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  • Air show scheduled

    Eglin officials confirmed today that the base will host an air show in 2010."75 Years of Eglin Pride" is the theme for the air show, scheduled for April 10-11.A wide variety of aerial performers, including the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, will headline the show, and the air show committee is lining

  • Tots in Blue

    EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here:It's a boyDrake William Dandridge, born Nov. 2, to Jonathan Dandridge and Michelle WhitleyJace Christopher, born Nov. 5, to Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Chuck and Tammie

  • NORAD officials ready to track Santa's flight

    It's that time of the year again and North American Aerospace Defense Command officials are getting ready to track Santa Claus.The NORAD Tracks Santa Web site, www.noradsanta.org, is now live and features fun holiday games and activities that change daily. The Web site is available in seven

  • New 53rd chief brings world-travelled skill

    The new command chief master sergeant for the 53rd Wing experienced firsthand the benefits of the hard work from the men and women within the wing. "Just coming off a deployment in Afghanistan, I have seen it day in and day out," Chief Master Sgt William K. Harner, Jr., said. "What they do here

  • EOD school's major accident exercise potentially saves lives

    Four people were killed and 17 injured when a truck with C-4 explosives swerved to miss a deer and careened into a bus filled with 20 Soldiers.This was the scenario faced by first responders out at the Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal School, Dec. 7, during a Major Accident Response Exercise.The

  • Team Eglin Fitness Assessment Cell prepares for testing

    The Air Force will begin testing twice a year beginning in January and the newly created Fitness Assessment Cell at Eglin will be ready.Ben Gleason, Judith Forsyth, and Doug Crossland currently comprise the assessment team for all Team Eglin. Air Force leadership implemented testing cells to

  • Eglin Airmen awarded Bronze Stars for deployment accomplishments

    No matter what year it is, Dec. 7 is a date with special meaning to Americans since 1941. Some remember the attack on Pearl Harbor. Others remember the stories told by those who were alive on that fateful day. But Dec. 7, 2009, is a day several Eglin Airmen will remember for a different reason. Five

  • Civilian health vital to Eglin success

    Air Force leadership has been focused on military fitness in the last year with the new Air Force physical training standards and a goal of improving force health. However, civilians are an integral part of our workforce and their fitness contributes to mission accomplishment.Air Force Materiel