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  • Hurlburt back gate lanes to close

    Lane closures at the East gate will require some motorists to use an alternate entrance to Hurlburt Field beginning this month. On March 25, the East Gate will be shut down to one inbound lane, allowing workers to safely install new force protection enhancements. To help alleviate potential traffic

  • Automated telephone call distribution system improves medical service

    The 96th Medical Group wants to get more information out to their patients, in particular, the changes in the Phone Tree for 883-8600. With the volume of incoming calls reaching almost 500 per day, the group needs to manage the volume of incoming calls and still provide good customer service to

  • New initiative offers education, training funds for military spouses

    Eglin has qualified to be one of three military installations in Florida to receive money from the Military Spouse Career Advancement initiative. The initiative aims to help military spouses get the education and other credentials needed to pursue careers in high-demand, high-growth occupations. The

  • Recognizing Wingmen

    Today marks Wingman Day 2007. During the past year, the Air Force, our command and Team Eglin worked on a common wingman platform and a strong understanding of what it means to be a good Wingman. At its core the Wingman concept emphasizes face-to-face team building, communication and interaction.

  • Eglin firemen join Talladega team, put lives on line

    At a motor sports Mecca known for multi-car pileups and speeds near 200 mph, there is a silent force of hidden warriors who prefer to be neither seen nor heard -- unless they are needed. Three Eglin firefighters joined the ranks of a pit fire crew at Talladega Superspeedway for the running of three

  • Task force readies base for new mission

    The next generation of fighter aircraft is slated to arrive here in less than three years and the base is getting ready. Assigning the mission of training new Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and allied F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter pilots and maintainers to Eglin is the result of the Base

  • DTRA division transitioning to Eglin

    In May 2005, the Base Realignment and Closure Commission put into motion sweeping changes here at Eglin, one of which is now coming to fruition. One of the commission's mandates was to increase the efficiency of operations by consolidating technical facilities and capabilities; and to establish

  • Administrative driving suspension policy goes into effect Sept. 1

    Effective Sept. 1, drivers talking on their cell phones, speeding or littering are just some traffic violations that will lead to a suspension of on-base driving privileges. The 96th Security Forces Squadron is enforcing an administrative driving suspension policy. Anyone using a cell phone without

  • West Coast Demo Team flies east for Moscow Air Show

    The F-15 West Coast Demonstration Team stationed with the 33rd Fighter Wing here hits the international road on Aug. 16 to highlight the F-15C air superiority capabilities to the international community. The team will perform at the Moscow Air Show in Russia and the Radom Air Show in Poland. Eight

  • Back to school safety

    As summer vacation concludes here on the Emerald Coast, students across several counties are readying themselves for the start of a new school year. With all of the excitement this time brings, safety is not the first topic that may be discussed between students and parents. The Air Armament Safety