• Tots in Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here: It's a boy Isaiah Benjamin, born Sept 30, to Master Sgt. Dwayne and Melanie Davis Christopher Robert, born Oct 8, to Master Sgt. Henry and Denise Strozier Finnegan James, born Oct 15, to Maj. Ryan and

  • The Middle East and You

     Muslims have a saying, "Insha Allah!" (usually translated "If God wills" or "God wills it."). This concept on how Muslims view life derives from Islam, the primary religion of the Middle East, and is fundamentally different from how most westerners view life. "If you have been to the Middle East or

  • Team Eglin's Wingman Day on display

    Team Eglin Airmen rallied for a day packed with activities Nov. 6 as part of Wingman Day. The day was created to help foster a culture of Airmen helping Airmen concept. This year's theme is "Together We" and saw uniformed and civilian Airmen pulling together for team building exercises and

  • Team Eglin helps Airmen turn houses, dorm rooms into homes

    The recent strain on the American economy has created a renewed interest on organizations focusing their efforts on easing the burden on Americans. With outlets such as Airman's Attic, stretching the paycheck to accommodate necessities and luxuries is a feasible reality. Overflowing with household

  • During anthem, salute now rendered in, out of uniform

    Thanks to a recent change in federal law, effective since October, veterans and Airmen who are not in uniform can render a military salute during the playing of the national anthem. Veterans were recently authorized to render a salute through changes made in federal law last year, but only during

  • Energizing Eglin: Energy conservation remains a top priority

    The powers on Eglin Air Force Base have made reducing the power bills on a top priority - and it's working. From de-lamping soda machines throughout the base, to installing energy efficient Heating, Venting and Air Conditioning systems in many facilities, the importance of being good energy stewards