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  • Eglin workshop addresses foreclosure issues

    An Eglin workshop was held to help military members cope with frequent moves, low home resale prices, and foreclosure. The class explained programs to help relieve burdened homeowners such as the Housing Assistance Program. Congress authorized an expansion of the HAP with funds from the American

  • Security forces develop Warrior Fit Test

    Throughout the few years the Air Force has placed additional emphasis in adapting a "Fit to Fight" state of readiness for all Airmen. The 96th Security Forces Squadron has taken this to a new level and developed a "localized Warrior Fit Test." "SFS have been trying to find innovative ways to ensure

  • Table-tennis club search for competition

    Many people may fancy themselves a Ping Pong player, but the top two table-tennis addicts at Eglin say most people who think they're good at ping pong wouldn't last long against an experienced table tennis player. "Yes, it's basically the same game as Ping Pong," said Dennis Rackard, Acquisition

  • Eglin’s joint fires unit enhances joint readiness for Marines

    The Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group and U.S. Joint Forces Command's Joint Fires Integration and Interoperability Team have partnered here to improve the joint training and combat readiness of Marine battalion and regimental staffs before they deploy to Afghanistan and Iraq. The recently

  • Inpatient tower Eglin hospital named after founder

    Col. (Dr.) Adanto A.S. D'Amore, the man responsible for building the structure that currently makes up the majority of Eglin Hospital, was memorialized in a ceremony Aug. 24, when the inpatient tower was named in his memory. The inpatient tower was erected as a part of the construction of the main

  • Satellite pharmacy undergoes renovations

    Eglin's satellite pharmacy located beside the base exchange is undergoing a major renovation to balance the space needed to handle the workload. The facility requires an additional 25 percent increase in square footage, according to 96th Medical Support Squadron. The pharmacy will not see a lapse in

  • AFRL tops in intramural golf

    The Air Force Research Laboratory's Munitions Directorate won the 2009 Intramural Golf League championship here Aug. 19. The AFRL intramural golf team won defeated the 919th Special Operations Wing team on the second hole of a sudden death playoff. AFRL's Chris James calmly rolled in an 8-foot

  • New staff sergeants announced at Eglin

    The wings of Eglin had more than 360 Airmen selected for promotion to staff sergeant Aug. 20. The promotion rate for Eglin was 48.91 percent. The Air Force rate was 49.79 percent. Congratulations to the following senior airmen: 1st Special Operations Wing Christopher Elder Brian Sparks Robert