• MDG doctor kept eye on goal, wins DoD, AF awards

    From humble Humboldt, Kansas, beginnings to the top of Air Force eyes, Eglin's top optometrist is coming off one "great year" and possibly looking for a new goal.Lt. Col. Annette Williamson, 96th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, completed the hat trick of awards for her busy 2009, winning Optometrist of

  • AAFES ensures lowest possible price

    A recent Army & Air Force Exchange Service survey found the second most important customer service item for shoppers is price matching.  However, the same survey found only 52 percent of customers had ever taken advantage of it at the BX."While the exchange is committed to offering the best possible

  • TRADOC deputy general visits EOD school

    The deputy commanding general of initial military training for the U.S. Army toured the Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal School Feb. 17.Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, got a glimpse of what his Soldiers experience during their 143-day schedule at the joint school,

  • NCO Academy graduates announced

    Congratulations to the following Eglin technical sergeants who graduated from the NCO Academy on Feb. 18. Distinguished Graduates  Anthony Vandersee, 1st Special Operations Maintenance Operations Jeremy Clements, 372 Training Squadron. GraduatesJeffrey Barnett, Det 3 366th Training SquadronCharles

  • Eglin offers discounts with DePLAYment program

    Eglin's Airmen and Family Readiness Center has started a program called the DePLAYment Plan, to help families of deployed military. The program, a part of the Year of the Air Force Family, allows spouses and guardians to sign up to receive discounts and bonuses from organizations on base."The Air

  • AFRL gets 1 over Med Group

    The Air Force Research Lab managed a one-score victory over the 96th Medical Group during a hard-fought third game of the intramural soccer season, Feb. 17.This was the first game of the season for both teams, each looking to kick the season off with a 'W.' The last time these two team met, AFRL won

  • Wings step up to energy challenge

    Members of Team Eglin began a fierce, month-long battle, Feb. 11, to become the first Energy Challenge Champions."The main purpose of the contest is to conserve energy, reduce demand and change culture," said Paul DerSarkisian, Eglin Energy Management Center energy efficient technician. "We feel