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  • Cyclist tour visits Eglin, raises Vet and Military Awareness

    Retired Army lieutenant colonel Doug Adams is cycling the United States to raise awareness for U.S. veterans and the military. His journey included a stop to Eglin, Dec. 22.With his wife, Deb Lewis, trailing him in their "Duty Honor America" promotional RV, the two are traveling to small military

  • Eglin Airman wins Afghanistan Thanksgiving run

    In the United States, Thanksgiving is traditionally a time to sit down with family and get stuffed over an extravagant meal. Even far away from family in Afghanistan, Soldiers are still treated to a feast.In an effort to counter the opportunity to gorge on food not often offered, the 344th Combat

  • AFRL dominates Eglin sports for second year

    For the second straight year, the Commander's Trophy Cup went to Air Force Research Lab for accomplishments in sports and special events.AFRL earned 810 points throughout the year, taking first place in intramural golf, flag football and bowling. AFRL also placed second in cross country running.

  • LRS wins first powderpuff 'turkey bowl'

    The first Turkey Bowl Powder Puff flag football game played here Nov. 17 pitted the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron against the 96th Force Support Squadron at the Civil Engineering Pavilion.Each team took to the field with seven players apiece to battle for Turkey Bowl bragging rights.

  • In deep for PT

    The 96th Force Support Squadron created a deep-water exercise course Oct. 14 to offer exercise alternatives for members medically restricted from high-impact exercise.Ben Gleason, Eglin's military fitness program liaison, witnessed a number of successes and failures while overseeing the fitness

  • AFRL claims back-to-back base football titles

    In a rematch of last year's intramural championship football game, the Air Force Research Lab defeated the 53rd Wing again to claim its second straight base title, 14-12, Nov. 10.Unlike last year's 26-6 beat down, it took AFRL two games to claim the title in the double elimination tournament. The

  • Base leadership clash in dual B-ball games

    Eglin's intramural basketball season kicked off Nov. 8 with a doubleheader of familiar match-ups between officer and enlisted personnel.The afternoon began with the first-ever Commanders versus Shirts game. The Commanders controlled the game from the opening tip and stayed out in front the entire