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  • Private vehicle registration discontinued

    After much anticipation and speculation, Eglin and Hurlburt Field security forces will no longer issue Department of Defense Form 2220s, more commonly known as vehicle registration decals; nor will possession of decals be required for entry on either base. Although Eglin and Hurlburt are two of only

  • Eglin accepts challenge to battle obesity

    With obesity becoming an epidemic across America, Air Force Materiel Command has issued a Team Lean Challenge to all members of the command -- to work together, get fit and make a lifestyle change. The TLC is a six-month health and fitness initiative intended to help people work together to lose

  • Lieutenant experiences 'living history' with B-17 skydive

    A U.S. Army Air Corps B-17 Flying Fortress that dropped seeds of war over Germany during World War II, dropped a different payload March 3 over the beaches of the Emerald Coast - to include an Air Force lieutenant who wanted to relive history. During World War II, B-17 Flying Fortresses dropped more

  • USAF Band and Singing Sergeants to appear

    The United States Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants from Washington, D.C., will present a concert on April 22 at 3 p.m. at the Okaloosa Walton College Arts Center. There is no charge for the concert; however, tickets are required and are available starting April 2 at the OWC Arts Center box

  • Falcons reach NIT final four in NYC

    Air Force handily won its first two games in the National Invitation Tournament, but had to survive a nail biter to advance to the semifinals. Jacob Burtschi's lay up with 7.7 seconds left was the game winner as the Falcons held on for a dramatic 52-51 win over DePaul March 21, in front of an

  • Airman earns spot in new nationwide speaking tour

    An Airman from the 33rd Fighter Wing is one of two Air Force members selected for a new Department of Defense outreach program. Capt. Michael Frasco, a flight commander in the wing's 33rd Maintenance Operations Squadron, joins representatives from each military service in the "Why We Serve" Speakers

  • Life support wins ACC Small Program of the Year award

    The 33rd Fighter Wing Life Support Section was selected from eight other units as the 2006 winner of the Air Combat Command Small Program of the Year Award. This section, composed of 58th and 60th Fighter Squadron Life Support Airmen, overcame manning challenges to win the award as there were times

  • Commander's Action Line: Reveille, Retreat over the loud voice

    The Commander's Action Line is a direct line to Col. Dean R. Clemons, 96th Air Base Wing commander, for any questions, concerns, compliments or suggestions about the Eglin community. The CAL phone number is 882-BOSS (2677). Concerns can also be sent in via e-mail at boss@eglin.af.mil. Concern: I

  • Be careful with fire sources during spring

    Although Eglin's current fire danger level is currently listed as moderate, Eglin's wildland fire managers ask that people be very careful with fire sources here at the start of the spring wildfire season. "It's really dry on Eglin now," Chadwick Avery, Jackson Guard fire ecologist, said. "We advise

  • First sergeant leads from front, earns honors

    After a barrage of more than 200 mortar and rocket attacks over a 142-day period earlier last year, the 9th Air Force first sergeant of the year is back in Iraq leading a command and control unit. His actions at home and abroad have earned Senior Master Sgt. Scott Delveau the 9th AF 2006 Outstanding