• 1st SOMXS singes FSS 53-43

    The 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron team turned the heat up against the 96th Force Support Squadron, winning 53-43, during an intramural basketball game at the Eglin Fitness Center, Feb. 25.The 1st SOMXS team, 7-1, looked to establish themselves as a top contender, with their only loss

  • AFRL gets 1 over Med Group

    The Air Force Research Lab managed a one-score victory over the 96th Medical Group during a hard-fought third game of the intramural soccer season, Feb. 17.This was the first game of the season for both teams, each looking to kick the season off with a 'W.' The last time these two team met, AFRL won

  • LRS chemistry burns AFRL 71-47

    The 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron team displayed dangerous chemistry on the newly refurbished basketball courts at the Eglin Fitness Center, Feb. 10, smoking the Air Force Research Lab team, 71-47.The game came mid-way through the intramural basketball season, which began again last week after a

  • Bi-annual PT testing has arrived

    Are you due to test?That's the question base officials are asking active duty Air Force members, now that the new bi-annual fitness testing has started."Eglin warriors need to know when they need to take their PT test," said Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Westermeyer, 96th Air Base Wing command chief. "It

  • 2010 Air Force Marathon registration begins Jan 1

    Online registration for the 2010 Air Force Marathon will be open to the public Jan. 1 at 12:01 am (EST) at www.usafmarathon.com. The 26.2 mile race will be held Sept.18, on the grounds of the National Museum of the United States Air Force. A half marathon and 10K race will also be held on the 18th.

  • AFRL roll past 53rd to win intramural football title

    The Air Force Research Lab intramural football team began the 2009 season in October with one thing in mind - to win the base championship. On Dec. 16, they reached that goal with relative ease, routing the 53rd Wing team 26-6, completing an "almost" perfect season."We knew we had a team that could

  • AFRL wins Eglin CC trophy cup

    The Commander's Trophy Cup was presented to AFRL for accomplishments in sports and special events here Oct. 21. AFRL earned 1,395 points to take the award, most notably by taking first place in golf, the St. Patrick's Day Fitness Event, and second place in cross country. Their sports representative

  • Team Eglin Fitness Assessment Cell prepares for testing

    The Air Force will begin testing twice a year beginning in January and the newly created Fitness Assessment Cell at Eglin will be ready.Ben Gleason, Judith Forsyth, and Doug Crossland currently comprise the assessment team for all Team Eglin. Air Force leadership implemented testing cells to