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  • Eglin warriors receive surprise promotion

    Recently, four Team Eglin warriors received an extra special holiday surprise - a promotion, via the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program."The program is for star performers who are having a little trouble with testing," said Chief Master Sgt. William Harner, Jr., 53rd Wing command chief. "It

  • Eglin colonel, surgical team making a difference in Southern Philippines

    On the southern island of Jolo, Philippines five members of the U.S. Air Force are operating a fully-equipped trauma center, providing emergency care, basic medical care and educational services to hundreds of Filipino and U.S. troops. The Air Force members comprise the Forward Surgical Team,

  • 2010 Air Force Marathon registration begins Jan 1

    Online registration for the 2010 Air Force Marathon will be open to the public Jan. 1 at 12:01 am (EST) at www.usafmarathon.com. The 26.2 mile race will be held Sept.18, on the grounds of the National Museum of the United States Air Force. A half marathon and 10K race will also be held on the 18th.

  • Airmen keep deployed dining facilities cooking

    No matter where they are, people need food to survive.In Southwest Asia, Airmen of the 379th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron monitor the dining facilities and 'grab n' go' kitchens to ensure all base residents have a broad choice of safe food to eat.Airman 1st Class Molly Holzem works in the

  • Legendary aviator's visit offers chance to read between the lines

    Medal of Honor recipient, Col. (Ret.) Bud Day, brought the core principles of leadership to life for 40 members of Eglin's Junior Force Council here recently. The former prisoner of war elaborated on his more than thirty years of military service to the country, which is chronicled in the book,

  • Team Eglin ensures safety through wingman concept

    Due to budget drawdowns and staffing constraints, the 728th Air Control Squadron is reaching out to its Air Combat Command neighbor the 53rd Wing for safety support.The 728th ACS based here at Eglin, falls under the 552nd Air Control Wing located at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. "Back in 2008, the

  • AFRL roll past 53rd to win intramural football title

    The Air Force Research Lab intramural football team began the 2009 season in October with one thing in mind - to win the base championship. On Dec. 16, they reached that goal with relative ease, routing the 53rd Wing team 26-6, completing an "almost" perfect season."We knew we had a team that could