June 28, 2009
Pensacola News Journal Reports -
Eglin expected to gain 425 military, civilian jobs soonFrom staff reports
Eglin Air Force Base announced that the Okaloosa County base is expected to gain 425 military and civilian jobs in coming months.
According to the 2009 Force Structure Announcement, the base will gain 123 military and 302 civilian positions by Sept. 30.
In addition to manpower changes, the announcement also calls for removing 20 F-15 fighters that are stationed at the base and replacing them with six F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft.
Air Force plans call for Eglin to serve as the primary training facility for F-35 pilots and crew.
Air Force officials broke ground on the $250 million JSF complex at Eglin Air Force Base on March 20.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
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