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  • Captain offers 'first-hand' advice on home refinancing

    Are you getting ready for a permenant change of station? Do you own your home? Are you going to rent it out rather than sell it? Do you think you will refinance after the move? Think again. The minute you pull out of your driveway, your refinancing options may evaporate. This is an issue many people

  • The truth about energy and sports drinks

    Consumption of energy drinks and sports drinks are on the rise, so it's important for consumers to be aware of the effects of these types of drinks on teeth. Advertising campaigns lead one to believe these energy and sports drinks are better for you than colas, when in reality, they are just as bad

  • Know H1N1 flu facts, be prepared

    Current news of the H1N1 Flu Outbreak shows just how vulnerable we can be, but Team Eglin is ready. Though Center of Disease Control and Prevention determined this novel strain is not pandemic, there are more than 60 confirmed cases in our country and even more cases exist in Mexico. Thankfully, we

  • Starve the trash can; feed the recycling box

    In the corner of my office cubicle I have a standard trash can and a cardboard box. I place non-recyclable items such as candy wrappers and styrofoam cups in the trash can. In the cardboard box I place paper, plastic, glass and anything else remotely recyclable. Making the choice to recycle is a

  • States aim to relieve stress on military children with education benefits

    Watching my daughter, Brittany, adjust to life as a student in her fourth high school in four years, I can certainly empathize with the sacrifices our military families often make to support our service to this great nation. One may think it should be an easy transition since she has practice:

  • 'Angels of Mercy,' combat medics lead the way

    The 96th Inpatient Operations Squadron may be the newest of six squadrons at Eglin's hospital, but the care it provides has a global impact on the Air Force mission. Traditionally, many view healthcare professionals providing hospital care as "angels of mercy." Today, our military combat medics wear

  • Applying Force Protection here at Eglin…what can you do to be prepared!

    We are all briefed annually the essence of Force Protection is the ability to protect people and resources needed to successfully complete the mission. The United States Air Force provides the world's most lethal and technologically superior air and space combat force. Enemies of our great nation

  • Deployment preparation comes in different shapes, sizes

    Deployments have become synonymous with putting on the uniform. As a combat-ready Airman, our training must always be up-to-date, bags ready and your personal affairs need back up plans. We must deploy prepared and focused on the mission at hand. Whether leaving the country or not, every Airman

  • A hangover that will live in infamy

    (Editors note: Due to recent events, this commentary is being rerun to provide insight on how dangerous and damaging it can be to drink and drive.) Nobody ever did, or ever will, escape the consequences of his/her choices. No sane individual wants to live with the blood of another human being on

  • Gifted individuals make for remarkable command

    As the holidays approach, we have time to slow down, reflect on the accomplishments of the past year and recall the gifts in our lives and the sacrifices of those that have gone before. One example is that of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. On Dec. 25, 1776, George Washington and