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  • Team Eglin hosts critical motorcycle safety day

    The timing for Team Eglin's third annual Motorcycle Safety Day March 12, proved crucial in light of the recent motorcycle fatality that claimed the life of an Eglin Airman. Dark skies and the threat of rain did not keep the 220 bikers from showing up to the safety discussions and activities and to

  • Runway 19/01 opens again to sorties

    Runway 19/01 has reopened to air traffic after a six-month repaving and construction."All Eglin runways have to be redone," said Mr. Timothy Gunnison, manager for Eglin Base Operations. "Once the pavement gets old, it loses its structural and surface integrity." As an Air Force standard, runways are

  • Old favorite claims new title in over-30 championship

    The over-30 intramural basketball season ended March 10 at the fitness center, and a new champion was crowned.The once-powerful Air Armament Center dynasty reclaimed the top spot after a two-year absence, and they did it as the underdog, defeating the top-ranked 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron,

  • Historian's deployment recalls memories, makes new ones

    An empty desk and chair were all that first greeted the 53rd Wing historian upon his arrival to Afghanistan. More than 120 days later, he returned with a catalogue of memories that tie three different American conflicts together."It was an extraordinary rewarding time," Dr. Charles Merkel said. "I

  • Airman collects gifts for hospitalized children

    What began as a simple toy drive for children in need spawned an overwhelming donation due to the efforts of one Airman from the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron.Airman 1st Class Kierre Brannan, material management journeyman, collected almost $8,000 worth of toys, board games and books to be

  • Eglin Airman protects deployed base as security response team member

    If you go to any deployed air base in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, chances are one of the first people you'll meet is an Air Force security forces member upon approach to the gate. One of those security forces Airmen in Southwest Asia might be Senior Airman Nolan Spiers.Airman