Pelican park

Eglin pool stays warm through solar technology

Just in time for Energy Awareness Month, Eglin's base pool has gone green.A newly installed solar-powered system used to heat the pool's water is in place and actively keeping any chill off the water.The system is an array of 164 black UV polypropylene panels. Each panel has approximately 104 tubes

Winged sentry

AFMC selects Eglin for installation excellence competition

For an unprecedented second year in a row, Air Force Materiel Command selected Eglin as its choice for the Commander-in-Chief's 2012 Annual Award for Installation Excellence."This is a tremendous honor," said Col. Sal Nodjomian, the 96th Air Base Wing commander. "Our Team Eglin warriors produce

DC F-16s return home after evacuation

Dragonflies invade Eglin Phase II exercise

Safety officer wins "Hall of Fame" award for storied career

Walt Monteith, deputy director of safety at the Air Armament Center, was recently honored with the Air Force Safety Hall of Fame award.The award is given to a recipient whose achievements have significantly enhanced Air Force safety by reducing mishaps while improving safety policies, guidance or

June Tots in Blue

Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here:It's a boyHumza S., born June 1 to Warrant Officer Sufyan and Neelofer ShaikhHudson Ryan, born June 11 to Tech. Sgt. Ryan and Holly LandisMaddox Andrew, born June 13 to Master Sgt. Brian and Johana

Sea Turtle washes up on Santa Rosa Island

F-35 fresh water rinse system installed at Eglin