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  • Survey responses still needed as Nov. 26 deadline nears

    On Oct. 1, Air Force leaders opened the door for all Airmen to voice their concerns with the launching of the 2008 Air Force Climate Survey. Although that door is still open, it is slowly closing. The survey, which runs through Nov. 26, is designed to assess the opinions and perceptions of the Air

  • Local community salutes Eglin’s Airmen

    Dorm-dwelling Airmen got a taste of southern hospitality during a barbecue held in their honor Oct. 29. The Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee rolled out the red carpet during their first "Salute Our Troops" barbecue held on the dorm grounds in honor of Eglin Air Force

  • Gunships now able to interact with fighters

    The 46th Test Wing recently performed a developmental test of Link 16 integrated onto the AC-130U Gunship for the 667th Aeronautical Systems Squadron. Testing took place at Hurlburt Field on the Gunship and in the Datalinks Test Facility at Eglin. These tests began in June and were performed by the

  • Save a Life Tour visits Eglin

    Team Eglin was introduced to the nationwide "Save a Life Tour," the latest way of educating Airmen on the effects of driving under the influence, Oct. 24 in the Eglin Fitness Center. The day-long event gave approximately 250 Airmen from across the base the chance to experience the effects of

  • The Judge Advicate General's Corps announces law school programs

    Applications for the Funded Legal Education Program (FLEP) and Excess Leave Program (ELP) are being accepted from Jan. 1 to March 1, 2009. Interested officers are encouraged to compete. "Our Air Force missions are constantly changing, and commanders deserve to have access to legal advisors with a

  • Honor guard recognizes best of year

    Congratulations to the following Airmen who were recognized at the 2008 Annual Honor Guard Banquet: Honor Guard Member of the Year: Airman 1st Class Dustin Lee, 96th Communications Squadron Red Flight Member of the Year: Airman 1st Class Dustin Lee, 96th CS Blue Flight Member of the Year: Senior

  • DAV lends a hand

    The Disabled American Veterans organization, under their Transition Service Program, has placed service officers at more than twenty of the nations' largest military sites. Recently DAV Transition Service Officer, B. J. Bullard, has joined the team at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. Mr.

  • Eglin honor guard brings prestige to ceremonies

    Seven Airmen pause in the bright sunlight, readying themselves for their final honor guard evaluation after 80 hours of instruction. A panel of training instructors surrounds them, ready to evaluate their execution and whether they perform the ceremony in the proper sequence. Today's test is a