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  • Six security forces Airmen volunteer year of service

    It is not every day young Airmen decide to voluntarily put their lives on hold so that they can work for the Army in a year-long deployment to train local police in the war-torn streets of Iraq. Yearly this opportunity is offered to Air Force members wearing a security forces career badge and, once

  • Kelly's Invitation

    While we honor our men and women in uniform who defend our country's ideals of liberty, democracy and justice with awards, medals and ribbons, what recognition do we offer to their spouses? They are the ones who live with unusual challenges, raise children alone for extended periods of time and

  • Eglin CE Airmen light the way for pilots

    Without lights, the operation of the Department of Defense's busiest single runway and the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing's mission would be severely hampered. A well-lit airfield is a critically important element to flying missions because the lights show pilots where the perimeters of the runways

  • Team Eglin aids in search for missing man

    As the effort to locate an 83-year-old man with Alzheimer's who went missing from the Crystal Bay Senior Living community in Sandestin July 3 carried into a second day, a call from the Walton County Sheriff's Department went out to Team Eglin for 40 volunteers to help in the search. Nearly double

  • Tots In Blue

    EGLIN AIR FORCE, Fla. - Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here: It's a boy Jordan Tristen, born June 2, to Sgt Orrin and Sgt. Fawn Thompson Logan Izrael, born June 10, to Staff Sgt Tracy and Jenna Woods Isaac Hunter, born June 11, to Staff Sgt

  • Air Base Wing welcomes new commander

    In the short time it takes to read an order, the 96th Air Base Wing moved forward under new leadership. Col. Bruce McClintock accepted the helm from Maj. Gen. David Eidsaune, program executive officer for weapons and Air Armament Center commander, at the officers club July 2. Colonel McClintock and

  • AAFES recognizes academic achiever

    The Army and Air Force Exchange Services recognized outstanding academic achiever Aysley Casburn, for winning the You Made the Grade contest June 30, with a $2000 dollar savings bond at the Base Exchange here. AAFES and vendor partners award bonds for $5,000, $3,000, and $2,000 to three students in

  • Freedom for all: our nation's commitment

    Happy Independence Day! As we all take time to reflect on Independence Day let me share with you some insights on what this special holiday means to me, especially this year. First, let me say that it is my honor and privilege to return to Eglin to serve with you all as we continue the proud

  • Honorary commanders take plunge

    Several Eglin honorary commanders were treated to another facet of the Air Force June 27 when they were invited to participate in water survival training. Trainers from the 46th Operations Support Squadron aircrew life support flight were on hand to conduct the class comprised of 40th Flight Test