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  • Commander selected for new assignment

    Air Force officials announced today that Maj. Gen. David Eidsaune has been selected to become the Director of Operations at Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command, Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio. As director, General Eidsaune will be responsible for air, space and information operations. The general

  • New TSP contribution limits set for 2009

    The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board recently announced an increase in the 2009 elective deferral limit for regular Thrift Savings Plan contributions. The limit is now $16,500, up from $15,500 for 2008. In addition, contributions for the TSP catch-up plan will increase to $5,500, up from

  • Toy donations make Christmas smiles

    The spirit of giving for the upcoming Christmas holidays was given a jolly boost Dec. 2 at the Airman's Attic as it was transformed into Santa's workshop. Volunteers became Santa's little elves and helped to organize more than 2,400 toys for the annual Toys-for-Tots distribution as parents rummaged

  • Santa's Hotline activation date set

    It's Christmas time and the hotline phone rings...one of Santa's helper's - an NCO from the 96th Communications Squadron - answers with, "Hi, I'm Jerry the Elf! Would you like to speak to Santa or Mrs. Claus?" Now on the Emerald Coast, whether you were naughty or nice this year, you have an

  • Eglin sends final farewell to Doolittle Raider

    A Doolittle Tokyo Raider passed away Nov. 26 from complications resulting from a car accident in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. Retired Master Sgt. Ed Horton, Jr., an American who was once credited with boosting the confidence of the United States during World War II, passed away at the age of 92. Mr.

  • Tops In Blue talent search underway

    Tops In Blue, the Air Force's premiere entertainment showcase, is accepting applications until Dec. 2 for its 2009 talent search. The 2009 talent call, called MISSION AUDITION, encourages vocalists, instrumentalists, dancers, and nonmusical talent such as comedians, dramatists, and magicians to

  • December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month

    Since 1981, December has been designated as National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month, (3D Month). With the holiday season approaching quickly and with the increase of parties and family get-togethers, the possibility of having impaired drivers on the highways will be on the

  • CFC culminates with goal surpassed

    The 2008 Combined Federal Campaign concluded Nov. 14 with an appreciation breakfast for coordinators from Team Eglin, Hurlburt Field, Duke Field, Okaloosa and Walton counties at the Air Force Armament Museum. For the seventh year in a row, the campaign passed the $1 million mark in donations, and

  • The 'Hog' drops in on history

    The A-10 Warthog, known for its close-air support superiority and the ability to carry large and varied ordnance, is now on its way to delivering a new capability to the warfighter. The 40th Flight Test Squadron, with support from the 46th Test Wing, Boeing and a host of other units, flew a quick