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  • Fallen Nomads honored on Khobar Towers anniversary

    Approximately 100 people gathered here June 25 to remember the 12 Airmen who made the highest sacrifice in service to the United States 14 years ago today.A terrorist attack at Khobar Towers in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, resulted in 400 casualties among civilian and military personnel. The 33rd Fighter

  • Oil crises could impact Eglin beachgoers, boaters

    With the tar balls and oil mats washing ashore on an almost daily basis, residents of Northwest Florida and Eglin need to be aware of more than just the Surf Condition Flags.According to Maj. Rebecca Carter, 96th Aerospace Medical Squadron Bioenvironmental Engineer, beachgoers and boaters need to

  • Community leaders tour restoration sites

    Most base tour groups crave to see Air Force fighter jets screaming across the sky or the latest development in air-delivered weaponry, not decades-old fuel spill sites and former disposal pits.However, Eglin and Hurlburt Field Restoration Advisory Board members delighted in a rare opportunity

  • AFMC emphasizes post-deployment downtime policies

    Supervisors were asked to ensure compliance policy on down-time following deployment in a May letter from Air Force Material Command. "When our personnel return from a contingency deployment, they need time to reconstitute and catch up with events at home," said Gen. Hoffman, AFMC commander.

  • Accountability for Airmen during disasters

    As the 2010 hurricane kicks into full gear, accounting for Airmen and their families during potential natural disasters or crisis is a number one priority for Team Eglin leadership. The Air Force Personnel Center accountability team will visit here to discuss the Air Force Personnel Accountability

  • Eglin Airman helps AF team win at 2010 Armed Forces triathlon

    The Air Force triathlon team recently excelled in all athletic categories at the 2010 Armed Forces Triathlon Championship June 5 at Naval Base Ventura County Point Mugu, Calif. The Air Force team took first place in every category, including the fastest male (Capt. James Bales at 1 hour, 46 minutes,

  • Bridge Authority partnership with Eglin benefits all Northwest Florida

    Eglin's populace, the residents of Northwest Florida, the local economy and even the Okaloosa Darter are just a few of the recipients that will enjoy the benefits of recently agreed upon price between the Air Force and the Mid Bay Bridge Authority.Eglin Air Force Base will realize over $20 million