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  • AFMC surveys workforce to gauge interest in early retirement, separation

    Air Force Materiel Command will survey its civilian workforce beginning May 1 to determine how many individuals would be interested in applying for a fiscal year 2011/12 VERA/VSIP incentive program. VERA/VSIP stands for Voluntary Early Retirement Authority/Voluntary Separation Incentive Program. The

  • Eglin gas stations drive for value at pump

    The increasing spike in gas prices has Exchange officials reaching to ensure drivers are aware of the procedures in place to determine pump prices on base as well as the benefits available to authorized patrons. While overall energy prices are beyond the Army & Air Force Exchange Service's control,

  • Charity run brings together all walks of life for noble cause

    According to American Cancer Society estimates, more than 560,000 friends and family members were lost to cancer in 2010.Six weeks after Staff Sgt. Tyler McInturff deployed to Kirkuk in January, he received devastating news that his aunt had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer."Being my godmother,

  • Eglin conserving today for a secure tomorrow

    Spring is a time of renewal, when Mother Nature renews her leaves and sprouts life from dormant twigs. It's also a time for people everywhere to renew their commitment to better the environment. Earth Day is April 22, and the theme this year is "Conserve Today. Secure Tomorrow.""This year's theme

  • 337 TES demonstrates ability to triple B-1 payload

    The 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron began its first phase of testing March 22 of a Multiple Ejector Rack to a B-1 Bomber here.If fielded, 16-carry modified rotary launchers will increase the number of 500-pound Joint Direct Attack Munitions and Laser Guided JDAMs carried by the B-1 from 15 to 48,

  • DBIDS required for ID cards

    May 2 is the date DBIDS arrives.DBIDS, or the Defense Biometrics Identification System, is an enhanced security system that uses biometrics to monitor entry control points to installations. It uses photographs and fingerprints as the source of identification. Tech Sgt. Josh Rule, 96th Security

  • Civil Engineers recognize Earth "Day" all year

    Use less electricity, natural gas, and water. Recycle, reuse, and reduce. Replace incandescent lights with compact fluorescents lights. What will you do to commemorate Earth Day on April 22? Senator Gaylord Nelson helped establish Earth Day over four decades ago because he was troubled that "the

  • 728th supports readiness exercise

    Convoys of trucks rolled out the gates April 1 to begin a 10-day training exercise in two geographically separated locations.The convoys, belonging to the 728th Air Control Squadron, are supporting the squadron's first large-scale field training exercise in more than two years. One of only three