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  • Test wing announces quarterly awards

    The following are the 46th Test Wing quarterly award winners, who were announced in a ceremony on Oct. 24.Airman of the Quarter: Airman First Class Brenton D. Aleida (46th Operations Support Squadron) Non-commissioned officer of the Quarter: Tech Sgt. Donald C. Woronowicz III (46th Aircraft

  • Commander reflects on his tenure

    Col. Dean Clemons, 96th Air Base Wing commander, is heading out for a one-year deployment to Iraq. Before he left, he spent a few minutes reflecting on his 18-month tenure as installation commander. Here is what he had to say. On his goalsThe first thing that struck me when I was the vice

  • Test Wing civilian killed in traffic accident

    Emery Shoemaker, a civilian assigned to the 46th Test Wing's Operations Support Squadron, was killed in a motorcycle accident Oct. 21. Mr. Shoemaker was returning home from Pensacola when his motorcycle was struck by a vehicle that turned into his path. Mr. Shoemaker entered civil service in May

  • Saving lives

    Thirty medical technicians are trading their ward duties for the classroom as they learn how to deal with combat injuries. The technicians, from the 96th Medical Group, are spending the week of Oct. 22, learning techniques that provide their next level of training. It focuses on personnel who are

  • Pumpkin Patrol set to hit streets

    It's that time of year again when Eglin's Housing area will be full of ghosts, witches and goblins. Halloween is right around the corner. Trick-or-treating is scheduled for Oct. 31 from 6 to 8:00 p.m., on Eglin main and in the Poquito Bayou housing areas. While people are making their costumes,

  • Things to know before buying a used car

    Buying a used car should be a calculated decision made only after taking the time to consider all of your options. Despite the carnival-like atmosphere at some used car dealerships, buying a car should not be an impulse purchase like cotton candy or a funnel cake. An automobile is a big purchase and