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  • Heat is a factor

    It's the summer, and most people are primed for picnics, pools, beaches and barbecues. But whether on or off-duty, everyone must remain on high alert to avoid heat stress. Heat stress is an increase in the body's internal heat level caused by working or exercising in a hot environment. Exposure to

  • Airmen make the switch

    How many of us sit at our jobs and say it's time for a change, for something new, something that will make a difference? Two local Eglin Airmen are not only thinking it, but are making it happen by leaving their current positions to become physician assistant. And the best thing is, they never have

  • Eglin welcomes ‘Tots in Blue’

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new May arrivals while stationed here. It's a boy! Hayden James, born May 5, to Tech. Sgt. Ben and Jenna McGarvey. Peyton Myles, born May 5, to Josiah and Courtney Fox. Christian Michael, born May 6, to Airman 1st Class David and Tori

  • DoD Pharmacy to Electronically Publish Uniform Formulary

    TRICARE announces that civilian providers will be able to receive the Department of Defense's Uniform Formulary electronically through RxHub. RxHub provides prescription information to Primary Care Managers. "This represents a significant step in DoD's vision to partner with the commercial

  • Eglin Base Library hailed best in Air Force

    A little ingenuity paired with a dedicated and passionate staff helped Team Eglin's base library to be crowned best in the Air Force despite recent budget cuts. The Eglin Base Library will be presented the Air Force Library Program of the Year award June 12, for their outstanding efforts to meet the

  • It's all in the family

    When Tech Sgt. Shawna Meadows joined the Air Force in 1993, she followed her husband's footsteps into a new career. Now her daughter is following in her footsteps. Sergeant Meadows, the 96th Communications Group Senior Staff NOCIC, set the example for her daughter, Jessica, who is now Airman First

  • Doolittle Raiders receive heartfelt homecoming

    "Throughout the history of this mighty nation, many Airmen and other military servicemembers have had the chance to stand on the shoulders of giants," said Col. Rick LoCastro, 96th Air Base Wing vice commander. "Today Team Eglin has the wonderful opportunity to dine with them." Eglin hosted six

  • Eglin gets ready for hurricane season

    For some, the Memorial Day weekend kicks off the start of the summer along the Gulf Coast. For others, June 1 marks the start of summer when the hurricane season begins. There's no certainty that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's 2008 prediction of up to 16 named storms and up to

  • Commissary awards scholarships to local students

    Six local students are have $1,500 to put towards their education thanks to the Defense Commissary Agency's Scholarships for Military Children Program. Col. Rick LoCastro, 96th Air Base Wing vice commander, and Luana Harris, store director at Eglin' Commissary, presented the scholarships May 28. The