• 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

  • Valentines for Vets inspires, gratifies

    Emotions, surprise and admiration set the tone of this year's Valentine's for Veterans program.More than 90 enlisted members visited several retirement homes throughout the community. Each presented a rose and homemade card made personally by children from the local community School Age Child Care

  • LRS chemistry burns AFRL 71-47

    The 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron team displayed dangerous chemistry on the newly refurbished basketball courts at the Eglin Fitness Center, Feb. 10, smoking the Air Force Research Lab team, 71-47.The game came mid-way through the intramural basketball season, which began again last week after a