• 96 MDG eyes second basketball title

    The 2011 intramural basketball season playoffs began here Jan. 10 with the 96th Medical Group posting a decisive 65-43 win over the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron.The 96 MDG, seeking a second consecutive intramural basketball title, were seeded number one of the eight teams

  • Defense official outlines pay freeze details

    Defense Department civilian employees affected by the federal pay freeze for 2011 and 2012 will still have the opportunity to receive performance awards, promotions and normal longevity increases, a senior defense official said.Pasquale M. Tamburrino Jr., the deputy under secretary of defense for

  • Airmen receive Articles 15

    In December, there were six Articles 15 offered on base. Nonjudicial punishment under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice, provides commanders with an essential and prompt means of maintaining good order and discipline and also promotes positive behavior changes in service members without

  • New tools on display at HAWC open house

    The Health and Wellness Center will host an Open House event Jan. 20 from 8 a.m. to noon to show off many recent innovations and upgrades.The newest addition within its facilities is called the "Human Performance Testing Lab."This testing lab allows HAWC employees to provide assessments to improve

  • AF implements government travel card controlled spend accounts

    In an effort to curtail government travel card abuse and delinquency, Air Force officials are piloting an unprecedented controlled spend account concept Jan. 1.The most significant CSA concept bases spending limits on approved travel authorizations and provides just enough funds to perform the

  • Custodial cuts create cleaning chores

    With more than a $6 Million shortfall in the 2011 Base Operating Support budget, changes on Eglin were inevitable. Now, all of Team Eglin will pitch in to take out the trash.Three major contracts have been either eliminated or drastically reduced, including the building custodial contract, the mail

  • Cyclist tour visits Eglin, raises Vet and Military Awareness

    Retired Army lieutenant colonel Doug Adams is cycling the United States to raise awareness for U.S. veterans and the military. His journey included a stop to Eglin, Dec. 22.With his wife, Deb Lewis, trailing him in their "Duty Honor America" promotional RV, the two are traveling to small military

  • Tots In Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here: It's a boyAnthony Thomas, born Dec. 1, to Senior Master Sgt. Anthony and Kimberly BrennanJaxon Thomas, born Dec. 8, to Airman 1st Class Nicholas and Tonya Smith Travis Clayton, born Dec. 13, to Tech. Sgt.