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  • 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

  • Tots in Blue: Eglin welcomes September arrivals

    Congratulations to the following parents, who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here. It's a boy! Jack Walter, born Sept. 3 to Staff Sgt. Chris and Darbie Brown Chase Jordyn, born Sept. 5 to Airman 1st Class Michael and Angela Creegan John Peyton, born Sept. 6 to 1st Lt. John and Nicole

  • East, West Gate Visitor Control Centers expands services

    The East and West Gate Visitor Control Centers will expand their services beginning Oct. 22."All Pass and Registration services will now be conducted at the East Gate Visitor Control Center which includes expanded customer service hours," said Master Sgt. Mark Wilson, 96th Security Forces Plans and