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  • CFC kicks off 2010 campaign

    The 2010 Combined Federal Campaign kicked off Sept. 30 at the Hurlburt Field Soundside. About 150 military key-workers and coordinators from Eglin and Hurlburt mingled with local charitable organizations to experience first-hand how their efforts in the upcoming season will help people in need."You

  • Armament Symposium brings DOD, industry together

    For the 36th year, the Air Armament Center partnered with the National Defense Industrial Association to host its annual Air Armament Symposium here Oct. 5-6.The symposium, a two-day forum for both industry and government personnel, was an opportunity to exchange information, recognize acquisition

  • Team Eglin remembers Senior Airman "Jimmy" Hansen

    Friends and family came to honor Senior Airman James "Jimmy" Hansen Oct. 1 at the East Gate Chapel. "I'm feel sorry for the Airmen that come behind him," says Tech. Sgt. Latanja Steele, who served as Hansen's supervisor at the 46th Operations Support Squadron. "He was a great role, model and I'm

  • Eglin, Hurlburt meet the HEAT

    The National Basketball Association team, the Miami HEAT, landed at Eglin Air Force Base and then completed their journey to Hurlburt Field in preparation for their pre-season training camp Sept. 27.Training camps are the first full team activity leading into the NBA season. Historically, NBA teams

  • Chiefs shoot down Eagles in football

    A Chiefs vs. Eagles Flag football game was held Sept. 24. After a close first half, the Chiefs ran away with game in the second half and won, 34-13.The Chiefs, wearing black jerseys, relied on meticulous preparation and a deep bench in outscoring the Eagles, who played in red jerseys."Our team got

  • Automated system replaces base operators

    With the cancellation of the base's switchboard contract ending Sept. 30, callers will no longer speak to a "live" person when calling the base operator. "We are trying to make this transition as easy as possible for all customers," said Lt. Col. Stamatis Smeltz, 96th Communications Squadron

  • Former Nomad commander returns 'home' from deployment

    "Different" was the word Col. Todd Harmer used to describe how the 33rd Fighter Wing flight line looked from the window of the commercial jet he returned in Sept. 15 at Northwest Florida's regional airport. "There were no airplanes, which seemed eerie, but the progress of construction was

  • Balad remembers a fallen Eglin Airman

    Servicemembers from across Joint Base Balad, Iraq, gathered at MWR-East for a memorial service Sept. 19, in memory of a fallen comrade.Senior Airman James Hansen, 332nd Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron airfield manager, died Sept. 15 during an ordnance disposal operation.  Airman Hansen was

  • Eglin golf course hosts AFA tourney

    Eglin's own golf course will play host to this year's Doolittle Scholarship Open tournament Oct. 7.The39th annual tournament's proceeds go toward college scholarships to Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets at four area high schools. Scholarships also go to graduates of the

  • Physician earns AFA top award for health care

    An Eglin doctor was selected for making the most significant contribution to the continued good health of the men and women of the Air Force last year.Lt. Col. Christopher P. Paulson, 96th Medical Operations Squadron, was presented the Air Force Association's Paul W. Myers Award for an Air Force