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  • In deep for PT

    The 96th Force Support Squadron created a deep-water exercise course Oct. 14 to offer exercise alternatives for members medically restricted from high-impact exercise.Ben Gleason, Eglin's military fitness program liaison, witnessed a number of successes and failures while overseeing the fitness

  • Burn baby burn...incinerator clears range debris

    Vast amounts of particle board waste set on fire and burned on the Eglin range Oct. 28 and 29, but almost no smoke was released due to the 46th Test Wing's new air curtain incinerator.Currently, the air curtain incinerator or air burner helps the wing get rid of test materials used to detect

  • R & B star entertains local military

    Military and family members from three local Air Force bases were treated to some "smooth grooves" Nov. 13 when R & B star, John Legend, performed a free concert at the Mattie Kelly Performing Arts Center in Niceville Fla.The concert was part of the "Stateside Tour for The Troops" program hosted by

  • AFRL claims back-to-back base football titles

    In a rematch of last year's intramural championship football game, the Air Force Research Lab defeated the 53rd Wing again to claim its second straight base title, 14-12, Nov. 10.Unlike last year's 26-6 beat down, it took AFRL two games to claim the title in the double elimination tournament. The

  • Eglin leaders salute veterans

    The Veterans Day holiday began early for local youth as Eglin leaders shared its importance during school celebrations held Nov. 10. Col. Sal Nodjomian, 96th Air Base Wing commander, and Col. Steve Hardy, 46th Test Wing, kicked off the holiday by speaking to students from Lewis School and Eglin

  • Four Airmen receive STEP promotions

    Several Airmen received an early surprise for the holiday season - a promotion, thanks to their hard work and the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program. "You get to reward the best of the best," said Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Westermeyer, command chief for the Air Armament Center and 96th Air