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  • CFC culminates with goal surpassed

    The 2008 Combined Federal Campaign concluded Nov. 14 with an appreciation breakfast for coordinators from Team Eglin, Hurlburt Field, Duke Field, Okaloosa and Walton counties at the Air Force Armament Museum. For the seventh year in a row, the campaign passed the $1 million mark in donations, and

  • Technological advances may aid in recovering missing child

    The feeling of helplessness that a parent suffers when their child goes missing can be overwhelming. Luckily, with the advances in technology, the odds of recovering a lost child can now be place back into the parent's hands. Dec. 8-12, at the Eglin Youth Center, parents will have the opportunity to

  • The 'Hog' drops in on history

    The A-10 Warthog, known for its close-air support superiority and the ability to carry large and varied ordnance, is now on its way to delivering a new capability to the warfighter. The 40th Flight Test Squadron, with support from the 46th Test Wing, Boeing and a host of other units, flew a quick

  • Brave Defenders’ dogs get a new facility

    Training for military working dog handlers took a leap forward Nov. 3 with the dedication of a new kennel here. The kennel belongs to the Ground Combat Training Squadron, a pre-deployment training course that opened here in 2002. The course, known as Brave Defender, was originally established by Air

  • Eglin Airmen earn CCAF degrees

    Congratulations to the following Airmen who received their associate's degrees from the Community College of the Air Force Nov. 7, during a graduation ceremony at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville. Master Sgt. Joel P. Acang, Information Management Staff Sgt. Brian E. Ackerman, Emergency

  • Mouth guards: Sports equipment that protects the smile

    It's easy to take some things for granted until they are suddenly gone. Have you ever thought about how it would feel if you lost one or two of your front teeth? You'd probably avoid smiling. It would be uncomfortable talking with someone face-to-face. It wouldn't be easy pronouncing certain words.

  • Eglin announces newest chiefs

    Congratulations to the following senior master sergeants who were selected for promotion to chief master sergeant today:  Marc Anderson, 96th Surgical Operations Squadron Newlin Carter, 33rd Operations Support Squadron Randy Coffman, 46th Maintenance Group Grant Dugre, 96th Mission Support Squadron

  • Recycle more today, save money tomorrow

    The decision you make with an empty soda can be a big boost to Eglin's operational costs. I'll tell you how. Nov. 15 is America Recycles Day. In celebration of that day, please give the following some thought. We have an opportunity to save the taxpayers more than a half million dollars annually if

  • EOD school changes leadership 24th time since 1941

    Capt. Adam Guziewicz relieved Capt. Thomas Green as commander at the Naval and Joint Service Explosive Ordnance Disposal School Nov. 7, in a ceremony which marks the 24th change of leadership since the school's establishment in 1941. The ceremony served to not only mark the end of a successful

  • General, Mrs. Carlson prepare for life after the Air Force

    They have lived with the Air Force every day for the past 37 years. They endured the separations driven by his responsibilities as a fighter pilot, rejoiced when they became parents (three times in all) and prayed for friends - and subsequently the active-duty sons and daughters of friends -- who