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  • AAFES can help with merchandise recalls

    With the recent major recalls of cars, toys, and even a popular fast food franchise's promotional glassware, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service wants to ensure their patrons know the recall process for goods sold in exchanges. There are two ways to check recalls specific to exchange operations.

  • Squadron donates time for "pet welfare"

    The men and women of the 53d Computer Systems Squadron spent on of the "dog days of summer" literally with the dogs. The 20 squadron volunteers spent time at the Pet Welfare Kennel on base July 9 "to improve living conditions for over 80 animals who call the Pet Welfare facility home," according to

  • NCO Academy graduates announced

    EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Congratulations to the following Eglin technical sergeants who graduated from the NCO Academy July 15.Commandant AwardDean Howell, 1st Special Operations GroupDistinguished GraduateChristina Day, 96th Aerospace Medicine SquadronGraduatesPeter Blanding, Team Eglin Wing

  • Local detachment prepares Airmen for EOD career

     Taking care of Airmen who attend arguably the most difficult technical school in the military is the critical role the 366th Training Squadron, Detachment 3 undertakes.Det. 3 assists in offering specialized technical training for students attending Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal. Students

  • 96th ABW welcomes new commander

    The change of command for the 96th Air Base Wing was compared symbolically to soldiers following their leaders into battle.In his invocation, head chaplain Col. Brian Hunter, said these soldiers followed their flag and, if that banner still waved after the battle, it was a sign their side had not

  • Jackson Guard discovers new info on local fish

    Monitoring the movements and behavior of high value targets is a mission usually reserved for covert special agents, unless the mark is a fish.Targeting Gulf sturgeon, the 96th Civil Engineer Group's Natural Resource Management Section, known as Jackson Guard, is tracking the threatened species in

  • 96th CC wins local AFA award

    Col. Bruce McClintock, 96th Air Base Wing commander, was presented the Florida Air Force Association for the Jerry Waterman Award by the Eglin Chapter at his farewell dinner July 6. "We wanted to recognize what Colonel McClintock has done to foster the relationship with the service organizations and

  • Family Townhall questions answered

    The second Year of Air Force Family townhall meeting was held on base June 4. Many people offered questions to a variety of base agencies and the wing commander as well.Below are the questions and responses from that meeting. Q: (Civilian Personnel Office ) Is there a place where spouses can find

  • Fallen Nomads honored on Khobar Towers anniversary

    Approximately 100 people gathered here June 25 to remember the 12 Airmen who made the highest sacrifice in service to the United States 14 years ago today.A terrorist attack at Khobar Towers in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, resulted in 400 casualties among civilian and military personnel. The 33rd Fighter

  • Oil crises could impact Eglin beachgoers, boaters

    With the tar balls and oil mats washing ashore on an almost daily basis, residents of Northwest Florida and Eglin need to be aware of more than just the Surf Condition Flags.According to Maj. Rebecca Carter, 96th Aerospace Medical Squadron Bioenvironmental Engineer, beachgoers and boaters need to