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  • A Veteran's Value

    Today, as a Nation, we honor the Veteran. Today, we honor those who have put on the uniform of this great nation and said "Send me." President George Washington said "The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional

  • Commander asks for effort in recycling more on base

    The decision you make with an empty soda can makes a big difference to Eglin's operational costs. Nov. 15 is America Recycles Day. In celebration of that day, Eglin will host a number of events detailed below; therefore, please give the following some thought - we have an opportunity to save more

  • Veterans Day is a day to say thank you

    The United States greatly values its veterans and has a proud history of supporting and honoring these men and women. That is as it should be. While we should remember these heroes every day, Veterans Day offers a special time to acknowledge the millions of Americans who have stepped up to serve

  • New chaplain's first deployment

    "Don't worry, they won't deploy you in your first two years of service," the recruiter told me when I was applying to be an Air Force chaplain in September 2011."They wouldn't send you out there if you haven't been fully trained," he said before I began Commissioned Officer Training at Maxwell AFB,

  • Vibrio vulnificus - facts every coastal citizen should know

    Whether fishing, swimming or boating, the state of Florida has plenty of water-based activities to offer for both residents and tourists alike. Regardless of the activity, many people don't think about what is in the water besides the fish and other marine animals. It is important to point out there

  • Comfort in numbers sews lasting summer memories

    Summers are often paired with establishing family memories and sparking new relationships. Furlough Freddie is definitely a character we'll never forget although his season is coming to a close. We met online at the unofficial Facebook group page titled "How I spent my furlough day." Probably a

  • Eglin Public Access Defibrillator Program

    The 96th Test Wing commander has direct oversight of the public access defibrillator program and ensures compliance so you can rest assured while you're shopping at the commissary or working out at the base gym, there is always someone trained and on watch to utilize the lifesaving skills the 96th

  • A tribute to a warrior, patriot and hero to all Airmen

    I am the very proud son of an American fighter pilot, one of that treasured group who served in three wars, built an Air Force, and gave it an enduring example of courage and mission success. My dad was a hero. As a young man, I asked him who his combat heroes were; he gave me only two names. One

  • Creating the largest wing through heat, pressure

    One year ago, we were challenged with the task of creating a major organizational change for Eglin and our other locations--it meant creating the largest wing in the Air Force. Reflecting back on that time, I see the apprehension of the first days rapidly fading away. The apprehension was mine, and

  • From the Chief: Developmental Special Duties

    Much has happened over the past five and a half months since I've taken the reigns as your Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force. We've faced and will continue to face some very significant challenges, none the less each of you continue to do amazing things day in and out to accomplish the