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  • Personal survival resources available to Eglin personnel

    The Air Force's Wingman Stand Down 2010 was in May, but that doesn't mean Airmen's focus should shift away from safety and well-being."As the Air Force enters into this year's 101 Critical Days of Summer, I would like to reinforce the importance of the Wingman concept," said Gen. Donald Hoffman, Air

  • Local couple part of sister city tour

     Local French lessons turned into an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a couple stationed here.Lt. Col. Kirk Rowe and his wife, Christina, recently returned from a trip with a Crestview delegation that visited their sister city in Noirmoutier-en-I'lle, France. While there, they helped the people of

  • Schools out, base summer fun is in

    Eglin family support agencies are ready to provide fun for their students who will be looking for places to keep busy now that school is out for the summer."It is important that parents know both Eglin and the State of Florida child supervision guidelines to ensure their child's safety during the

  • Squadron "rounds up" learning and fun

    The 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron circled the wagons June 11 for their first ROADEO.The concept of a ROADEO isn't new. Air Force Materiel Command hosted similar events in the mid 2000's which pitted AFMC base logisticians against each other in competitive activities. But, a heavy deployment

  • History comes to life for 53rd Wing

    Lessons learned were spread from a seasoned source as history walked the hallways of the 53rd Wing this week.The first time retired Lt. Col. Jack Rice was assigned to the 53rd Wing, President Franklin D. Roosevelt told his generation they had a rendezvous with destiny. Then Lieutenant Rice's destiny

  • Tots in Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here:It's a boyDeaton Neville, born May 13, to Capt. Samuel and Lindsay ButlerJarell Antonio, born May 18, to Airman 1st Class Pedro and Sharlin CaraballoDawson James, born May 19, to Capt. David and Anna