• VA Announces SGLI and VGLI Premium Reductions

     Veterans and military personnel with life insurance policies managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will see a reduction in their premiums, thanks to improved investment earnings and a reduction in non-combat claims. The premium cuts affect military personnel covered by Servicemembers'

  • Captain named AFMC’s top company grade officer

    The captain is also Air Force's Logistics Readiness CGO of the YearIf you're a betting person, and the odds of winning were one in 4,226, chances are you wouldn't place the bet. However, for one captain here, he held the winning card when Air Force Materiel Command announced its top Company Grade

  • Memorial held for fallen EOD Airman

    Airmen and Soldiers gathered here April 12 to say goodbye to their wingman and comrade, Tech. Sgt. Anthony Capra, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, who died in support of combat operations April 9. During his 107th combat mission, Sergeant Capra, who was an EOD team leader assigned to the

  • Tots in blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here: It's a boy Tristen Joseph, born March 5, to Tech. Sgt Derek and Holly Groeling Genghis Khan-Luam, born March 5, to Senior Airman Mario and Julie Webb Ethan Drew, born March 7, to 1st Lt. Andrew and

  • Dramatic art broadens SARC cause

    In a society where sexual assault is a constant growing concern, it is imperative for all Airman and others at risk, to be aware there are places to turn to, whether victim, survivor, male or female. In a joint effort to raise awareness of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program offered

  • Survey aims to improve news, information delivery to AFMC work force

    Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command will launch a study soon to find out how AFMC people, both military and civilian, want to get news and information about AFMC and the Air Force. A randomly selected group of military members and civilian employees will receive an e-mail invitation asking them

  • Race for safe Cyberspace

    Imagine a world where terrorism isn't waged only with hijacked planes, suicide bombing or improvised explosive devices. Imagine terrorist acts with the capability to target anyone, or everyone, with devastating consequences - the only unknown factor is time. The 96th Communications Group here hopes

  • Air Force has new Web site for retirees

    The Air Force has a new Web site just for its retiree community that is full of news and information, plus it is easy to access and navigate. The Air Force Retiree Services site is located at www.retirees.af.mil . This public Web site offers the retiree family in-depth information on the Survivor

  • NCO Academy graduates announced

    Congratulations to the following Eglin technical sergeants who graduated on April 3 from the NCO Academy: Distinguished GraduatesJohn Errington, 46th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronHenry Honeycutt, 46 AMXGraduatesMichael Barnes, 1 Special Operations Maintenance SquadronJason Burke, 33d Aircraft