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  • Taking inspiration from our founding fathers

    The Air Force is no stranger to challenging times. That's certainly the case today where, in the current fiscal climate, much is outside of our control and we are faced with a great deal of uncertainty. As I weigh that uncertainty, though, it occurs to me that our challenges today aren't so

  • Local congressman shows support for military

    Editor's note: The following is a letter sent to Brig. Gen. David Harris, the 96th Test Wing commander, from local U.S. congressman, Jeff Miller.I would like to take this opportunity to convey my sincere gratitude to all the men and women of the United States military. There is not enough that I can

  • Commander's log: Suicide prevention

    As we enter a new year, it is important for us to re-address topics such as suicide prevention and awareness. This world is filled with incidents and accidents that are constant reminders of the importance of suicide awareness and continued suicide prevention efforts. For all of us, there are times

  • Senior leaders challenge Airmen to reaffirm commitment to core values

    Being an Airman is more than a job. When we voluntarily raised our right hands and took an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States, we became members of the profession of arms. Underpinning that profession is the sacred trust given to us by the American people. To meet their

  • March is National Nutrition Month

    As a jet aircraft requires the right fuel to operate efficiently, so do our bodies. We need the right balance of protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, minerals and water. While this seems simple, healthy eating continues to be challenging for many of us.A lifestyle of nutritious eating and regular

  • Remember Eagle Eyes on Eglin

    As a result of the 9-11 terrorist attack, the Air Force implemented an antiterrorism program called "Eagle Eyes," which is run by the Air Force Office of Special Investigations.Much like a neighborhood watch program, the Eagle Eyes program is an aggressive Air Force-wide neighborhood watch program

  • 96th Test Wing 2013 Year in Review

    With 2013 behind us, I'd like to take the opportunity to highlight a few of the many outstanding accomplishments of the 96th Test Wing. We earned impressive awards to include the Air Force Materiel Command Commander-In-Chief Installation Excellence Award and the Medical Group's award for the top

  • "Part of me" - MLK message

    Throughout my life, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. has been a personal hero of mine. From the time I wrote my first paper about him in elementary school to the time I wrote a poem about him in high school, Dr. King has always been a part of my life and my thoughts. When I attended a developmental

  • Holidays offer a time for reflection

    As the holidays approach, it's a fitting time to reflect on the past year. With all of the budget cuts/uncertainties and the corresponding furloughs and recent force management announcements, 2013 was a year filled with many challenges. It was also a year filled with many successes. Through the

  • AFMC encourages safety, drive sober for the holidays

    Whether going over the river or through the woods or along America's highways during the upcoming holiday season, drinking and driving can result in serious or deadly consequences. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 10,332 people were killed in crashes involving drunk