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  • Eglin to host first financial readiness event

    Col. Bruce McClintock, 96th Air Base Wing commander, will host the first Military Financial Readiness Challenge event on Jan. 14 at the Eglin Officers' Club. The event, co-sponsored by the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy, will bring a full range of local,

  • Building dedication memorializes pioneer for contributions to science, AF

    A pioneer in missile guidance systems, Dr. Henry "Doc" Register, was honored Jan. 5 with the renaming of Building 22 to the Register Physical Sciences Center. A memorial was placed in its foyer, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to military and country. Known around the base as simply

  • Majors selected for promotion

    Congratulations to the following majors who were selected for the rank of lieutenant colonel: James Bieryla, 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron Raymond Boulter, 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron Bryan Choi, 46th Test Squadron Mark Delory, 687th Armament Systems Squadron Daron Drown, 40th Flight Test

  • Wellness Support Center can help make 2009 healthier

    The holidays are over and a new year has begun. And with that, many look to live healthier 2009. The Air Force Materiel Command Wellness Support Center is one available tool to make that goal a reality. "AFMC's Wellness and Safety program encompasses all facets of wellness: physical, emotional,

  • Know the basics to build a successful legal case

    Legal problems can range from routine wills to disputes with landlords, to the guy who backed into your car or the car dealer that sold a lemon at a "reasonable" 28-percent APR. Before seeing an attorney, take this advice: Collect as much evidence possible about the dispute. Take photos, get names

  • 'Elf' surprises NCOs at 33rd Fighter Wing ceremony

    Nomads knew something was about to happen when an Airman wearing an elf suit over his camouflage uniform interrupted the 33rd Fighter Wing commander during a promotion ceremony Dec. 31 with an important message in a box wrapped in Christmas paper. The gift bore the names of quality assurance

  • Officials seek 10 enlisted for AFIT degree program

    Air Force Institute of Technology officials are offering 10 noncommissioned officers the opportunity to pursue an advanced science, engineering or management degree at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Ten NCOs from around the Air Force will be selected in February to attend the

  • 'Doc' Register to be honored with building dedication

    The late Dr. Henry I. Register was well known around base. Not just because he spent 52 years here, but also his contributions to the base and U.S. Air Force's mission. Those accomplishments will be honored Jan. 5 when Building 22 is designated as the "Register Physical Sciences Center." Doc, as he

  • Eglin to conduct a prescribed burn near Florosa

    Eglin Air Force Base fire managers will conduct a 1,400 acre prescribed burn in an area on the Eglin reservation just north of Florosa today.The fire is scheduled to start late morning and last until late afternoon. Eglin fire managers and Florosa Fire District personnel will be on site through the

  • Space Control, Walton Sheriff's Office provide Christmas to less fortunate

    Imagine waking up on Christmas morning to discover Santa forgot to visit your house. The Walton County Sheriff's Office and the 20th Space Control Squadron made it a point to prevent this exact scenario from happening to many local children with their annual "Santa Patrol" project. "The people