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  • Security Forces plans big events for Police Week

    The Airmen and civilians of the 96th Security Forces Squadron are ramping up for some big events for this year's National Police Week, May 14-21.The Week, celebrated annually throughout the U.S., highlights the service and cost of law enforcement and pays tribute to those who have lost their lives

  • February, March, April Tots in Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here:It's a boyBrock Robert, born Feb. 27 to Capt. Bryan and Erin HeidtmanBeckett Alexander, born March 11 to Staff Sgt. Jedidiah and  Heather WilliamsonJames Henry, born March 19 to Tech. Sgt. John and Cathy

  • Environmental Team named Best in DoD

    Eglin's environmental team won the Department of Defense's top environmental prize, earning the 2016 Secretary of Defense Environmental Quality Team Award.The award recognizes individuals, teams and installations that support mission readiness through its environmental activities.Through its

  • TRICARE Prime members get new urgent care program

    To increase access to care, the Department of Defense is launching an Urgent Care Pilot Program for TRICARE Prime beneficiaries. This program allows Prime enrollees two visits to a network or TRICARE authorized provider without a referral or prior authorization.The Urgent Care Pilot Program,

  • 1st quarter status of discipline

    The following disciplinary actions occurred here between January and March.An airman 1st class from the 96th Communications Squadron was found guilty at a special court-martial and received 30 days confinement, a reduction in rank to airman basic and a bad conduct discharge, for wrongful use and

  • Airman selected for unique commissioning program

    An Airman's cell phone rings, but he doesn't answer because for him personal calls can wait until after work. It rings again; he lets it go to voicemail. On the third call he finally answers and is shocked to discover Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III on the line.During the call,

  • Campaign helping Airmen in need extended

    A charity meant to help Airmen in need is struggling to meet its financial goal this year. The Air Force Assistance Fund's campaign deadline is extended through May 20 to give Airmen more time to give in support of their peers."We are halfway through the campaign, and we've raised just $38,000 out