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  • Protecting Your Skin in Summer

    Dr. Martin Weinstock, chairman of The American Cancer Society's Skin Cancer Advisory Group, states "The healthiest shade of your skin is the color you were born with."Despite that learned piece of advice, most people look forward to the summertime when they can enjoy outdoor activities and recreation. And, many still enjoy the appearance of a
  • EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The 96th Inpatient Operations Squadron at the Eglin Hospital activated when Lt. Col. Corrine Naughton assumed command during a ceremony at the Air Armament Museum here June 29. Flights form other medical squadrons were reorganized under the new unit as past of the Air Force Surgeon General Flight Plan. The 96th IPTS has three flights that operate within the squadron: the Maternal Child flight, the Multiservice Flight and the Critical Care Flight. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

    Inpatient squadron activates, steamlines medical services

    A recent ceremony marks activation of new medical squadron dedicated solely to inpatient medical care. During an activation ceremony June 29 at the Air Armament Museum, Lt. Col. Corrine Naughton assumed command of the 96th Inpatient Operations Squadron at the Eglin Hospital. The 96th IPTS has three flights that operate within the squadron: the
  • EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- A large alligator rests in the bed of Jackson Guard vehicle after being trapped. If you experience a nuisance alligator near an Eglin fishing pond or stream, including military family housing, contact security forces at 882-2502. If you live in the surrounding communities, you should contact the FWC's Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 1-866-FWC-GATOR (1-866-392-4286). (U.S. Air Force photo)

    Obey the law: Don't feed the alligators

    Don't call it a comeback, alligators have been here for years. Don't treat them like pets and feed them, either. Feeding alligators is against Florida state law and is hazardous to your health and the alligator's as well. American alligators inhabit nearly every fishing pond and stream on the Eglin reservation and the alligator population has
  • EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Joe Kern, Colorado State University wildlife researcher, posts an endangered species sign near a bald eagle nesting area on Eglin Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jerron Barnett)

    Bald eagles prosper on Eglin

    After almost disappearing from the American scene, the bald eagle's comeback is complete, thanks in part to the Defense Department. Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and other officials made the announcement on Thursday at a ceremonial event held at the Jefferson Memorial in Washington. "Today, I am proud to announce the eagle has returned,"

  • Keeping crime rate low is everyone’s job

    The top priority of the 96th Security Forces Squadron is the safety and security of personnel who live and work on base. The gates surrounding the base give people a sense of security, but crime still happens and SFS say it's everyone's responsibility to keep the crime rate low. According to 1st Lt. Robert Przybysz, squadron operations officer,

  • IDs required for children over 10

    What's the best present to give your dependent children for their tenth birthday? A Department of Defense identification card. According to the 96th Security Forces Squadron, all personnel must produce proper credentials to access the base using 100 percent ID checks. "This includes all juveniles10 and older regardless of parental escort," said
  • EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla.-- Col. Dennis Yates, 96th Civil Engineer Commander, briefs community leaders on the purpose of an Emergency Operation Center. The EOC was operational as the base participated in its annual hurrican exercise June 25 to 28. Col Yates was the EOC commander during the exercise. (USAF photo by Lois Walsh)

    Mayors get update on emergency management

  • Sue Payton, Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisitions, operates a remote control at the Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate during a visit June 26, while program manager, Dr. Bill Humbert, explains the software operation. AFRL has identified Lasar Radar, or LADAR, as a sensor technology capable of providing helicopter pilots with landing zone situational awareness during brownout conditions in the desert. A brownout occurs when helicopter blades stir up sand and dust during landing, creating minimal visibility for pilot and crew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mike Wallace)

    In control

  • EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- There are approximately 100 Florida black bears living on the Eglin reservation. Eglin natural resources management personnel advise people to not feed the bears. (Photo by Arlo Kane)

    DANGER: Don't feed the bears

    Avid wildlife lovers beware: feeding bears is not advised and can be dangerous to you, the bear, your family and pets. Eglin wildlife management personnel have noticed a surge in Florida black bear movement in and around the Eglin reservation over the past several months and instances of them becoming a nuisance in urban areas have increased. Eglin
  • (Left to right) Col. James Brock, 919th Maintenance Group commander, Master Sgt. Jeffrey Norton, 919th Maintenance Squadron, Senior Airman Christina Bicknell, 919th Medical Squadron, Master Sgt. Steven Bicknell, 919th MXS, and Col. Kenneth Ray, wing vice commander, celebrate the 919th MXS Bowling Team?s win of the Eglin Air Force Base Bowling Championship. The two maintainers, dental assistant, and four team members beat the 96th Services Squadron May 29. (U.S. Air Force Photo\Jasmine DeNamur)

    Duke team strikes out Eglin bowling champions

    Three wing personnel and four other members became this year's Eglin Air Force Base Bowling Champions when they rose from being one of the lowest ranking teams midway to defeating the base' s reigning champions in a tournament that ended May 29. Master Sgts. Steven Bicknell and Jeffrey Norton, 919th Maintenance Squadron maintainers, Senior Airman
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