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  • AFAF needs help to help others

    Albert Einstein said, "The value of a man resides in what he gives and not in what he is capable of receiving." The same holds true today as the 2010 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign kicks off March 29 and runs through May 7. In the tradition of Airmen helping Airmen, donations from the 37th

  • Eglin celebrates blessings at base national prayer breakfast

    The annual tradition of observing America's morning of prayer was celebrated with a reflection on the country's blessings led by Chaplain (Brig. Gen.) David Cyr March 25.As the Air Force Deputy Chief of Chaplains, he shares half the service-wide tour of installation prayer breakfasts and expressed

  • Air Force officials take step toward cleaner fuel, energy independence

    Air Force officials, embracing the national priorities of cleaner fuel and energy independence, took a step toward a greener, energy independent future when an A-10C Thunderbolt II here took to the air March 25 fueled with a blend of Hydrotreated Renewable Jet, or HRJ, and JP-8.This first-ever

  • When it rains… it drains

    According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, stromwater runoff is the leading cause of water pollution in urbanized areas; and it's on the rise. This increase has been attributed to construction of housing and business developments, parking lots and roadways.After heavy rain, most

  • BX offers coupon book for students "making the grade"

    Now in its 10th year, AAFES' education rewards initiative provides a booklet with complimentary offers and coupons for students in grades one through 12 who maintain a "B" average or better under the "You Made the Grade" program. Each booklet contains an entry form for a quarterly drawing in which

  • Med Group clinches B-ball championship

    The 96th Medical Group was crowned 2010 Eglin Intramural Basketball Champions after beating the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron in a heated, two-game battle at the fitness center, March 16.The two teams met early in the playoffs and a Med Group upset put the LRS team in the loser's bracket.