Taxes, Taxes, Taxes

Tax season is in full swing and the Eglin tax center is here to lend a hand.The Eglin Tax Center opened Jan. 18 to assist all service military members, dependents, DOD civilians and retirees in the local area with preparing and filing 2010 federal and state tax returns. 2010 brought new changes to

53rd pilot helps honor Airmen's ultimate sacrifice

Jan. 14 was a day that the Dennany and Tucci families waited 42 years for, the day when their Airmen were laid to rest.Col. James E. Dennany and Maj. Robert L. Tucci were remembered in a memorial service at Dallas-Fort worth National Cemetery. F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-4 Phantom pilots were among

Tots In Blue

Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here: It's a boyJace Devon, born Jan. 4 to Tech. Sgt. Coby and Crystal HillAiden James, born Jan. 5 to Chief Petty Officer James and Tech. Sgt. Melissa CooganKadan Daniel Kent, born Jan. 11 to Pfc. Danny and

Another day, another flight at Eglin

F-15E flies with new radar system

The F-15E Strike Eagle took a step forward in its continuous technological evolution as the Air Force's most versatile combat aircraft here, Jan. 18.The 46th Test Wing's fourth generation fighter launched for the first time with a new and improved radar system, the APG-82(V)1.The APG-82 uses active

LRS takes title in double-overtime

The 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron won the base intramural basketball championship here Jan. 19, beating the 96th Medical Group 64-56 in a double-overtime thriller.The two teams met in the championship last year, with MDG winning in two closely contested games, with only six players in their

Survey will assess Eglin community well-being

Invitations to take the 2011 Air Force Community Assessment will be sent out Jan. 25. The assessment is designed to assist  people working at installation-level helping facilites better meet the needs of service members and their families."This important survey provides ... a means to ensure that

Archbishop visits Eglin chapel

Eglin's Chapel had the unique opportunity to sponsor a four-star equivalent's visit to the installation but the distinguished guest is not a general in America's military nor does he wear the uniform.The "red carpet" was rolled out for Archbishop Timothy Broglio who leads the Archdiocese for the

F-16s bring 'battle rhythm' to JSF wing

After 17 months of silence, the 33rd Fighter Wing flight line finally roared back to life Jan. 13. The 33rd Fighter Wing received four F-16s from the 56th Fighter Wing at Luke AFB, Ariz.  The jets will help establish a "battle rhythm," as the wing stands up the first Joint Training Center for the

Eglin MLK event reflects change and diversity

96th Air Base Wing commander, Col. Sal Nodjomian summed up this year's Martin Luther King, Jr. program in one word...inspirational.This year's event, held Jan. 12, was filled with diversity, the very thing Dr. King preached to the masses.Eglin's honor guard opened the scene, followed by live