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  • Healthy habits highlighted at HAWC

    The Health and Wellness Center recently won the Large Base Health Promotion Award for increasing the physical fitness standards here. The center's focus is to increase the Air Force physical fitness standards by abiding by the aggressive Air Force physical training regiment. Created in 1995, the

  • Eglin Eagles claim AF soccer crown

    The Eglin Eagles Men Soccer Team defeated Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, 5-1, in the championship game of the seventh annual Defender's Cup Military Open Soccer Tournament. The Eagles went undefeated in their first year participating in the event. The tournament, hosted Feb. 15 through 17 at

  • Informed food choices for better health

    March is National Nutrition Month. This campaign was created by the American Dietetic Association to focus attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating habits. Eating well can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes ancer and

  • Eglin nationally recognized for stewardship efforts

    The National Wild Turkey Federation recently presented its Land Stewardship Award to Eglin Air Force Base for its efforts to conserve America's wildlife. The award, which was presented during the NWTF's annual Convention and Sport Show in Atlanta Feb. 21 to Feb. 24, recognizes the 464,000-acre

  • Women prove they have the 'right stuff' to fly

    Throughout history, women have made a lasting impression on the fabric of the United States. In colonial times, women helped their husbands defend their farms from Indian attacks. During the American Revolution, women, such as Mary Hays McCauly (better known as Molly Pitcher), took care of their

  • Eglin celebrates Florida Archaeology Month

    In celebration of Florida Archaeology Month and in concert with the Florida Public Archaeology Network, Eglin Cultural Resources personnel will set up hands-on, informative displays highlighting Eglin's rich cultural history at the following locales/events during the month of March: March 8, 10 a.m.

  • AF introduces new civilian training vehicle: SF-182

    Without it, they are stuck in park. With it, however, they can rev up their future. With the introduction of the Standard Form 182, which was rolled out recently by the Office of Personnel Management, Air Force civilians now have an elite vehicle in their inventory that can effectively steer them

  • Lieutenant colonel and major promotions announced

    Congratulations to the following majors who were selected for promotion:Zachery Barber, 408th Armament Systems GroupJonathan Bland, 33d Aircraft Maintenance SquadronBrian Bohenek, 46th Test Squadron, Det 2 Thomas Bongiovi, 366th Training SquadronRobert Cadwallader, 46th Maintenance SquadronRick