• AFAF needs help to help others

    Albert Einstein said, "The value of a man resides in what he gives and not in what he is capable of receiving."The same holds true today as the 2011 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign kicks off March 28 and runs through May 6.In the tradition of Airmen helping Airmen, donations from the 38th annual

  • K-9 team's bond critical to mission, long lasting

    The phrase "man's best friend" thoroughly explains the deep, even emotional connection between a dog and its master. This is never more apparent than the bonds formed between Air Force K-9 handlers and their furry companions.New canines arrive to their bases with basic obedience, detection and

  • Airman integrates Air Force in joint ops

    The joint operations center senior watch officer for the 9th Air and Space Expeditionary Task Force-Iraq, Maj. David Och, ensured the Air Force smoothly and efficiently coordinated with the Army and other joint entities in Iraq."The JOC is manned by various units and staff sections," said the major

  • Revamped Team Lean challenge returns in April

    The Team Lean Challenge has received a facelift this year and is coming to Eglin April 11. The official theme of the newly refreshed program is Team Pedometer Challenge; the program focuses on taking the necessary 'steps' for permanent healthy lifestyle changes. The Team Pedometer Challenge involves

  • Eglin K-9 team competes in regional contest

    Sit, stay, fetch and roll over.Rex is WAY past that. He and his handler Staff Sgt. David Aenchbacher, 96th Security Forces Squadron, recently competed in a K-9 competition against the best local and regional handlers at a contest in Fort Walton Beach, Fla.Sergeant Aenchbacher and Rex were the only