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  • Airman fights to remain unbeaten at MMA event

    During his first amateur mixed martial arts fight, Staff Sgt. Steve Burks was knocked unconscious twice, but still earned a victory.Burks, an avionics Airman with the 1st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, is now on the eve of his second professional fight at the Strike Fight MMA

  • Eglin captains help save a life

    Most days it's hard to get away for a much-needed coffee break in the morning, but for three Eglin captains, the coffee run on June 25 was a life-saver.Captains Joe Perez and Andreas Flowers, from the 33rd Fighter Wing, were getting coffee at the Exchange when a store customer screamed for help."Her

  • Warnings heeded at safety rally saved lives

    Dress for the crash, not for the ride.That's one of the few things Staff Sgt Gregory Todd, of the 96th Communications Squadron, said he remembers of his lucky Friday, April 13.After attending Eglin's annual motorcycle safety rally, Todd found himself in the very situation he'd just heard discussed.

  • Herschel Walker visits, inspires Team Eglin

    Military members, civilians and their families were greeted with an inspirational message from professional football star Herschel Walker here March 22.The former Dallas Cowboys running back and mixed martial arts fighter spoke to two packed hangars of Team Eglin members about his life, career and

  • Football great to visit Eglin, speak on resiliency

     Football legend Herschel Walker is making a special trip here March 22 to talk to Team Eglin personnel about overcoming life's challenges."The former three-time All American and Heisman Trophy winner from the University of Georgia will speak to Airmen about being resilient," said Col. Colin Miller,

  • Eagles fly past Chiefs

    The Eagles flew past the Chiefs in their annual basketball game with a convincing 50-40 win Jan. 27.Both teams moved the ball well up and down the court, but the Eagles' well-executed offense sets and collective foot speed allowed for enough successful shots to keep them out in front.  Tony Douglas,

  • FSS takes b-ball title from LRS

    The 96th Force Support Squadron dethroned defending champs, the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, 54-45 at the base intramural championship game Jan. 19.The game between the gold and the burgundy team was a close one throughout with one team scoring and the other answering right back. Sydney

  • Seven Eglin members receive Articles 15

    In February, there were seven Articles 15 offered on base.Nonjudicial punishment under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice provides commanders with an essential and prompt means of maintaining good order and discipline and also promotes positive behavior changes in member's service without

  • Nine Eglin Airmen receive Articles 15

    In January, there were nine Articles 15 offered on base. Nonjudicial punishment under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice, provides commanders with an essential and prompt means of maintaining good order and discipline and also promotes positive behavior changes in service members without

  • LRS takes title in double-overtime

    The 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron won the base intramural basketball championship here Jan. 19, beating the 96th Medical Group 64-56 in a double-overtime thriller.The two teams met in the championship last year, with MDG winning in two closely contested games, with only six players in their