NCO Academy graduates announced

Congratulations to the following Eglin technical sergeants who graduated from the NCO Academy on Feb. 19. Distinguished Graduate:  Xavier Gonzalez, 96th Security Forces SquadronLance Andrews, 679th Armament Systems Squadron Stephen Ashurst, 33rd Maintenance Squadron Eddie Brown, 33rd Fighter Wing

Base preparing for Unit Compliance Inspection

Unit Compliance Inspections occur every four years, and allow local commanders and Air Force Materiel Command Headquarters to see how well AFMC units accomplish their mission at the center level down to each individual squadron and two-letter organization. It also highlights best practices that can

Safely driving on base is a top priority

It's important to reflect on trends regarding safety improvements that affect everyone on Eglin Air Force Base. In doing so, we examine some key factors that directly apply to every person working and living on the base. In the last two years, there were more than 700 vehicle accidents on base.

Team Eglin takes on Team Lean Challenge

Team Lean Challenge got off to a running start Wednesday as teams across the base came in to be weighed and attend a fitness expo at the Health and Wellness Center. "We were slammed," said Marilyn Leggett, RN, Civilian Health Promotion Service. Seventy-eight people weighed in on the first day of

Eglin's 'Mighty Gorillas' own the skies

Pilots stationed at Eglin fly a number of aircraft under three different wings. All have different missions, education and training, and therefore different approaches to flying. In this three-part series, we will examine the pilots of Eglin and what their unique missions bring to U.S. air

Sergeant coined for volunteering excellence

For the first time in several years Tech. Sgt. Teddy Goon went to the local Bob Hope Enlisted Village without it being a holiday or plans to support residents' needs. He walked in Feb. 11 with his supervisor solely to be recognized for his volunteer service. "I would like to extend my gratitude for

Eglin Airmen, Coast Guardsmen protect human health, environment

Recently, Eglin Airmen and U.S. Coast Guardsmen from various stations across the nation participated in an annual week-long spill response training course and exercise conducted by Eglin spill response program officials. More than 3,050 feet of boom, a floatation device used to contain a chemical

Coming Feb. 22, single 800 number for all Airmen

Members of the Total Force - regular Air Force, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, civilian and retired Airmen - are on line to have one central phone number for help with their personnel questions starting at 5 p.m. Central Standard Time Feb. 22. Members of the Air Force community should call

Team Eglin members band together for "Clinch 46"

For five Team Eglin members, "Clinch 46" is more than a title of their Top 40 band, it represents their passion for music. Staff Sgt. Benjamin Rosciglione, a Survival Evasion Resistance Escape (SERE) specialist for 372nd Training Squadron; Tech. Sgt. John Shackleford, F-15 Aircraft Armament Systems

Playing against the odds