Street dedication honors fallen EOD Airman

Capra Loop not only adds a new roadway leading to Eglin's new Explosive Ordnance Facility, it honors the service of a fallen Airman who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Located off Nomad Way, the street was named for Tech Sgt. Anthony Capra, an explosive ordinance disposal technician who was killed in

Quarterly inspections recognize 'neat' Airmen

Three dorm residents had a surprising visit from their command chiefs and First Sergeants April 22, for winning Dorm of the Quarter in their wing. Dorm of the Quarter is a competition designed to recognize Airmen who uphold a hygienic standard of living and make their living quarters truly theirs.

Local kids go on a mission to Marsville

Outside, April 24 was just another clear Florida day, but inside the Duke Field Fuel Cell Hangar, it was a place out of this world. Welcome to Marsville. Sponsored by Eglin's 96th Air Base Wing, Marsville is a collaborative effort between Eglin and the surrounding elementary schools' fifth-grade

Eglin dining facilities awarded coveted Hennessy

The 96th Service Squadron's dining facilities here won the Air Force Hennessy trophy for 2009. The John L. Hennessy Award is the oldest military food service award established in 1957, it is named for the late John L. Hennessy, a hotel and restaurant executive who served on advisory boards to

Deployed Eglin logistics Airmen ensure mission capability

Eglin deployed Airman trains techniques in self defense

Deployed Eglin Airmen keeps fuels flowing

Eglin security forces honor fallen officers killed in line of duty

Men and women with the 96th Security Forces Squadron here are wearing black stripes over their badges in honor of two officers killed in the line of duty recently -- one with close ties to their squadron. Deputy Burt Lopez and Deputy Skip York, Okaloosa County Sherriff's Office deputies, were shot

General flies over Eglin one last time

Operation Hero: mission success

"Daddy, this is the best day of my life," said, Madeline Jansen, 7-year old daughter of Lt. Col. Michael Jansen right after Security Forces laid the "smack down," on a simulated terrorist, in one of the many demos performed for Operation Hero, April 25. Team Eglin's youngest members had the