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  • 96th MDG Airman selected as AFMS Trusted Care Hero

    A medical services technician here was recently recognized as a Trusted Care Hero. Senior Airman David McKiver, 96th Surgical Operations Squadron, was selected for the recognition due to his work ethic and quick responsive actions to provide ‘Trusted Care Anywhere.’ ‘Trusted Care Anywhere’ is

  • 96th LRS Professional Development Council hosts speed-mentoring event

    Junior enlisted members from the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron received a crash course in professional development from the drivers themselves at a speed-mentoring event here June 24. Similar to the speed-dating concept, senior enlisted mentors from the Eglin and Hurlburt Field Top 3 provided

  • Khobar Towers: Sacrifice of fallen heroes never forgotten

    The 33rd Fighter Wing hosted a ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Khobar Towers terrorist attack, June 24, at the Nomad Memorial Grounds, here.The ceremony honored the 12 Nomads who lost their lives on June 25, 1996, and paid tribute to the families and survivors."This attack shook

  • Energy changes ahead for housing residents

    Many Eglin housing residents will soon get to manage their energy usage just like those living off-base, and those who are prudent with the thermostat could see rewards in the form of rebates.The goal of the new Air Force utility allowance policy is to reduce energy usage. Dollars saved through

  • Firefighters help deliver baby in base housing

    Base firefighters helped deliver a baby boy after dispatchers answered an early morning 911 call from base housing here June 13.When firefighters arrived, Leana Zimmerman, now mother of two, was in her living room hunched over on the floor in active labor."Things happened faster than we expected,"

  • Education Fair shares higher education information

    An Education Fair was held at the Fitness Center here June 8.  The 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron partnered with the Eglin Education Center to host the event.Representatives from more than 20 universities, colleges and schools offered the base community information on education, degree programs

  • AFOSI seeking sharp Airmen to join team

    Former Air Force Office of Special Investigations member and U.S. Senator Arlen Specter once said, "The fundamental purpose of government is to protect its citizens," and his comrades in arms continue that mission.Officials at the 9th Field Investigations Squadron seek sharp and motivated applicants

  • 33rd FW units save big with F-35 innovations

    Since the introduction of the F-35A Lightning II, Airmen at the 33rd Fighter Wing have saved the Air Force close to $84,000 and more than 720 hours of shipping delays by locally manufacturing parts and tools.There are around 500 maintenance personnel here assigned to work with the F-35. These Airmen

  • Military twins come together again for enlistment, promotion

    Almost three years ago, Master Sgt. Antone Scott finally realized a military goal of having his identical twin brother, a Navy officer, administer the oath of enlistment to him for what was thought-to-be his final time.But after three years of changes and hard work, the Scott twins came together

  • 68 selected for promotion to master sergeant

    Congratulations to all of Team Eglin's Airmen on their selection for promotion to master sergeant.The 5,019 selected (Air Force wide) represent a 23.34 percent selection rate, with an average selectee overall score of 506.80. Selectees' average time-in-grade was 3.35 years and time-in-service was