Smoke Advisory -- Test now scheduled for May 14

 A plume of smoke may be visible above Eglin's ranges during a "fast cook off" test planned for Friday, May 14,  at approximately 7 a.m.A rocket will be suspended over a 2,500 square foot pan of jet fuel sitting on a concrete slab on Test Area B-71, approximately five miles north of Lewis Turner

Eglin begins police week with softball tourney

Softball teams from four different bases came together to compete in a tournament to raise funds for a memorial in honor of fallen brethren, May 8. In the end, the 96th Air Base Wing Security Forces team from Eglin defeated seven other teams from Tyndall AFB, Keesler AFB and Hurlburt Field, to be

Spouses afforded a day of fun, info

The 2010 Military Spouse Appreciation and HeartLink Reunion Event took place May 7 at Luke's Place on base.The event, once referred to as Magnolia Day attracted spouses from all over the county. Now led by the Airmen Family and Readiness Center, the event was a bit different from the past, but still

Emerald Coast's 'Greatest Generation' is welcomed home

Northwest Florida Regional Airport was the scene of the Emerald Coast's welcome home celebration for 100 World War II veterans May 5, as they returned from their Honor Flight to Washington D.C. More than 800 military and community well wishers, along with Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp of Florida, lined

Environmental management teaches pollution prevention to area students

Convincing kids that cleaning up dog poop and turning off their bedroom light might be a hard sell. Showing them how pet waste can infiltrate their favorite beach and how wasted electricity produces smog might not make it any more exciting, but it may lead to a cleaner environment. "It's important

Not a Petty Promotion

Blood pressure, what you don't know can hurt you

May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month and being knowledgeable about blood pressure is important to everyone. Blood pressure is the force of blood against the walls of arteries. While blood pressure normally rises and falls throughout the day, it is called high blood pressure or

Outstanding performers and teams recognized

Congratulations to the following teams and individuals recognized by Air Force Materiel Command's Inspector General's team during the Unit Compliance Inspection.Outstanding TeamsAAC Acquisition Intelligence Analysis Team John McKayeBobby FrederickCapt. Joseph ShupertKerry Mewyer1 Lt. Christine

Center scores high in UCI

It was standing room only at the Enlisted Hall for the Unit Compliance Inspection out brief today.Commanders and their personnel from the Air Armament Center, the Air Force Research Laboratory, 46th Test Wing and 96th Air Base Wing waited patiently while Maj. Rebecca Cobb, team chief for Air Force

EOD community honors fallen

In a solemn ceremony under cloudy skies, 16 names were added to the memorial at the Kauffman Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training Complex May 1.The names were those of members from all services who were killed in action last year while serving as EOD technicians in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Also