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  • Exchange ID Check Goes Hi-Tech

    (Editor's Note: Eglin Air Force Base Army & Air Force Exchange Services facilities started scanning Common Access Cards for age validation Sept. 22.) Implementation of an updated point-of-sale system that leverages the technological advances available through "smart" Common Access Cards is

  • Pat Riley speaks to Eglin Airmen

    Pat Riley, president of the Miami Heat professional basketball team, spoke to military and civilian personnel at the enlisted hall Oct. 1.The Miami Heat arrived here Sept. 27 to an enthusiastic reception from both the area's military and civilian communities and held a week-long training camp at

  • Eglin offers outdoor opportunities

    Lee Murphy, Eglin's new Outdoor Recreation director, has plenty of activities lined up for thrill-seeking authorized patrons willing to try new, exciting adventures or re-visit some favorite activities. "Our new programs focus on three areas: high adventure activities for young Airmen, and

  • Base leadership attends vet medallion ceremony

    Senior Master Sgt. Arthur Sizemore was one of five brothers who served in the U.S. armed forces during World War II and beyond.He and 26 other veterans were awarded Patriot Medallions of Honor and Remembrance by the Non-commissioned Officer Association Sept. 30 at the Air Force Enlisted

  • Team Eglin remembers Senior Airman "Jimmy" Hansen

    Friends and family came to honor Senior Airman James "Jimmy" Hansen Oct. 1 at the East Gate Chapel. "I'm feel sorry for the Airmen that come behind him," says Tech. Sgt. Latanja Steele, who served as Hansen's supervisor at the 46th Operations Support Squadron. "He was a great role, model and I'm

  • Replacement for center commander announced

    Maj. Gen. Kenneth Merchant is scheduled to be the next Air Armament Center and Air Force Program Executive Officer for Weapons here according to a service announcement today. General Merchant will arrive from Headquarters Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., where he is Director of