HomeNews

  • It’s a…boat

    Police from the 96th Security Forces Squadron were up bright and early May 1 as they waited at the North Gate for their newest addition. Anticipation was high as an 18-wheeler pulled up to the commercial gate to deliver the squadron's latest weapon in force protection, the Air Force Defender. The

  • Team Eglin volunteers recognized for service to community

    What would Eglin be like without volunteers? Volunteers saved Eglin $2,876,536.74 last year alone. That exact amount was presented to the 96th Air Base Wing in the form of a check  at the base's Volunteer Recognition Ceremony April 29 at the conference center here."Inspire by Example" is the 2008

  • Concealed weapons not allowed on base

     When Florida's Governor Charlie Crist signed a law allowing employees to bring guns to work, he did not include people working on military installations. The law, signed April 15, allows employees and visitors who have concealed weapons licenses to leave their weapons locked in or to vehicles.

  • Medical group lieutenants promoted

    Congratulations to the following first lieutenants from the 96th Medical Group who were selected for promotion to captain:96th Inpatient Operations SquadronRacheal RabtreeBessa Jane Livica96th Medical Operations SquadronDenease HallMary Johnson96th Surgical Operation SquadronNicole Marszalek

  • Eglin looks for 'greener' energy through biomass

    What will you do once gas prices reach $25 per gallon? How will you cook, shower or see without lighting in the comfort of your own home when there isn't any power? These are pressing questions that need to be addressed now rather than later. Regardless of what popular belief may be, fossil fuel and

  • Extraordinary events earn Airman a medal

    An Airman with the 96th Security Forces was recently honored with an achievement medal for his actions as a security forces response team member. While receiving an achievement medal is not an unusual event, the circumstances surrounding this particular award are extraordinary. General Bruce

  • SOAR aims at helping Airmen, families with problems

    The Integrated Delivery System Working Group, commonly known as the Services, Outreach and Resources (SOAR) Team on Eglin is sponsoring the 2008 Community Assessment Survey. In addition to surveying active-duty servicemembers, spouses and Reservists, this year's assessment will also survey Air Force

  • AFMC command chief drives home Airmen's importance

    As with many people facing change, the question weighing most heavily on their minds is whether to tough it out and brave the new direction their lives are heading or walk away. Many Airmen are currently facing this challenge and looking for insight from those who have been through it before. Chief