Gen. Guastella addresses JSUPT 15-10 graduates

A veteran Air Force aviator touted professional service and sacrifice as part of his keynote speech during a Joint specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training graduation at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 12.Just weeks before being promoted to major general and assuming a NATO post, Brig. Gen. Joseph Guastella told JSUPT Class 15-10 that a

19 Jun 2015

New Nomad takes the helm at fighter wing

The 33rd Fighter Wing welcomed a new commander, June 19, in an official ceremony attended by personnel, their families, community members and Team Eglin partners.Col. Lance R. Pilch formally accepted the role when he received the wing flag from Brig. Gen. John A. Cherrey, Air Education and Training director of intelligence, operations and nuclear

18 Jun 2015

An open letter to the Nomads of the 33 FW

Nomads, as my time here at the 33rd Fighter Wing comes to an end, I’d like to take a moment to thank you and reflect on the accomplishments we’ve achieved in the past two years. These accomplishments were not because of me, but a product of your dedication to the F-35 program through your hard work, innovation and determination to complete the

17 Jun 2015

Don't get hooked by phishers

Fast cash promises on popular social media sites like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are causing major problems for service members.Phishing scams have continued to evolve in an attempt to keep up with progressing technology. Today, some phishing scams have been using social media outlets to fool users into revealing sensitive and personal

17 Jun 2015

Air Force welcomes new surgeon general

Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Mark A. Ediger was promoted by Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Larry O. Spencer, as the 22nd Air Force surgeon general, in a ceremony June 8, at the Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia. Ediger has been the Air Force deputy surgeon general since July 2012, and replaces Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Thomas W. Travis, who retired