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  • Team Eglin celebrates National Day of Prayer

    More than 200 people gathered Feb. 6 to celebrate prayer and spiritual diversity while sharing breakfast at the Eglin Officers' Club. The observance on military installations is an extension of the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. The history of the National Prayer Breakfast started in

  • Logistic Readiness Awards announced

    Congratulations to the following individuals from the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron who were Air Force Materiel Command 2007 Logistics Readiness award winners. They will go on to compete at the Air Force level. Company Grade Officer: Capt Robert Sonnenberg Fuels Senior NCO: Master Sgt. Darren

  • Eglin IMA receives Air Force award

    Senior Master Sgt. Emery R. Talbert, Jr, 96th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Protection Superintendent and Individual Mobilization Augmentee, is regarded as a model firefighter and leader. The Air Force recently recognized Sergeant Talbert by awarding him the 2007 Air Force Civil Engineer, Air Reserve

  • AFMC commander visits base

    The commander of Air Force Materiel Command returned to Eglin AFB Jan. 30 to discuss a variety of command programs in greater detail. Gen. Bruce Carlson emphasized that the trip promoted more in-depth talks between himself and Eglin's senior leaders on pre-determined topics of special interest to

  • Wing commander rewards excellence

    Being caught improperly wearing the Air Force uniform by Col. Eric Pohland, 96th Air Base Wing commander, would typically garner a verbal counseling, but in the case of one Airman, it meant a Stripes for Exceptional Performers promotion. Staff Sgt. Christopher Dowing, 96th Communications Squadron

  • Eglin hospital welcomes first speech pathologist

    The Eglin hospital has a new weapon in its arsenal to assist the battle against disease and other health care issues here. Maj. DiAnna Calvin, 96th Surgical Operations Squadron, is Eglin's first speech-language pathologist. As a speech-language pathologist, Major Calvin offers patients evaluation

  • Communications and Information Award winners announced

    Congratulations to the Air Armament Center and Air Force Materiel Command 2007 Communications and Information Award winners who will now compete at the Air Force level. Individual Awards Information Management Airman: Amn Robert Drew - 46th Training Wing Information Management NCO: Tech. Sgt.

  • The Team Lean Challenge kicks off March 3

    The Air Force Materiel Command challenge is a base-wide program designed to help the AFMC workforce develop a healthier lifestyle. Utilizing the Health Risk Appraisal tool available at afmcwellness.com, TLC begins with a simple assessment of each participant's overall health. "Once they have joined

  • “Carbon monoxide incidents increase 18 percent”

    Carbon monoxide is also known as the "silent killer." it is a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas that results from the incomplete burning of common fuels such as natural or liquefied petroleum gas, oil, wood or coal. When carbon monoxide is inhaled, it enters the blood stream and reduces the ability